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.
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Zielgruppe
Postgraduate and Professional Training
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12
1 s/w Abbildung, 1 s/w Zeichnung, 12 s/w Tabellen
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Höhe: 229 mm
Breite: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-041-22440-2 (9781041224402)
Schweitzer Klassifikation
Nicole M. Augustine, is a prevention strategist, educator, and visionary committed to elevating the field of substance use prevention. Since earning her Prevention Specialist credential in 2014, Nicole has served communities, states, and federal partners as a trainer, facilitator, and systems thinker.
Part I: Foundations of Prevention Practice 1. The Case for Professionalizing the Prevention Field 2. Prevention in a Changing Landscape 3. The Prevention Professional's Identity in Practice Part II: The Six Domains of Competence 4. Domain I: Planning and Evaluation 5. Domain II: Prevention Education and Service Delivery 6. Domain III: Communication 7. Domain IV: Community Organization 8. Domain V: Public Policy and Environmental Change 9. Domain VI:Professional Growth and Responsibility Part III: From Mastery to Momentum 10. The Winning Combination of Mindset and Mastery 11. Becoming a Certified Prevention Specialist: Pathways, Processes, and Professional Growth 12. Glossary of Terms
