CPS CPS Ethics & Professional Standards

Question 1

Which national organization publishes the Code of Ethics most widely used by Certified Prevention Specialists in the United States?

Accepted Answer

IC&RC

Answer

IC&RC (International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium) publishes the ethical standards that guide credentialed prevention specialists.

Question 2

A prevention specialist learns that a colleague is billing for services never rendered. The most appropriate first action is to:

Accepted Answer

Report the concern through established ethical or supervisory channels

Answer

Ethical codes require prevention professionals to report fraudulent billing through proper supervisory or organizational channels.

Question 3

Confidentiality in prevention services is governed primarily by:

Accepted Answer

42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA

Answer

42 CFR Part 2 and HIPAA together set the federal confidentiality rules most relevant to substance use prevention and treatment settings.

Question 4

Cultural competence in prevention practice primarily means:

Accepted Answer

Understanding and respecting the cultural backgrounds of the populations served

Answer

Cultural competence requires prevention specialists to understand, respect, and integrate the cultural values of communities they serve.

Question 5

A dual relationship in prevention work occurs when a specialist:

Accepted Answer

Has both a professional and personal relationship with a client or participant

Answer

A dual relationship involves both a professional and personal connection to a participant, creating potential bias or harm.

(CPS) Certified Prevention Specialist Practice Test