CPS
ICAADA Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) is a credential for prevention professionals recognized by the International Credentialing and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) and IC&RC affiliated states and countries that offer the IC&RC CPS credential. This is an experienced level credential for those working in the prevention field to validate their competency, and experience, in substance use prevention.
CPS Requirements
Previous Education:
- Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent
Experience:
- 2,000 hours of professional prevention work experience specific to the Prevention Specialist Skills Domains
Supervision:
- 120 hours of direct supervision specific to the Prevention Specialist Skills Domains with a minimum of ten hours in each skills domain
Education and Training:
- 120 hours of prevention specific education is required.
- 24 hours of 120 hours must be alcohol, tobacco, or other drug specific.
- 6 hours of the 120 hours must be specific to prevention ethics.
- 6 hours of HIV/AIDS Education
Skills Domains
- Planning and Evaluation
- Prevention Education and Service Delivery
- Communication
- Community Organization
- Public Policy and Environmental Change
- Professional Growth and Responsibility
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Application steps are reviewed in the order they are submitted, and review may take up to 4 weeks. If you need technical support please use the Certemy support contact.
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Education and training hours are defined as workshops, seminars, institutes, accredited college/university courses, and other accredited education delivered in-person or on-line. Education hours must be accredited by approved providers who are state or national organizations granted authority to accredit education for credentialing and licensing purposes. You must show a certificate of attendance/completion that lists who has accredited the course for education hours when submitting the hours for approval. One (1) contact hour of education is equal to sixty (60) minutes of continuous instruction. 15 contact hours are given for each college semester credit. Therefore, a college course of three (3) credits is equal to 45 contact hours.
Supporting documentation in the form of syllabus, course description, etc. may also be required to review content for acceptability. To be considered a valid training experience for the purpose of credentialing, education/training must be related to the knowledge and skill base associated with the performance domains outlined for this credential.
Examination:
- Applicants must pass the IC&RC Prevention Specialist Examination
- Remote and in-person examinations are available. When considering remote examinations, please ensure you have reviewed system requirements and other obligations that must be adhered to for success remote examination completion. Those can be found here: https://www.prometric.com/sites/default/files/2020-04/PrometricProUserGuide_3.1_1.pdf.
Code of Ethics:
- The applicant must sign, and agree to abide by the ICAADA Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) Code of Ethics
Residency:
- Candidate must live or 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 hours of HIV/AIDS Education
Fees:
- Membership: $125
- Exam: Member – $200 | Non-member – $400
- Certification: Member – $100 | Non-member – $200
The CPS credential meets the International Credentialing & Reciprocity Consortium requirements for the Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) credential. Please visit IC&RC reciprocity page and learn more about reciprocity and how this credential may be eligible for other IC&RC Member Boards credentials.