Prevention Specialist (PS)

The IC&RC standards represent the minimum criteria for certification/licensure. Member boards affiliated with the IC&RC may require additional standards that reflect local mandates, regulations, and/or best practices. Please consult with your local IC&RC Member board for specific standards and requirements applicable to your jurisdiction.

Minimum Standards

Experience

2000 hours of Prevention experience across the domains.

Education

120 hours across all domains of which 24 must be ATOD specific with 6 hours of Prevention Ethics. Jurisdictions can have more hours and specific hours if they choose.

Supervision

120 hours specific to the domains with a minimum of ten hours in each domain.

Examination

Applicants must pass the IC&RC PS Examination.

Code of Ethics

Applicants must sign a prevention specific code of ethics statement or affirmation statement.

Recertification

40 hours of continuing education earned every two years.

Jurisdiction

Individuals must live or work at least 51% of the time in the Member Boards jurisdiction, (“at the time of application & testing”).