An Enhanced Prevention Learning Series

Series Description:

This four-session series is designed to prepare individuals for the IC&RC international examination to become Certified Prevention Specialists (CPS). Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Candidate Guide for the IC&RC Prevention Specialist Examination, the exam development and application process, and the various domains covered in the certification exam. The series includes practical strategies for successful computer-based test-taking, along with opportunities to review sample questions and practice determining the best responses. Participants will take a sample test before and after the sessions. Prior to attending, participants are encouraged to review the Candidate Guide for the IC&RC Prevention Specialist Examination and bring questions about the topic areas or the CPS application process.

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Learning Objectives:

By the end of the EPLS, participants will be able to:

• Describe the steps in the prevention certification process
• Identify the main elements of each of the six domains in the Prevention Job Analysis upon which the exam is based
• List at least five strategies for successful standardized test taking
• Describe steps in a plan to prepare for the exam itself

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Audience:

Community, tribal, jurisdiction, and state-level substance misuse prevention practitioners and allied health partners located in the Pacific Southwest region, including American Samoa, Arizona, California, Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Nevada, Republic of Marshall Islands, and Republic of Palau.

Please note: This training is reserved for prevention professionals working in HHS Region 9.

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Dates and Times:

States & American Samoa:
Dates: May 1, 8, 15, and 22, 2025
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM Pacific
12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Hawaii
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM American Samoa

Pacific Jurisdictions:
Dates: May 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2025
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM Republic of the Marshall Islands
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM Pohnpei and Kosrae
8:00 AM – 9:30 AM Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, Chuuk, and Yap
7:00 AM – 8:30 AM Republic of Palau
(View in your time zone)

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Participant Commitment and Expectations:

• If your experience with Zoom is limited or you want to review key features of Zoom, please view the 20-minute Introduction to Zoom video prior to the first session on Thursday, May 1, 2025 on how to use and maximize the platform
• Participate in 4 sessions of training, for 1.5 hours on scheduled series days/times
• Complete up to ONE hour of independent learning activities between each session
• Use a web camera and have access to appropriate technology to join the online videoconferencing platform (i.e., internet connection, built-in or USB webcam, desktop/laptop computer, built-in/USB/Bluetooth speakers & microphone)
• Actively engage and be on camera 90% of the time during each session, since this is not a webinar series and active participation is essential to gain/improve skills

Due to limited enrollment, if you cannot commit to the full participant requirements, please defer this opportunity to others.

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Series Facilitator:

Julie Stevens is an Advanced Certified Prevention Specialist and was a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor for 20 years.  She has served as Director of Prevention for the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, and Training Specialist for the University of Oklahoma’s Southwest Prevention Center.  Ms. Stevens serves on the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals and is chair of the Prevention Subcommittee. She has served as Member-At-Large of the Board of the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium and Advisor to the Prevention Committee. She has a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Baylor University and a Masters of Prevention Science from the University of Oklahoma.

In addition, Ms. Stevens serves on SAMHSA CSAP’s Substance Abuse Prevention Workforce Assessment College/University Stakeholder workgroup and SAMHSA CSAP’s Certification Stakeholder workgroup.  She also serves on the PTTC Network Coordinating Office (NCO) Advisory Board.

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‎Certificates:

Participants who complete all 4 sessions will receive a certificate of attendance for 10 contact hours. No partial credit is given for this course. Participants will need to confirm with their certification board to determine if these certification hours are accepted towards their specific certification requirements.

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Register Here:

‎Register for the Certified Prevention Specialist Exam Prep, EPLS

Cost: Free!

Questions?

Please contact Tyler Dean ([email protected]) if you have questions regarding registration. For any other questions, please contact Clarissa Lam Yuen ([email protected]).