HHS Region: Region 7 - Mid-America 

Prevention Experience: 

• 2000 clock hours of supervised experience in performing the Prevention Performance Domains of the Prevention Specialist
• Document this according to instructions on Form 05-PS, “Professional Experience Resume”
• You must document 120 hours specific to the IC&RC Prevention Domains with a minimum of 10 hours in each domain
• Document these hours according to instructions on Form 06-PS, “Documentation of IC&RC Prevention Domain Experience”

Educational / Training Requirements:

• Professional responsibility means practicing ethical behavior, attaining knowledge in current research, recognizing cultural diversity, and modeling healthy behaviors.
• A minimum of 120 hours of prevention specific education, including:
• Successful completion of the “Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training” (if this course is not available in the time frame necessary, contact the IBC office)
• 6 clock hours in an IBC-approved prevention ethics course
• 6 clock hours of training in special populations
• 3 clock hours of training in racial/ethnic
• 50 clock hours of training in ATOD specific training
• Some of these clock hours may come from your college transcripts if the course content is applicable. Documentation of this will be according to instructions on Form 04-PS, “Educational Clock Hour Documentation.”
• Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree, or Associate of Arts Degree
• additional 35 clock hours of prevention-related training, or
• High School Diploma or GED,
• And an additional 48 clock hours of prevention-related training

Pre- IC&RC Certification Level Requirements:

Advanced Title: 

Advanced Certified Prevention Specialist (ACPS)

Advanced Requirements:

• 6000 hours supervised experience

• All required education under CPS plus:
• 3 clock hours in use of technology in prevention
• 3 clock hours in prevention applicable ethics
• 6 clock hours in the identification and treatment of substance use disorders (including SBIRT specific training)
• 3 clock hours in Stages of Change and Readiness
• 3 clock hours in Trauma Informed Care and ACES
• 6 clock hours in Coordination of Care
• Minimum of bachelor’s Degree required.
• Demonstration of experience providing a minimum of 5 advanced level prevention services.
• A narrative demonstrating understanding of:
• Personal professional prevention philosophy
• Resiliency and Recovery Oriented Systems of Care
• The importance of the SPF and why it’s a good way to do business
• Continuum of care
• Mental/physical/primary health integration with substance abuse prevention
• Quality improvement implementation
• Integration of cultural competency/responsiveness into programming
• Collaboration with other prevention partners
• 3 letters of recommendation from community partners confirming advanced work, collaboration on planning and implementation and skill sets represented by applicant.
• Pass the IC&RC PS exam

Certification & Licensing Board: 

Iowa Board of Certification (IBC)

Board Website: www.iowabc.org