Ohio Admin. Code 4758-6-09

Current through all regulations passed and filed through December 23, 2024

Section 4758-6-09 - Scope of practice for Ohio certified prevention specialists (OCPS)

(A) An individual holding a valid prevention specialist certificate issued under Chapter 4758. of the Revised Code may :

(1) Perform the following prevention services :

(a) Information dissemination;

(b) Prevention education;

(c) Communication;

(d) Alternatives; and

(e) Problem identification and referral.

(2) Engage in the following prevention strategies and activities:

(a) Community based processes and organization; ,

(b) Public policy and environmental change; and

(c) Professional growth and responsibility.

(3) Supervise staff and volunteers including:

(a) Prevention program volunteers;

(b) Registered applicants;

(c) Ohio certified prevention specialist assistants; and

(d) Ohio certified prevention specialists.

(B) An individual holding a valid certified prevention specialist certificate may :

Engage in the following only while under the supervision of anyone listed in paragraph (C) of thie rule :

(1) Planning and evaluation;and

(2) Managing prevention programs.

(C) An individual holding a valid prevention specialist certificate may engage in the activities specified in paragraph (B) of this rule only while under the supervision of any of the following:

(1) A prevention consultant certified under Chapter 4758. of the Revised Code;

(2) A health education specialist certified by the national commission for health education credentialing.

(D) A prevention specialist may not practice as an independent practitioner.

Ohio Admin. Code 4758-6-09

Effective: 7/12/2024
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 4/18/2024 and 07/12/2029
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4758.20
Rule Amplifies: 4758.60
Prior Effective Dates: 06/13/2004, 05/06/2013, 03/22/2015, 03/24/2017, 12/21/2018