CREDENTIALING USER MANUAL

CREDENTIALING USER MANUAL
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2014
Please note that this user manual is for your information only.
ALL APPLICATIONS AND REFERENCES MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE
THROUGH THE CREDENTIALING DATABASE AT:
https://arizonans4prevention.org/credential
NO HARD COPIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Applications are reviewed on the first Tuesday of every month. Applications must be
submitted a minimum of two full business days in advance of each monthly meeting—
i.e., by close of business the preceding Thursday — in order to be included on the
review agenda. Applications received less than two full business days before the
meeting will be reviewed the following month.
A united vision and voice for prevention in the state of Arizona.
Preface
The Arizonans for Prevention (AzFP) Credentialing
Committee works to advance prevention science as an
effective and recognized field of human services by
establishing and promoting professional standards through
the credentialing process.
Table of Contents
Introduction……………………..…….……... 2
Purpose ……………….………………..….....2
Submission Checklist ………………………..2
In order to obtain a prevention credential in the State of
Arizona, you must:
1. Possess minimum education and training
requirements;
2. Possess minimum work and experience
requirements;
3. Meet specific competency and ethical conduct
requirements; and
4. Submit a completed credentialing application to the
AzFP Credentialing Committee for approval.
Audit Process
All information included in this application is subject to
random audit and verification by the AzFP Credentialing
Committee.
Property of the Board
Materials submitted to the AzFP for credentialing are
considered property of the AzFP Board. Materials include
but are not limited to application, evaluations, transcripts
and certificates. Applicants are encouraged to maintain
copies of all materials and paperwork as submitted for
credentialing. All credentials and credentialing cards are
property of the AzFP Board and must be surrendered upon
Board request.
Board Policy and Procedures
Applicants and credentialed professionals are individually
responsible for ensuring they are following current AzFP
credentialing policies and procedures.
Credentialing Standards ………………..…..3
Application
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General Application and Fees..........4
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Education…………………………….5
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Work Experience……...…..….…...6-7
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Professional Credentials …….……..8
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Training Verification……………..9-11
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Supervision…………….....………...12
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Code of Ethics
Acknowledgement…………….…...13
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Statement of Understanding and
Release of Information………….…14
Attachments
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Professional Reference Form...16-18
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SAMHSA Code of Ethics….…..19-20
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Grievance and Appeals…………...21
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Re-credentialing Fees ……...…… 22
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Re-credentialing Standards………23
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Introduction
Prevention professionals empower individuals, families and communities to be healthy – an essential role in
health and human services. They represent diverse educational and experiential backgrounds. In addition,
they work in a wide variety of settings to address a broad range of issues including, but not limited to, alcohol,
tobacco, and other drug use, violence, child and domestic abuse, crime and delinquency, school dropout,
teenage pregnancy, suicide and sexually transmitted diseases. In recognition of the eclectic nature of
prevention, the AzFP Credentialing Committee has identified and defined the core competencies required for
Prevention Professionals regardless of work setting or focus area.
Arizonans for Prevention recognizes four levels of Prevention Professionals. The AzFP Credentialing
Committee will evaluate each applicant’s competency as a Prevention Professional and grant recognition to
those professionals who meet the identified standards of their designated level.
Purpose
The purpose of the AzFP credentialing process is to:
1. Assure Arizonans quality prevention services by endorsing an identified standard of competency.
2. Provide professional recognition to qualified Prevention Professionals through a process that examines
demonstrated skills and abilities.
3. Encourage and provide opportunities for ongoing professional development Prevention Professionals.
4. Promote professional and ethical practice in prevention.
5. Assist employers in identifying qualified Prevention Professionals.
Submission Checklist
Application Sections to Complete (in the order listed in the online application):
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General Application (name, contact info, level at which you are applying)
Education (including copy of transcript/diploma)
Work Experience (specific to prevention)
Professional Credentials (existing licenses or certifications, including TOTs)
Training Verification (domains 1-5)
Supervision
Professional References* (to be completed by one current supervisor or three peers/colleagues)
Upload Resume
Code of Ethics
Payment** (fees are listed on page 4 of this manual)
Statement of Understanding & Release of Information form
Review / Submit Application***
Please note that you will not be able to submit your application for review until your payment has been
received and all of your required professional references are complete. You can check the current status
of these components on the View Application page of your online application (this is easily accessed via the
Application tab at the top of the page).
*Clicking the “Email Reminder” button on the Prevention Professional References page of your online application will
generate an automatic reminder email to any reference that shows as “pending” or “not complete”.
**If you need to receive an invoice in order to complete your payment or if you need to pay by check, please email
[email protected] to let us know.
***Once on the Review/Submit Application page, you must scroll to the bottom and click “Submit Application” to send it off
for review. A message should appear at the top of the screen to confirm that it has been submitted. You can also confirm
submission on the View Application page. Your status will say “in-process” or “not yet submitted” if it is still in edit mode
and has not been submitted to reviewers; it will say “submitted” when it has officially been submitted for review. Once
submitted, you should check the View Application page frequently to see if any reviewer notes have been added to your
account and/or to see if your application status has been changed (i.e., approved or declined).
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Initial Credentialing Standards
Level
1
Option 1
Option 1
Option 2
Level
2
GED/High School Diploma
with
2,000 hours (1 year) of cumulative
professional experience
48 documented hours of training (cumulative)
40 hours within past 2 years, including a
minimum of 5 hours in each domain
AND 
64 documented hours of supervision (cumulative)
40 within past year
AND 
48 documented hours of training (cumulative)
40 hours within past 2 years, including a
minimum of 5 hours in each domain
GED/High School Diploma
with
8,000 hours (4 years) of cumulative
professional experience
AA
with
6,000 hours (3 years) of cumulative
professional experience
AND 
BA
Option 3
with
4,000 hours (2 years) of cumulative
professional experience
64 documented hours of supervision (cumulative)
40 within past year
AND 
Option 1
BA
with
8,000 hours (4 years) of cumulative
professional experience
AND 
Level
3
Option 2
MA
with
6,000 hours (3 years) of cumulative
professional experience
48 documented hours of training (cumulative)
40 hours within past 2 years, including a
minimum of 5 hours in each domain
AND 
64 documented hours of supervision (cumulative)
12 within past year
Ph.D.
Option 3
with
2,000 hours (1 year) of cumulative
professional experience
AND 
Option 1
Level
4
Option 2
Option 3
BA
with
10,000 hours (5 years) of cumulative
professional experience
AND 
MA
with
8,000 hours (4 years) of cumulative
professional experience
AND 
Ph.D.
with
6,000 hours (3 years) of cumulative
professional experience
AND 
48 documented hours of training (cumulative)
40 hours within past 2 years, including a
minimum of 5 hours in each domain
64 documented hours of supervision (cumulative)
12 within past year
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General Application
Applicant Information
Gender:  Male
Last Name, First Name, MI
 Female
Year of Birth (yyyy)
Mailing Address
City
Preferred Phone Number
State
Zip Code
Email
Credentialing Information
What level of credentialing are you requesting? See page 3 for description of credentialing standards.
 Level I (GED/High School Diploma)
 Level II (GED/HS Diploma, AA, BA)
 Level III (BA/MA/Ph.D.)
 Level IV (BA/MA/Ph.D.)
Fees
Initial Application Fees:
$100: AzFP Members, including the three designated representatives of AzFP Member Agencies
(membership must be on file with AzFP)
$140: Additional staff of AzFP Member Agencies ($10 discount from the non-member rate)
$150: Non-members*
*Note: If you are not currently an AzFP member but would like to become one and apply for credentialing
at the member rate ($100), you may do so during the credentialing process for a total of $140. Instructions
are available on the Payment page of your online application.
Re-credentialing Fees: (more details on page 22)
$75: AzFP Members
$100: Non-members
Resubmission Fee:
If an applicant submits an incomplete application or the review committee requests supplemental documentation,
the applicant will have 10 business days to supply the requested information. If he/she does not submit the
requested information prior to the given deadline, the application will be closed and the applicant will be charged a
$25 resubmission fee to have the application re-opened for review. This policy applies to both initial credentialing
applications and re-credentialing applications.
***All fees are non-refundable***
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Education
Please complete the chart below for all academic institutions attended. Order chronologically, beginning
with the most recent and ending with high school/GED.
Include copies of all diplomas and/or transcripts necessary to verify your highest level of education when
you submit your online application. If a transcript validates completion of a previous institution no prior
transcripts are required. For example, if an applicant earned a Master’s degree, no transcripts that validate
a Bachelor’s degree are needed.
Name of School
Attended
Location
Dates attended
(mm/yy – mm/yy)
Major
Degree Earned
5

_______
Total hours
Cumulative
Work Experience
A.
Please provide contact information for your current employer, your length of employment with your
current employer, your current position and the number of hours you have spent in that position.
B.
List all previous professional experience related to prevention (pg. 9). Make sure all columns are
completed.
C.
Calculate total cumulative hours of experience and enter in box at top right corner of this page ().
Please note that a 1.0 FTE works 40 hours per week, totaling 2,080 hours per year.
For a breakdown in hours worked for a 1.0 FTE, please see the table below.
Years Worked
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Number of Hours
2,080
4,160
6,240
8,320
10,400
12,480
14,560
If you have worked over 7 years in the prevention field please
multiply the number of years worked by 2,080. For example if
you worked 7 years multiply 7 X 2,080 = 14,560.
If you are not a full time employee in prevention, you will
need to calculate the total hours on an hour-for-hour basis.
Current Experience
Current Employer: _________________________________________________________________________
Position: ________________________________________________________________________________
Title:
__________________________________________________________________________________
Business Address: ________________________________________________________________________
City:_____________________________________
State: __________ Zip: _________________________
Business Phone: ____________________________ Fax: ________________________________________
Dates of employment: From: ___/___/___ To: ___/___/___
Hours worked per week: ____________
Average # of hours per week spent on prevention-related activities: _____________________________
Total hours of experience in prevention with this position: ____________________________________
Note: Total hours of experience = #FTE x years and months of employment
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Past Experience
Please provide information about each of your previous employers. List only work experiences relevant to
prevention.
Position Title
Employer
Dates of
employment
(mm/yy – mm/yy)
Length of
employment
(years and
months)
# of full time
equivalents
(FTEs) in
prevention
Total hours of
prevention
experience in
this position
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Professional Credentials
Please list all licensures, certifications or registrations relevant to this application, including Trainer of Trainers
(TOT) certifications.
Title of Credential
State or Issuing
Agency
Date Issued
Expiration Date
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Training Verification
________
________
Total hours
Cumulative
Total hours
Past 2 Years
Instructions
Please list training hours below by domain, according to minimum hour requirements, and provide a detailed
description explaining how that training relates to prevention and to the specific domain under which it is
listed. The description should also include the sponsor of the training and an explanation of the training format (e.g.,
webinar, two-day conference, etc.).
If you attended multiple workshops at a conference (e.g. CADCA), list them separately by corresponding domain. If
you participated in a training series (e.g., Skills for Effective Prevention, SPF process), please list each module
individually under the appropriate domain as well.
Place the sum of your hours (cumulative and past 2 calendar years) in the top right hand corner of this page ().
Certification, description or other proof of training completion is not required unless selected by random audit. Keep
all supporting documentation, in case of audit.
Please note: You may not use the same training for multiple domains; each entry must be unique in order to
count toward your overall hours.
Seminars, webinars, professional trainings, workshops, etc. are accrued on an hour-per-hour basis.
One college semester hour in a course specific to prevention or public health is equal to 15 training hours (if
completed within the last two years). A three-credit semester-long course equals 45 training credit hours. If
you are using one course to fulfill requirements in multiple domains, please upload a course syllabus.
If you have completed a nonstandard course or training related to prevention or public health (e.g., a course
from a non-accredited education or web-based organization), please upload supplemental documentation to
support the number of training hours listed.
Domain 1: Planning and Evaluation
*5 minimum required hours
E.g. Needs assessment, program planning, data collection methods, prevention research, evaluation theory,
practice and procedure, evaluation, grant and proposal writing, outcomes, etc.
Training
Title
Training/Course
Sponsor
Example:
CADCA
Training Type
(webinar,
conference
session,
college course,
workshop,
nonstandard
course)
Conference session
Detailed
Description of
Content
How does it
relate to this
domain?
How to find data
Covers data
Using
and use it to plan
collection
Data to
programs to
and program
Design
address
planning
Programs
community needs
Date
07/25/2012
Hours
1.5
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Domain 2: Education & Skill Development
*5 minimum required hours
E.g. substance abuse, risk and protective factors, safety, human development, sexuality, brain development,
program facilitation, public speaking, etc.
Training
Title
Training/Course
Sponsor
Example:
Arizona
The
Training Type
(webinar,
conference
session,
college course,
workshop,
nonstandard
course)
Webinar
Detailed
Description of
Content
How does it
relate to
this
domain?
Explained how
Provided
Department of
the brain
general
Adolescent
Health Services,
develops and
prevention
Brain
Division of
how brain
education
Behavioral
development
related to
Health
affects future
brain
behavior
functioning
Date
1/13/2013
Hours
2
Domain 3: Community Organization
*5 minimum required hours
E.g. Teams and coalition development, community mobilization, capacity building, networking, working with
volunteers, outreach, marketing, recruitment and retention, etc.
Training
Title
Training/Course
Sponsor
Example:
Arizona Nonprofit
Recruitment
Professionals
Strategies
Training Type
(webinar,
conference
session,
college course,
workshop,
nonstandard
course)
Workshop
Detailed Description
of Content
How does it
relate to
this
domain?
How to identify and
Covers
engage
community
volunteers/community
outreach
members in
and
prevention efforts
mobilization
Date
05/18/2013
Hours
3.5
10
Domain 4: Public and Environmental Policy
*5 minimum required hours
E.g. Advocacy methods, environmental strategies, communicating with policymakers, public policy initiatives and
analysis, etc.
Training
Title
Training/Course
Sponsor
Example:
AzFP
Training Type
(webinar,
conference
session,
college course,
workshop,
nonstandard
course)
Conference session
Detailed
Description of
Content
How does it
relate to this
domain?
How to participate
Covers
Advocacy
in the policy
advocacy
Shortcuts
process and
methods and
communicate with
communicating
policymakers
with
Date
08/09/2013
Hours
1.5
policymakers
Domain 5: Professional Growth & Responsibility
*5 minimum required hours
E.g. Cultural competency, ethics, conflict resolution, leadership, management, rules and regulations, self care, etc.
Training Type
(webinar,
conference
session,
college course,
workshop,
nonstandard
course)
Nonstandard, online
Information and
Covered
course
strategies related
cultural
(4 hours
in the
to working with
competency
per week
workplace
people/clients
which
over 4
from different
enhances
weeks)
backgrounds
overall
Training
Title
Training/Course
Sponsor
Example:
Coursera
Diversity
Detailed
Description of
Content
How does it
relate to this
domain?
Date
11/08/2012
Hours
16
professional
growth
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
Total hours Cumulative

______________
Total hours Past Year
Supervision
Please complete the table below to demonstrate that you meet the minimum requirements listed below.
Supervision requirements:
All applicants – 64 hours cumulative
AND
Levels 1 & 2 – 40 hours within the past 12 months
Levels 3 & 4 – 12 hours within the past 12 months
Supervision may be defined as any time you formally meet with your supervisor, whether it is to address an
issue, receive feedback on program implementation or when in need of guidance. Supervision can take place
in individual or group sessions and may include direct observation or consulting. For individuals in
administrative positions, supervision sessions may also include meetings with CEOs, monthly meetings with
Boards of Directors, etc. Sessions may be face-to-face or via distance technologies (telephone, web-based,
etc.).
Supervisor
(Name & Organization)
Supervisor Contact Information
(Phone & Email)
Period of time over
which supervision
took place
Total
supervision
hours related to
prevention
 TOTAL HOURS ATTAINED (CUMULATIVE):
Also enter total in box at top
right corner of this page
 TOTAL HOURS ATTAINED (PAST 12 MONTHS):
Also enter total in box at top
right corner of this page
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Code of Ethics Acknowledgement
The AzFP Credentialing Board upholds the Code of Ethics set forth by the Substance Abuse and Mental
Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). By initialing and signing below, you indicate that you have read
the SAMHSA Code of Ethics and agree to adhere to its professional standards of conduct.
Find the Code of Ethics on pages 19-20
Initials
_____
Initials
_____
I certify that I have read the SAMHSA Code of Ethics and acknowledge
my obligation to uphold and fulfill the duties and responsibilities set forth
therein.
I commit to comply with the terms of the SAMHSA Code of Ethics as long
as I am granted the AzFP credential. I understand that violations of the
Code of Ethics may lead to disciplinary action, including revocation of the
credential.
____________________________________
Signature
____________________________________
Date
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Statement of Understanding and Release of Information
Each application is subject to audit at the discretion of the AzFP Credentialing Board. It is the responsibility of
the applicant to keep all related documentation for a minimum of two (2) years in case of an audit. If audited,
the applicant must provide supporting documentation to verify training, employment history, etc. AzFP
reserves the right to request further information from all employers and other persons listed on the application
form. This information is used for purposes of credentialing, kept confidential by the AzFP Credentialing
Committee, and can only be released with written consent of the applicant. By initialing and signing below, you
indicate that you have read the statements related to your application and personal responsibilities. Your
initials and signature are required.
Initials
______
Initials
______
Initials
______
Initials
______
Initials
______
“I confirm that all information in the application is true and qualifies me, to
the best of my knowledge, for the level of credentialing for which I am
applying.”
“I grant permission for the AzFP Credentialing Board to audit statements
contained in this application. I understand that intentionally false or
misleading statements or intentional omissions shall result in the denial or
revocation of my credential.”
“I consent to the release of information contained in my application,
credentialing file or other pertinent data submitted to or collected by the
AzFP Credentialing Board for purposes of credentialing. I understand that upon
submission of this application the following information will be made public and
will be posted on the AzFP website: name, application date, level of credential
applied for, application status (pending, approved, denied), reason for denial (if
applicable), application approval date, level approved, and expiration date of
credential.”
“I agree to maintain AzFP officers, Board members, examiners free
from any civil liability for damages or complaints by reason of any
action that is within the scope of the performance of their duties which
they may take in connection with this application and subsequent
examinations and/or failure of the AzFP to issue a credential.”
“I acknowledge that it is my sole responsibility to keep the AzFP
Credentialing Board appraised of my current contact information.
I agree to immediately notify the AzFP Credentialing Board of any
arrest(s), convictions, indictments, suspensions, or revocations while my
credential certification is pending or while credentialed, if granted.”
_____________________________________________________________
Signature
_____________________________________________________________
Date
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Attachments
Prevention Professional Reference Form……..…………………………………….………16-18
SAMHSA Code of Ethics………………..…………….………………………………………...19-20
Grievance and Appeals Process……………………………………………………………….…21
Re-credentialing Fees and Requirements……………….………………………………….22-23
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Prevention Professional Reference Form
To be completed by a Supervisor, Colleague, Mentor or Peer in the Prevention Field*
This applicant is applying to be credentialed as an Arizona Prevention Professional with the Credentialing
Committee of Arizonans for Prevention (AzFP). If you agree to serve as a reference for this applicant, please
complete and submit all information contained in the next three pages of this Professional Reference Form.
_____________________________________________________
Applicant’s Name
_____________________________________________________
Your Name
_____________________________________________________
Title
_____________________________________________________
Agency Name
_____________________________________________________
Address
_____________________________________________________
Telephone
_____________________________________________________
Email
Professional license(s), certificate(s) or degree(s) you hold (list):
________________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________________
How long have you known the applicant? ____________________________________________________
In what capacity (circle)? Recommendations from family members will not be accepted.
Current Supervisor
Former Supervisor
Colleague
Peer
If you are the applicant’s current or former supervisor, please complete the following information:
(Otherwise, continue to next page.)
During what time period did you provide supervision for the applicant? (mm/yy-mm/yy)
__________________________
Did the applicant work full-time or part-time:
 Full Time
 Part Time
If part time, how many hours per week?: ______________
How many total hours did you supervise the applicant (including in-person, telephone, email, etc.)?
_____________ hours
How many hours of supervision were in the past 12 months?
_____________ hours
* A peer or colleague can include but is not limited to a co-worker, coalition leader, coalition member, other community
partner (Weed and Seed, etc.) or any other peer/colleague that has observed your work in the prevention field.
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Prevention Professional Reference Form
Supervisor, Colleague, Mentor or Peer in Prevention Field
INSTRUCTIONS: The table below presents the Five Performance Domains and Core Function
requirements for all Arizona Prevention Professionals. Please indicate, based on your first hand
knowledge of the applicant, if he/she satisfied each requirement. “Yes” indicates that you observed the
applicant and endorse his/her ability to perform the skill. If you did not observe the applicant perform the
skill or cannot endorse his/her ability to do so, please mark “no.” If you have no basis for evaluating the
applicant regarding a particular skill or professional activity, please select “not applicable” (N/A).
Yes
No
N/A
Planning and Evaluation
Used needs assessment strategies to gather relevant data for prevention planning.
Identified gaps and prioritized needs based on the assessment of community
conditions.
Selected prevention strategies, programs, and best practices to meet the identified
needs of the community.
Developed prevention plan(s) based on research and theory that addressed
community needs and desired outcomes.
Identified resources to sustain prevention activities.
Identified appropriate prevention program evaluation strategies.
Conducted evaluation activities to document program implementation and
effectiveness.
Used evaluation findings to determine whether and how to adapt prevention
strategies.
Education and Skill Development
Developed prevention education and skill development activities based on target
audience analysis.
Connected prevention theory and practice to implement effective prevention
education and skill development activities.
Maintained program fidelity when implementing evidence-based programs.
Assured that education and skill activities were appropriate to the culture of the
community being served.
Used appropriate instructional strategies to meet the needs of the target audience.
Ensured all prevention education and skill development programs provided
accurate, relevant, timely, and appropriate content information.
Identified, adapted, or developed instructor and participant materials for use when
implementing prevention activities.
Provided professionals in related fields with accurate, relevant, timely, and
appropriate prevention information.
Provided technical assistance to community members and organizations regarding
prevention strategies and best practices.
Community Organization
Identified the community’s demographic characteristics and core values.
Identified key community leaders to ensure diverse representation in prevention
programming activities.
Built community ownership of prevention programs by collaborating with key
community leaders/members when planning, implementing, and evaluating
prevention activities.
Provided technical assistance to community members/leaders in implementing
prevention activities.
Developed capacity within the community by recruiting, training, and mentoring
prevention-focused volunteers.
Assisted in creating and sustaining community-based coalition.
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Prevention Professional Reference Form
Continued
Yes
No
N/A
Public Policy & Environmental Change
Examined the community’s public policies and norms to determine environmental change
needs.
Made recommendations to policy makers/stakeholders that would positively influence the
community’s public policies and norms.
Provided technical assistance, training, and consultation that promoted environmental
change.
Participated in public policy development and enforcement initiatives to affect
environmental changes.
Used media strategies to enhance prevention efforts in the community.
Professional Growth and Responsibility
Maintained personal knowledge, skills, and abilities related to current prevention theory
and practice.
Networked with others to develop personal and professional relationships.
Adhered to all legal, professional, and ethical standards.
Built skills necessary for effectively working within the cultural context of the community.
Demonstrated self-care consistent with prevention messages.
I certify that I have directly supervised or been in a position to observe
____________________________________________________________________________
(Name of Applicant)
By my signature, I affirm that, to the best of my knowledge, the above evaluation is true.
___________________________________
Signature
___________________________________
Date
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THIS FORM IS FOR YOUR INFORMATION ONLY. ALL PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
MUST BE COMPLETED ONLINE THROUGH THE CREDENTIALING DATABASE.
HARD COPIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
THANK YOU.
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Code of Ethical Conduct for Prevention Professionals
SAMHSA
All developing fields need an ethical code to guide behavior. The field of substance abuse prevention needs to
develop a code of ethics to serve as a guide for professional conduct. Circumstances and situations often arise
in the helping professions that are both complex and difficult to handle. A code of ethics can help us make
good decisions when faced with problematic situations.
The following is a set of ethics for prevention professionals to consider. The National Association of Prevention
Professionals and Advocates (NAPPA) originally developed these ethical codes. However, this organization is
no longer in existence. As an emerging discipline, ethical codes of conduct need to be developed and
advanced for the field of prevention to act as a benchmark for positive professional behavior.
Preamble
The Principles of Ethics are a model of standards of exemplary professional conduct. These Principles of the
Code of Ethical Conduct for Prevention Professionals express the professional's recognition of his/her
responsibilities to the public, to service recipients and to colleagues. They guide members in the performance
of their professional responsibilities and express the basic tenets of ethical and professional conduct. The
principles call for commitment to honorable behavior, even at the sacrifice of personal advantage. These
Principles should not be regarded as limitations or restrictions, but as goals for which prevention professionals
should constantly strive. They are guided by core values and competencies that have emerged in the
development of the field.
Principles
1. Nondiscrimination
A prevention professional shall not discriminate against recipients or colleagues based on race, religion,
national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, economic condition, or physical or mental disability, including
persons testing positive for HIV. A prevention professional shall broaden his or her understanding and
acceptance of cultural and individual differences, and in so doing render services and provide information
sensitive to those differences.
2. Competence
A prevention professional shall observe the profession's technical and ethical standards, strive continually
to improve personal competence and quality of service delivery, and discharge professional responsibility
to the best of his or her ability. Competence is derived from a synthesis of education and experience. It
begins with the mastery of a body of knowledge and skill competencies. The maintenance of competence
requires a commitment to learning and professional improvement that must continue throughout the
professional's life.
A. Professionals should be diligent in discharging responsibilities. Diligence imposes the
responsibility to render services carefully and promptly, to be thorough, and to observe
applicable technical and ethical standards.
B. Due care requires a professional to plan and supervise adequately any professional activity for
which she or he is responsible.
C. A prevention professional should recognize limitations and boundaries of competencies and not
use techniques or offer services outside his or her competencies. Each professional is responsible for
assessing the adequacy of his or her own competence for the responsibility to be assumed.
D. When a prevention professional is aware of unethical conduct or practice on the part of an
agency or prevention professional, he or she has an ethical responsibility to report the conduct or
practices to appropriate authorities or to the public.
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3. Integrity
To maintain and broaden public confidence, prevention professionals should perform all professional
responsibilities with the highest sense of integrity. Integrity can accommodate the inadvertent error and the
honest difference of opinion. It cannot accommodate deceit or subordination of principle.
A. Personal gain and advantage should not subordinate service and the public trust. All information
should be presented fairly and accurately. Each professional should document and assign credit to all
contributing sources used in published material or public statements.
B. Prevention professionals should not misrepresent either directly or by
implication professional qualifications or affiliations.
C. A prevention professional should not be associated directly or indirectly with any services or products
in a way that is misleading or incorrect.
4. Nature of Services
Above all, prevention professionals should do no harm to service recipients. Practices shall be respectful
and non-exploitative. Services should protect the recipient from harm and the professional and the
profession from censure.
A. Where there is evidence of child or other abuse, the prevention professional shall report the evidence
to the appropriate agency and follow up to ensure that appropriate action has been taken.
B. Where there is evidence of impairment in a colleague or a service recipient, a prevention professional
should be supportive of assistance or treatment.
C. A prevention professional should recognize the effect of impairment on professional performance and
should be willing to seek appropriate treatment for himself/ or herself.
5. Confidentiality
Confidential information acquired during service delivery shall be safeguarded from disclosure, including—
but not limited to—verbal disclosure, unsecured maintenance of records, or recording of an activity or
presentation without appropriate releases.
6. Ethical Obligations to Community and Society
According to their consciences, prevention professionals should be proactive on public policy and
legislative issues. The public welfare and the individual's right to services and personal wellness should
guide the efforts of prevention professionals who must adopt a personal and professional stance that
promotes the well-being of all humankind.
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Grievance & Appeals Process
When an applicant is denied his/her Arizona Prevention Professional Credential or questions the decision of
the credentialing review committee, the applicants has the right to an inquiry and appeal.
An inquiry is when an applicant requests a written summary from the AzFP Credentialing Review Committee
that explains the reason for the action in question. If the applicant does not agree with the decision of the
review committee, she/he may appeal the decision.
The applicant may appeal the decision of the Credentialing Review Committee within 30 days of receipt of the
summary notice or any other action deemed unjustified, by sending a written appeal in a certified letter to the
President of the AzFP Board of Directors (P.O. Box 26525, Tucson, AZ 85726).
The Appeal Process
1. Members of the credentialing committee will review appeal from the applicants within 20 business
days of receipt of the certified letter. Members must come to 2/3rd agreement regarding the
applicant’s status. If (1) agreement is not met or (2)applicant is unsatisfied with the outcome, then:
2. Applicant may send a (1) Written Appeal or (2) Second Appeal within 7 business days of notification
by certified letter. (1)Written appeal or (2) Second Appeal will be reviewed by the AzFP CEO. AzFP
CEO will have 7 business days to review appeal and make a decision. If applicant is unsatisfied
with the outcome, then:
3. Applicant may appeal AzFP’s CEO decision within 5 business days of notification by sending a final
appeal in a certified letter. Final Appeal will be reviewed by the AzFP Board of Directors within 10
business days. The Board must come to a 2/3rd agreement regarding the status of the application.
Board decision is final and cannot be appealed.
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Re-Credentialing Fees
Re-credentialing is to be completed every 2 years.
The fee schedule for the re-credentialing process is as follows:
Credential
Re-Credential
Resubmission*
Member
$100
$75
$25
Non-Member
$150
$100
$25
Each Arizona Credentialed Prevention Professional (ACPP) is personally responsible for all payments
associated with the initial credentialing and the re-credentialing processes. This includes coordinating with
their agency, as appropriate, to ensure that all payments are made by stated deadlines.
Notification will be sent to all ACPPs 60 days prior to expiration of their current credentials. Applicants will be
provided an additional 30-day grace period following their current expiration dates to pay their re-credentialing
fees and submit their re-credentialing applications. This provides a total of 90 days for ACPPs to complete
their re-credentialing processes in a timely manner.
If these 90 days are lapsed, applicants will be charged an initial $25 flat fee as well as an additional $10 for
every 30 days thereafter until the re-credential is completed. These fees are incurred in addition to the
$75/$100 re-credentialing fee listed in the table above. ACPPs whose credentials are not renewed within 3
months (90 days) following their expiration date will be considered ineligible for re-credentialing and must reapply for credentials using the initial credentialing application.
Example Fee Calculation:
A credential expires June 30. Notification will be sent to the ACPP by April 1. The ACPP will have until July 31
to complete their re-credential at a price of $75 if they are an AzFP member. If this ACPP does not complete
their re-credential until September, his/her total cost will be:
$75 (re-credentialing fee) + $25 (flat rate lapse fee) + $10 (additional month lapse) = $110
*If an applicant submits an incomplete application or the review committee requests supplemental documentation, the applicant will
have 10 business days to supply the requested information. If he/she does not submit the requested information prior to the given
deadline, the application will be closed and the applicant will be charged a $25 resubmission fee to have the application re-opened for
review.
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Re-credentialing Standards*
Level 1
Option 1
Current Level I Credential
AND 
40 hours of training within past 2 years,
including a minimum of 5 hours in each domain
40 hours of supervision within past year
Option 1
OR
Option 2
Level 2
Current Level II Credential
AND 
Current Level I Credential
and
 GED/High School Diploma
with 8,000 hours (4 years) of cumulative
professional experience
AND 
Option 3
 AA
with 6,000 hours (3 years) of cumulative
professional experience
AND 
Option 4
 BA
with 4,000 hours (2 years) of cumulative
professional experience
AND 
Option 1
Current Level III Credential
OR
Current Level I or II Credential
Option 2
Option 3
 MA
With 6,000 hours (3 years) of cumulative
professional experience
AND 
Option 4
 Ph.D.
with 2,000 hours (1 year) of cumulative
professional experience
AND 
Option 1
Current Level IV Credential
OR
Option 2
Level 4
40 hours of training within past 2 years,
including a minimum of 5 hours in each domain
12 hours of supervision within past year
AND 
Current Level I, II or III Credential
and
 BA
with 10,000 hours (5 years) of cumulative
professional experience
AND 
 MA
With 8,000 hours (4 years) of cumulative
professional experience
AND 
Option 3
40 hours of supervision within past year
AND 
and
 BA
with 8,000 hours (4 years) of cumulative
professional experience
AND 
Level 3
40 hours of training within past 2 years,
including a minimum of 5 hours in each domain
40 hours of training within past 2 years,
including a minimum of 5 hours in each domain
12 hours of supervision within past year
 Ph.D.
with 6,000 hours (3 years) of cumulative
professional experience
AND 
* Individuals applying for re-credentialing may request to be re-credentialed at a higher level than the one at which they
were originally credentialed at no additional charge.
In addition to meeting the above requirements, applicants seeking a higher level of credentialing will need to submit either one
professional reference form from a current supervisor or three professional reference forms from peers or colleagues in
prevention.
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