ABSTRACT

The Prevention Specialist Exam Study Guide helps readers to understand the competencies and knowledge necessary to become a Prevention Specialist (PS) and adequately prepares prevention professionals to pass the Prevention Specialist certification exam.

With this book, Nicole Augustine aims to close the gap in existing literature for the PS exam and enhance the prevention workforce so that society is better equipped to address current and future substance misuse challenges and improve long-term health outcomes for all. Divided into six domains, each module of this study guide contains a self-assessment, suggested readings, and a review of the information covered in the PS exam. A chapter covering the overall credentialing process and the additional requirement variations by the state is included.

Substance prevention professionals around the world looking to become a credentialed professional will find this one-of-a-kind resource indispensable.

part I|12 pages

The Value of the Prevention Specialist Certification

part II|90 pages

The Prevention Specialist Professional Competencies

chapter 3|23 pages

Domain I: Planning and Evaluation

chapter 5|11 pages

Domain III: Communication

chapter 6|8 pages

Domain IV: Community Organization

part III|56 pages

Practice Tests and Other Resources

chapter 9|16 pages

Preparing to Become Credentialed

chapter 10|23 pages

Understanding the Correct Answer