Certified Prevention Specialist

This classification is for the professional who facilitates and promotes positive growth in self, specific populations (i.e. groups at risk developing drug and alcohol problems), and the community at large. This professional uses specific knowledge and skills to design, implement and evaluate programs aimed at precluding or reducing problems caused by the use of alcohol and other drugs. This is an international credential that is recognized throughout the world via reciprocity.

CPS REQUIREMENTS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

Two years (4,000 hours) out of the last 7 years of paid, supervised employment as an alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse prevention specialist or supervisor where 51 % of the time is spent providing said prevention services with a bachelor’s degree or higher in a human service related field. Three years (6,000 hours) of employment is required if the degree is non-human service related.

Present employment as a prevention specialist or supervisor at time of application.

Bachelor’s degree or higher.

150 hours of education relevant to the field of addiction of which 75 must be prevention specific including 6 in professional ethics and responsibilities and 6 in communicable diseases.

300 hours of supervision obtained during employment.

Sign and abide by Code of Ethical Conduct.

Must live or work in PA at time of application.

Pass a written exam.

Applications/Exam Guide

	APS Application for Associate Prevention Specialist I & II
	APS Recertification Application for Associate Prevention Specialist II Recertification
	CPS Application for Certified Prevention Specialist
	CPS Recertification Application for Certified Prevention Specialist Recertification
	CPS Written Exam Guide