CPS CEU’s
The NH Prevention Certification Board approves CEU’s toward the Certification Prevention Specialist credential.
All trainings must be approved by the Peer Review Committee by completing the CEU-APPLICATION-8.1.11
The review committee meets once a month. Please submit applications for approval as early as possible prior to the first week of the month in which the event is scheduled. Preferably 2 months prior.
Educational Disciplines for CPS Credentials
ATOD: The history, uses, trends and pharmacology of stimulants, depressants, psychotherapeutic drugs, alcohol, tobacco and various other substances as well as the psychological, biological and social aspects of substance abuse. Appropriate intervention for prevention and treating substance abuse in special populations is also acceptable.
Cultural Competency: May focus on the aspects of culture that include not just the recognition of diversity among racial and ethnic groups and language differences, but also recognizing the importance of gender, age, socio-economic, sexual orientation, religious, geographic and political difference across the state.
Prevention Practice and Theory: Can include, but is not limited to, workshops on sustainability, planning, development, community engagement, collaboration, implementation of evidence based programs, practices and strategies, assessment, capacity building, grant writing and evaluation.
Ethics: Must be specific to Prevention Ethics and based on the Code of Ethical Standards for the initial certification. Recertification ethics trainings can include any ATOD related ethics workshops. (Please see below for minimum standards on original certification)
HIV/AIDS: Must provide participants with basic and updated information about HIV and AIDS. This includes risk factors, modes of transmission, signs and symptoms, prevention, the relationship between HIV and AIDS. Updated information on mother-to-child transmission and prevention and an overview of the epidemic.
Approved by the Prevention Certification Board on 9-10-09
Amended 4-21-10
For the Prevention Ethics class required for your original CPS credential, the following standards have been set by the Board on 1.13.11:
Minimal Standards:
Discussion of NH Code of Ethics
Discussion of a decision making model
Definition of “ethics”
How to report ethical violations according to the NH Certification Board
Ethical Dilemmas including, but not limited to, case studies
Recommended Standards (not required):
Stages of moral development- Discussion of how morals develop and change with age
Supervision-Discussion of the importance of supervision/peer support to address any ethical situation a CPS may need to seek guidance about
