Buch, Englisch, 260 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm
Buch, Englisch, 260 Seiten, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm
ISBN: 978-1-041-22437-2
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
The second edition of The Prevention Specialist Exam Study Guide is a completely re-envisioned resource for today’s prevention professional, reflecting the field’s rapid evolution, the latest 2024 IC&RC Prevention Specialist Certification blueprint, and the expanding role of prevention in public health, equity, and community well-being.
Grounded in the science of prevention and enriched with real-world practice, this edition offers a deeper, more integrated learning experience. New chapters explore the psychology of learning and test-taking, the shifting sociocultural landscape of prevention, and the ethical tensions that may arise in federally funded environments. Designed for both new and seasoned professionals, the book now includes end-of-chapter knowledge checks, case studies, and suggested readings.
Whether you are preparing for certification or seeking to strengthen your practice, this second edition affirms prevention as both a science and a calling – supporting learners in building competence, confidence, and lasting impact in their communities.
Zielgruppe
Postgraduate and Professional Training
Autoren/Hrsg.
Fachgebiete
Weitere Infos & Material
Part I: Foundations of Prevention Practice 1. The Case for Professionalizing the Prevention Field 2. Prevention in a Changing Landscape 3. The Prevention Professional’s Identity in Practice Part II: The Six Domains of Competence 4. Domain I: Planning and Evaluation 5. Domain II: Prevention Education and Service Delivery 6. Domain III: Communication 7. Domain IV: Community Organization 8. Domain V: Public Policy and Environmental Change 9. Domain VI:Professional Growth and Responsibility Part III: From Mastery to Momentum 10. The Winning Combination of Mindset and Mastery 11. Becoming a Certified Prevention Specialist: Pathways, Processes, and Professional Growth 12. Glossary of Terms
