Certified Prevention Specialist Career Map
| Credential Title | Certified Prevention Specialist-Associate (CPS-A) | Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) | Certified Prevention Specialist II (CPS II) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IC&RC Reciprocity | No | Yes | No |
| Credential Description | Certified Prevention Specialist – Associate is a credential for prevention professionals which is recognized in Indiana only. This is an entry-level credential 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 credential for prevention professionals recognized by the International Credentialing & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) and IC&RC affiliated states and countries that offer the IC&RC CPR Credential. Must live or work in Indiana 51% of the time. | Certified Prevention Specialist II is a credential for experienced prevention professionals. Must be currently credentialed as a Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) and the credential 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 | 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 | 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 • 6 hours of the 120 hours must be specific to cultural competency 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 | 160 hours of prevention specific education is required. Hours used to gain CPS credential 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 credential is valid for 3 years from the date of the award. Credential holder is expected to earn the CPS by expiration date. | 40 hours of continuing education related to prevention, including 3 hours of prevention ethics and 6 hours in cultural competency; valid for 2-years from date of award. | 40 hours of continuing education related to prevention, including 3 hours of prevention ethics and 6 hours in cultural competency; valid for 2-years from date of award. |