CPS Ethics & Professional Standards Flashcards
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Which national organization publishes the Code of Ethics most widely used by Certified Prevention Specialists in the United States?
Answer: IC&RC
IC&RC (International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium) publishes the ethical standards that guide credentialed prevention specialists.
A prevention specialist learns that a colleague is billing for services never rendered. The most appropriate first action is to:
Answer: Report the concern through established ethical or supervisory channels
Ethical codes require prevention professionals to report fraudulent billing through proper supervisory or organizational channels.
Confidentiality in prevention services is governed primarily by:
Answer: 42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA
42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA together set the federal confidentiality rules most relevant to substance use prevention and treatment settings.
Cultural competence in prevention practice primarily means:
Answer: Understanding and respecting the cultural backgrounds of the populations served
Cultural competence requires prevention specialists to understand, respect, and integrate the cultural values of communities they serve.
A dual relationship in prevention work occurs when a specialist:
Answer: Has both a professional and personal relationship with a client or participant
A dual relationship involves both a professional and personal connection to a participant, creating potential bias or harm.
The primary purpose of professional supervision for a CPS is to:
Answer: Ensure ethical, effective, and competent service delivery
Supervision in prevention ensures practitioners maintain ethical standards and deliver evidence-based, competent services.