CERTIFIED PREVENTION SPECIALIST:
COMPLETE COURSE OVERVIEW
What is behavioral health
A state of mental/emotional well being and/or choices and actions that affect wellness.
What is a risk factor
A characteristic at the biological, psychological, family, community, or cultural level that precedes and is
associated with a higher likelihood o problem outcomes.
What is a protective factor
A characteristic at the biological, psychological, family, community, or cultural level that precedes and is
associated with a lower likelihood of problem outcomes.
What is qualitative data
Information about qualities; information that can't actually be measured. Usually reported in words.
Sources are stories, case studies, testimonials, and focus groups.
What is quantitative data?
information about quantities; that is, information that can be measured and written down with
numbers. Sources include counting, checklists, surveys, and analysis of statistics.
What are the 5 elements of culture?
norms, values, beliefs, symbols, and practices.
What is epidemiology?
The study of the distribution and determinants of health-and wellness of populations. Epidemiologists
study the patterns of substance use and misue and the factors associated with an increased or
decreased risk of developing substance use problems.
What is sustainability?
The ability or likelihood of a coalition, program or activity to continue over time.
What is confidentiality in the context of prevention?
,Keeping information give by or about an individual in the course of a professional relationship secure
and secret from others.
What is pharmacology?
The science or study of drugs, including their composition, uses, and effects upon living organisms.
What are the five levels of involvement for stakeholder engagement?
1)No involvement; 2)Networking; 3)Cooperation; 4)Coordination; 5)Collaboration
What should prevention specialist consider when selecting interventions?
1) Effectiveness;
2)Conceptual fit;
3)Practical fit
What are the components of the Behavioral Health Continuum of Care?
Promotion; Prevention (Universal, Selective, Indicated); Treatment (Case Identification, Standard
Treatment); and Maintenance (Long term treatment, After-care and Rehabilitation).
What are Universal Prevention Interventions?
Interventions that take the broadest approach and focus on the general public or any population that is
not identified based on risk.
What are Selective Prevention Interventions?
Interventions that focus on individuals or sub-groups whose risk of developing mental health disorders
and/or substance use disorders are significantly higher due to biological, psychological, and/or social risk
factors.
What are Indicated Prevention Interventions?
Interventions focus on higher risk individuals who are identified as having signs and/or symptoms or
behaviors foreshadowing a mental, emotional, and/or substance use disorder.
What is an assessment?
The systematic gathering and examination of data related to substance use and associated problems, as
well as related conditions and consequences in the community. It identifies the problems; the
populations that are most affected; the conditions that put the community at risk, and those that can
protect against the problems identified.
What are evaluation methods?
The manner in which evaluation information or data is collected, such as surveys, focus groups, key
informant interviews, and records reviews.
What is media advocacy?
The strategic utilization of the media to advance a social and/or public policy initiative.
, ACES
Adverse Childhood Experiences
AMA
American Medical Associaton
AOD
Alcohol and Other Drugs
APA
American Psychological Association
APHA
American Public Health Association
ATF
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
ATOD
Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drugs
ATTC
Addiction Technology Transfer Center
BAC
blood alcohol content
CADCA
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America
CAPT
Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies
CBO
Community-Based Organization
CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CMHS
Center for Mental Health Services
CPS
COMPLETE COURSE OVERVIEW
What is behavioral health
A state of mental/emotional well being and/or choices and actions that affect wellness.
What is a risk factor
A characteristic at the biological, psychological, family, community, or cultural level that precedes and is
associated with a higher likelihood o problem outcomes.
What is a protective factor
A characteristic at the biological, psychological, family, community, or cultural level that precedes and is
associated with a lower likelihood of problem outcomes.
What is qualitative data
Information about qualities; information that can't actually be measured. Usually reported in words.
Sources are stories, case studies, testimonials, and focus groups.
What is quantitative data?
information about quantities; that is, information that can be measured and written down with
numbers. Sources include counting, checklists, surveys, and analysis of statistics.
What are the 5 elements of culture?
norms, values, beliefs, symbols, and practices.
What is epidemiology?
The study of the distribution and determinants of health-and wellness of populations. Epidemiologists
study the patterns of substance use and misue and the factors associated with an increased or
decreased risk of developing substance use problems.
What is sustainability?
The ability or likelihood of a coalition, program or activity to continue over time.
What is confidentiality in the context of prevention?
,Keeping information give by or about an individual in the course of a professional relationship secure
and secret from others.
What is pharmacology?
The science or study of drugs, including their composition, uses, and effects upon living organisms.
What are the five levels of involvement for stakeholder engagement?
1)No involvement; 2)Networking; 3)Cooperation; 4)Coordination; 5)Collaboration
What should prevention specialist consider when selecting interventions?
1) Effectiveness;
2)Conceptual fit;
3)Practical fit
What are the components of the Behavioral Health Continuum of Care?
Promotion; Prevention (Universal, Selective, Indicated); Treatment (Case Identification, Standard
Treatment); and Maintenance (Long term treatment, After-care and Rehabilitation).
What are Universal Prevention Interventions?
Interventions that take the broadest approach and focus on the general public or any population that is
not identified based on risk.
What are Selective Prevention Interventions?
Interventions that focus on individuals or sub-groups whose risk of developing mental health disorders
and/or substance use disorders are significantly higher due to biological, psychological, and/or social risk
factors.
What are Indicated Prevention Interventions?
Interventions focus on higher risk individuals who are identified as having signs and/or symptoms or
behaviors foreshadowing a mental, emotional, and/or substance use disorder.
What is an assessment?
The systematic gathering and examination of data related to substance use and associated problems, as
well as related conditions and consequences in the community. It identifies the problems; the
populations that are most affected; the conditions that put the community at risk, and those that can
protect against the problems identified.
What are evaluation methods?
The manner in which evaluation information or data is collected, such as surveys, focus groups, key
informant interviews, and records reviews.
What is media advocacy?
The strategic utilization of the media to advance a social and/or public policy initiative.
, ACES
Adverse Childhood Experiences
AMA
American Medical Associaton
AOD
Alcohol and Other Drugs
APA
American Psychological Association
APHA
American Public Health Association
ATF
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
ATOD
Alcohol, Tobacco, and other Drugs
ATTC
Addiction Technology Transfer Center
BAC
blood alcohol content
CADCA
Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America
CAPT
Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies
CBO
Community-Based Organization
CDC
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
CMHS
Center for Mental Health Services
CPS
