Certification & Re-Certification
• Certification marks the professionals who are specialists in the field.
• Certified professionals are recognized in state and national insurance legislation and in Federal Department of Transportation regulations.
• Opportunity for peer networking, involvement and impact through MAPPA sponsored education conferences and committee work.
• Certification increases professionalism of the field.
• Employers may use the credential as a basis for hiring and advancement.
• Some employers are requesting or requiring certification upon employment.
• Freedom to move to another state within the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium and be granted the state's credential license.
• Recourse for the client who may have been treated incompetently or unethically by a certified professional.
MAPPA has three levels of certification:
Certified Prevention Professional (CPP): This classification is for the professional who has a number of years of experience in the field and typically functions at the supervisory level, supervising or administering multiple prevention projects or programs. This professional uses specific knowledge and skills to guide the work of others for the purpose of precluding or reducing problems caused by the use of alcohol and other drugs. This is a Maryland specific credential that meets and exceeds the international standards for CPS and is recognized throughout the world via reciprocity at the CPS level.
Certified Prevention Specialist (CPS): This classification is for the professional who facilitates and promotes positive growth in self, specific populations (i.e. groups at risk developing drug and alcohol problems), and the community at large. This professional uses specific knowledge and skills to design, implement and evaluate programs aimed at precluding or reducing problems caused by the use of alcohol and other drugs. This is an international credential that is recognized throughout the world via reciprocity.
Associate Prevention Specialist (APS): This classification is for the beginning professional or community person who is learning prevention skills or facilitates and promotes positive growth in self, with specific populations (i.e. after-school programs, church youth groups, etc.). This individual uses specific knowledge and skills to provide programs aimed at precluding or reducing problems caused by the use of alcohol and other drugs. This is not an international credential and is not recognized by the IC&RC as reciprocal.
To prepare for the IC&RC Exam required for CPP and CPS individuals may obtain Prevention Candidate Guides, Study Guides and Role Delineation Studies through the IC&RC Website.
To apply to take the IC&RC/AODA Prevention exam email MAPPA at mdamericorpsfellow@yahoo.com and let them know you are applying to take the Prevention exam. Candidates who do not pass the exam must follow the same procedures again to re-take the test.
Fees
Certification Fees include:
Application Processing Fee
The IC&RC Computer Based Exam
A CHARGE OF $75 IS ASSESSED FOR EXAM CANCELLATION
RESCHEDULED AND/OR NO SHOW.
MAPPA Members:
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Certified Prevention Professional - $300
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Certified Prevention Specialist - $300
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Associated Prevention Specialist* - $90
*Associate Prevention Specialist is not an International
Credential and is not recognized by the IC&RC as reciprocal, but
is recognized in the State of Maryland.
Non-MAPPA Members:
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Certified Prevention Professional - $350
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Certified Prevention Specialist - $350
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Associate Prevention Specialist - $140
A CHARGE OF $75 IS ASSESSED TO THE APPLICANT IF THE
APPLICATION IS CANCELLED AND/OR DENIED.
Re-Certification Fees
MAPPA Members:
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Certified Prevention Professional - $100
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Certified Prevention Specialist - $100
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Associate Prevention Specialist - $50
Non-MAPPA Members:
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Certified Prevention Professional - $150
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Certified Prevention Specialist - $150
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Associate Prevention Specialist - $50
Inactive Status Fee
Inactive Status Fee is $10 per month for each month past your
last credential’s expiration date, up to a maximum of 11 months.
Re-Print of MAPPA APS/CPS/CPP Credential is $25.00 due
prior to processing.
Re-Print of Prior Year’s MAPPA Conference CEU Certificate
is $15.00 due prior to processing.