Certified Prevention Specialist Frequently Asked Questions

No. ODP has provided CPS training at no cost to grantees to augment the financial burden of certification.

Potential sub-recipients of SABG funds may apply for funding for state fiscal year 2019 without the certification, IF the applicant will be sitting for the exam on or before June 30, 2018. ODP will verify CPS status prior to issuing Notice of Awards.

No. The Certified Prevention Specialist credential distinguishes substance abuse professionals that have demonstrated competency through experience, education, supervision, and the passing of a rigorous examination.

The Certified Prevention Specialist credential is available through the Idaho Board of Alcohol/Drug Counselor Certification, Inc. (IBADCC). Learn more about eligibility requirements, certification fees, and how to apply online at www.ibadcc.org/cps.

For questions related to the CPS application, please contact IBADCC directly.

Email: IBADCC@ibadcc.org
Phone: (208) 468-8802

Please contact your grant project director to discuss the supervision requirement. If you are not a current ODP grantee, please contact the Idaho Board of Alcohol/Drug Counseling Certification (IBADCC) at IBADCC@ibadcc.org.

The Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) certification distinguishes professionals that have demonstrated competency through experience, education, supervision, and the passing of a rigorous examination. ODP wrote the CPS certification requirement into its strategic plan in an effort to further professionalize Idaho’s substance abuse prevention workforce.

CPS credentialing process or application questions: IBADCC
Email: ibadcc@ibadcc.org
Phone: (208) 468-8802

ODP CPS requirement: Office of Drug Policy
Phone: 208-854-3040 or your ODP Grant Project Director

CADCA CPS webinar series:
CADCA Training Operations Manager
Renee Loucks
Email: rloucks@cadca.org