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The Center for Addiction Studies and Research is an Alabama Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association (AADAA) accepted distance learning provider of prevention education.
COVID-19 Update: The Alabama Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association (AADAA) has waived the 50% face-to-face requirement for continuing education for all prevention certifications.
You may now complete all coursework through approved distance learning programs.
Prevention Interventions for at Risk Behaviors (20 hours) may be used to satisfy continuing education requirements.
Education Requirements and Courses
Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS)
Documentation of 120 hours of education across all prevention domains, including:
- 24 hours of ATOD specific education
- 6 hours of prevention ethics
There is no limit on the number of initial certification hours that can be earned through distance learning trainings.
Required Courses
Alabama CPS / CPM 120-hour Required Content Training
Alabama CPS / CPM 120-hour Required Content Training
$900
This course includes 24 hours of ATOD specific education and 6 hours of prevention ethics.
Topics covered include:
- Domain 1 – Planning and Evaluation (30 hours – includes 4 hours of ATOD specific education)
- Domain 2 – Prevention Education and Service Delivery (20 hours – includes 7 hours of ATOD specific education)
- Domain 3 – Communication (15 hours)
- Domain 4 – Community Organization (15 hours – includes 3 hours of ATOD specific education)
- Domain 5 – Public Policy and Environmental Change (15 hours)
- Domain 6 – Professional Growth and Responsibility (25 hours – includes 6 hours of prevention ethics and 10 hours of ATOD specific education)
120 Hours – $900
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options or to order individual content sections.
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Certified Prevention Manager (CPM)
Documentation of 120 hours of education across all prevention domains, including:
- 24 hours of ATOD specific education
- 6 hours of prevention ethics
- 3 years of managerial/supervisory experience in substance abuse prevention.
There is no limit on the number of initial certification hours that can be earned through distance learning trainings.
Required Courses
Alabama CPS / CPM 120-hour Required Content Training
Alabama CPS / CPM 120-hour Required Content Training
$900
This course includes 24 hours of ATOD specific education and 6 hours of prevention ethics.
Topics covered include:
- Domain 1 – Planning and Evaluation (30 hours – includes 4 hours of ATOD specific education)
- Domain 2 – Prevention Education and Service Delivery (20 hours – includes 7 hours of ATOD specific education)
- Domain 3 – Communication (15 hours)
- Domain 4 – Community Organization (15 hours – includes 3 hours of ATOD specific education)
- Domain 5 – Public Policy and Environmental Change (15 hours)
- Domain 6 – Professional Growth and Responsibility (25 hours – includes 6 hours of prevention ethics and 10 hours of ATOD specific education)
120 Hours – $900
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options or to order individual content sections.
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Continuing Education Requirements and Courses
Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS) / Certified Prevention Manager (CPM)
Documentation of 20 hours of continuing education earned every year
A maximum of 50% (10 hours) of continuing education hours may be completed through distance learning trainings.
Required Courses
Prevention Programs and Policies - 10 hours
Prevention Programs and Policies (10 Hours / $115)
$115
Topics covered include:
- Risk and protective factors
- Evidenced based prevention programs
- Public policies to reduce substance use and misuse
- Prevention of adverse childhood experiences
- Interventions to lessen immediate and long term harms
10 Hours – $115