Certified Prevention Specialist Career Map
| Certification Title | Certified Prevention Specialist-Associate (CPS-A) | Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) | Certified Prevention Specialist II (CPS II) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IC&RC Reciprocity | No | Yes | Yes |
| Certification Description | Certified Prevention Specialist – Associate is a certification for prevention professionals which is recognized in Indiana only. This is an entry-level certification for prevention professionals to assist with workforce development in the prevention field. Must live or work in Indiana 51% of the time. | Certified Prevention Specialist is a certification for prevention professionals recognized by the International Credentialing & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) and IC&RC affiliated states and countries that offer the IC&RC CPS Certification. Must live or work in Indiana 51% of the time. | Certified Prevention Specialist II is a certification for experienced prevention professionals. Recognized by the International Credentialing & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) and IC&RC affiliated states and countries that offer the IC&RC CPS II Certification. Must be currently certified as a Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) and the certification must be in good standing. Must live or work in Indiana 51% of the time. |
| Professional Experience Requirement | None required | 2,000 hours of prevention work experience specific to the prevention specialist skills domains. | 6,000 hours of paid prevention work specific to the prevention specialist skills domains. |
| Education Requirement | Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent 45 hours of prevention specific education is required in the following skills domains: 1. Planning and Evaluation 2. Prevention Education and Service Delivery 3. Communication 4. Community Organization 5. Public Policy and Environmental Change Professional Growth and Responsibility Register for Training | Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent 120 hours of prevention specific education is required. • 24 of the 120 hours must be ATOD specific • 6 hours of the 120 hours must be specific to prevention ethics Skills Domains: 1. Planning and Evaluation 2. Prevention Education and Service Delivery 3. Communication 4. Community Organization 5. Public Policy and Environmental Change Professional Growth and Responsibility Register for Training | Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent 160 hours of prevention specific education is required. Hours used to gain CPS certification are eligible to count towards the 160 total hours. Skills Domains: 1. Planning and Evaluation 2. Prevention Education and Service Deliver 3. Communication 4. Community Organization 5. Public Policy and Environmental Change Professional Growth and Responsibility Register for Training |
| References | Three personal references | Three professional References | Three letters from community partners |
| Exam | IC & RC Prevention Specialist Exam | IC & RC Prevention Specialist Exam | IC & RC Prevention Specialist Exam |
| Code of Ethics | ICAADA CPS Code of Ethics | ICAADA CPS Code of Ethics | ICAADA CPS Code of Ethics |
| Re-Certification | None. This certification is valid for 3 years from the date of the award. Certification holder is expected to earn the CPS by expiration date. | 40 hours of continuing education related to prevention, including 3 hours of prevention ethics; valid for 2-years from date of award. | 40 hours of continuing education related to prevention, including 3 hours of prevention ethics; valid for 2-years from date of award. |