Nicole M. Augustine

The second edition of The Prevention Specialist Exam Study Guide is a completely re-envisioned resource for today’s prevention professional, reflecting the field’s rapid evolution, the latest 2024 IC&RC Prevention Specialist Certification blueprint, and the expanding role of prevention in public health, equity, and community well-being. Grounded in the science of prevention and enriched with real-world practice, this edition offers a deeper, more integrated learning experience. New chapters explore the psychology of learning and test-taking, the shifting sociocultural landscape of prevention, and the ethical tensions that may arise in federally funded environments. Designed for both new and seasoned professionals, the book now includes end-of-chapter knowledge checks, case studies, and suggested readings. Whether you are preparing for certification or seeking to strengthen your practice, this second edition affirms prevention as both a science and a calling – supporting learners in building competence, confidence, and lasting impact in their communities.

The second edition of The Prevention Specialist Exam Study Guide is a completely re-envisioned resource for today’s prevention professional, reflecting the field’s rapid evolution, the latest 2024 IC&RC Prevention Specialist Certification blueprint, and the expanding role of prevention in public health, equity, and community well-being. Grounded in the science of prevention and enriched with real-world practice, this edition offers a deeper, more integrated learning experience. New chapters explore the psychology of learning and test-taking, the shifting sociocultural landscape of prevention, and the ethical tensions that may arise in federally funded environments. Designed for both new and seasoned professionals, the book now includes end-of-chapter knowledge checks, case studies, and suggested readings. Whether you are preparing for certification or seeking to strengthen your practice, this second edition affirms prevention as both a science and a calling – supporting learners in building competence, confidence, and lasting impact in their communities.

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.

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.