New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 14 - DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HYGIENE
Chapter XXI - OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
Part 853 - CREDENTIALING OF ADDICTIONS PROFESSIONALS
Section 853.8 - Additional qualifications to become a Credentialed Prevention Professional (CPP) or Credentialed Prevention Specialist (CPS)
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
(a) Performance domains. Both a Credentialed Prevention Professional (CPP) and a Credentialed Prevention Specialist (CPS) must demonstrate knowledge of, and ability to engage in, a range of professional activities as determined by the Office . These requirements, including more detail of required knowledge and skills, are found on the OASAS website and in the credentialing application.
(b) Education and training. Minimum hourly subject matter requirements may be established and approved by the Office.
(c) Work experience. At least 1,000 hours of the documented hours of work experience required for each credential as indicated in this section must have been gained during the five (5) years prior to the applicant's submission to the Office of the required hours of documented work experience.
(d) Credentialed Prevention Specialist (CPS).
(e) Credentialed Prevention Professional (CPP).
(f) Examination. Applicants for both a CPP and CPS credential must pass the Credentialed Prevention Specialist examination administered under the direction of the Office. The examination may be administered to any applicant who has completed the education and training requirements for the CPS credential.