CPS II
The Certified Prevention Specialist-Associate II (CPS-II) is a credential for experienced prevention professionals. This credential holder must currently possess a Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) credential. The credential is only recognized in Indiana.
Requirements to earn your CPS II
Current Credential:
- Must be currently credentialed as a Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) and the credential be in good standing
Experience
- 6,000 hours of paid prevention work specific to the Prevention Specialist skills domains
Skills Domains
- Planning and Evaluation
- Prevention Education and Service Delivery
- Communication
- Community Organization
- Public Policy and Environmental Change
- Professional Growth and Responsibility
Register for your CPS II credential
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Education Hours
- 160 hours of prevention specific education is required
- hours used to gain the CPS credential are eligible to count towards the 160 total hours
- 6 hours in cultural competency
Letters of Recommendations
- Three letters from community partners
Code of Ethics
- Applicant must sign, and agree to abide by, the ICAADA Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) code of ethics
Residency
- Candidate must live/work in Indiana at least 51% of the time
Recertification
- 40 hours of CPS domain specific education during the period of certification (2 years), Including 3 clock-hours in Prevention specific ethics education and 6 clock-hours in Cultural Competency education