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