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. 2022 Oct 12:1–10. Online ahead of print. doi: 10.1007/s41347-022-00283-1

Table 1.

Dimensions of in-person vs. virtual workshop training

In-person workshop training Virtual workshop training
Timing June, 2019 August, 2020
Location University event center Zoom-facilitated webinars
Training staff

Trainer: Carla Rash

Support: Project Staff

Trainer: Carla Rash

Support: Project Staff

Duration 8.5 h, single-day event 5 h, segmented over multiple days
Learning objective Training to skills-based criterion* Training to skills-based criterion*
Learning structure Synchronous Mix of synchronous/asynchronous
Educational strategies

Didactic instruction

Small group discussion

Trainer demonstration/modeling

Behavioral rehearsal

Didactic instruction

Small group discussion

Trainer demonstration/modeling

Behavioral rehearsal

Educational activities

Introduction to CM principles

Implementation planning

Trainer modeling of CM delivery

Application of fidelity ratings

Dyadic role-play with peer

Orientation to parent trial

Introduction to CM principles

Implementation planning

Trainer modeling of CM delivery

Application of fidelity ratings

Dyadic role-play with peer

Orientation to parent trial

Remuneration 6.0 continuing education units 5.0 continuing education units

*Skill-based criterion was assessed via recorded role-play scored by study staff via the contingency management competence scale, with criterion for implementation readiness informed by recommendations of Petry and colleagues (2010)