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IC&RC Prevention Specialist (PS) Certification
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Coverage of all six IC&RC PS domains including SPF, evidence-based programs, coalitions, and ethics.
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Detailed rationales referencing SAMHSA SPF, IOM continuum, CSAP, and the IC&RC Code of Ethics.
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What You'll Study
16 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Foundations of Prevention & Public Health
5 sections
Chapter 2: Community Assessment & Needs Analysis
3 sections
Chapter 3: Strategic Planning & Logic Models
3 sections
Chapter 4: Implementation, Monitoring & Evaluation
4 sections
Chapter 5: Evidence-Based Prevention Programs
3 sections
Chapter 6: Curriculum Delivery & Facilitation Dynamics
3 sections
Chapter 7: Developmental Frameworks & Priority Populations
2 sections
Chapter 8: Health Communication Theories & Framing
3 sections
Chapter 9: Multi-Channel Outreach & Public Speaking
4 sections
Chapter 10: Coalition Building & Community Mobilization
4 sections
Chapter 11: Capacity Building & Sustainability
5 sections
Chapter 12: Environmental Prevention Strategies
3 sections
Chapter 13: Policy Development, Advocacy & Legal Boundaries
3 sections
Chapter 14: Prevention Ethics & Professional Conduct
3 sections
Chapter 15: Legal Mandates, Confidentiality & Participant Safety
3 sections
Chapter 16: Professional Competence, Cultural Humility & Self-Care
3 sections
IC&RC PS Exam Details
IC&RC Prevention Specialist (PS) Certification
Administered by IC&RC (International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official IC&RC (International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium) content outline
Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) steps, needs assessment, logic models, SMART objectives, outcome and process evaluation, data collection, and CSAP risk/protective factor models.
Evidence-based programs (LifeSkills, Project ALERT, Strengthening Families), IOM continuum (universal/selective/indicated), cultural adaptation, fidelity, and delivering programs across the lifespan.
Public speaking, social marketing, media advocacy, framing, audience analysis, group facilitation, and using behavioral theory (Health Belief Model, Social Cognitive Theory) in messaging.
Coalition building, the Community Tool Box, sector representation (CADCA 12 sectors), stakeholder engagement, sustainability planning, and capacity building.
Environmental prevention strategies (compliance checks, social host laws, density/zoning), advocacy vs lobbying, policy development cycle, and the Spectrum of Prevention.
IC&RC Code of Ethics for prevention specialists, dual relationships, confidentiality, cultural humility, supervision, professional development, and self-care.
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