CPS-A
ICAADA Certified Prevention Specialist-Associate (CPS-A) is a credential for prevention professionals which is recognized in Indiana only. This is an entry-level credential for prevention professionals to validate their competencies in substance use prevention and to support workforce development in the prevention field.
CPS-A Requirements
Previous Education:
- Minimum of a High school diploma or equivalent
Experience:
- None required
Education Hours:
- 45 hours of prevention specific education is required.
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-A credential
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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Phone No: 866-907-4088
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.
References:
- Three personal references
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:
- Non-renewable (This credential is valid for 3 years from date of award)
- Candidate is expected to earn the CPS credential during the three years of CPS-A credential validity
Fees:
- Membership: $125
- CPS Exam: Member – $200 | Non-member – $400
- Certification: Member – $100 | Non-member – $200