Certified Prevention Specialist, O.S.A.

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The Certified Prevention Specialist Occupational Skills Award (OSA) completes the educational requirement of the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals (TCBAP), Certified Prevention Specialist. In order to obtain the complete certification, a student must take an additional 2000 hours of field work and pass a written exam. For complete requirements, go to the TCBAP website, http://www.tcbap.org. The Department of State Health Services (DSHS) requires the Prevention Certification in order to administer prevention programs funded by DSHS.

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Program CIP Code: 51.1502

First Semester ‐ Fall

DAAC 2306 - Substance Abuse Prevention I Credits: 3
DAAC 1304 - Pharmacology of Addiction Credits: 3

Semester Total: 6

Second Semester ‐ Spring

DAAC 2353 - Substance Abuse Prevention II Credits: 3

Semester Total: 3

Third Semester ‐ Summer

DAAC 1264 - Practicum (or Field Experience) Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Credits: 2