Its purpose is to establish professional standards which enable counselors, allied health professionals, health service providers, third party payers, employers, and the general public to recognize qualified professionals in the field.
Certification is evidence that standards of knowledge, skill, and experience have been met.
Persons working in any field may become certified as Prevention Professionals. These categories include, but are not limited to, substance abuse, child abuse, teen pregnancy, drop out, suicide, and violence. Prevention also encompases health promotion strategies. Connecticut is the first state to authorize a broad based prevention professional certification. The primary recipient and benficiary of all certification processes is the public.