Maryland
HHS Region: Region 3 - Central East
Prevention Experience: Verification of 1 year (2,000 hours) of prevention experience across the domains
Supervised Prevention Experience: 120 hours of practicum in the 6 performance domains (min. 10 hrs. in ea.) (This is to be documented and verified by the Supervisor)
Educational / Training Requirements:
- Possession of an associate degree from an accredited college or university with 18 credits in behavioral sciences, health or human services, or education
- Note: Possession of high school diploma or GED and an additional two years of experience may be substituted for the associate degree requirement
Examination: Pass an IC&RC approved examination
References & Recommendations: 3 letters of reference: one from a former or current supervisor and 2 from peers. Letters must attest to applicant’s knowledge, experience and character
Pre-IC&RC Certification Level Title: ASSOCIATE PREVENTION SPECIALIST
Pre- IC&RC Certification Level Requirements:
- EDUCATION: Possession of a high school diploma or GED
- EXPERIENCE: Verification of 1 year (2,000 hours) of prevention experience across the domains.
- TRAINING: Verification of 50 contact hours of prevention specific training – 10 hours must be ATOD specific. 6 hours of prevention specific ethics is required.
- PRACTICUM: 60 hours of practicum in the 6 performance domains (this is to be documented and verified by the Supervisor)
- REFERENCES: 3 letters of reference – 1 from a former or current supervisor and 2 from peers. Letters must attest to applicant’s knowledge, experience and character.
- ETHICS CODE: Adherence to prevention specific professional code of ethics through a signed statement.
- EXAMINATION: No examination required.
Code of Ethics Requirements:
- Adherence to prevention-specific professional code of ethics through a signed statement