An applicant for PST shall meet the following requirements:
- (1) Have a minimum of a bachelor's degree, evidenced by transcript, from an accredited post secondary institution;
- (2) Be employed by or volunteer for an agency to participate in activities related specific to the prevention specialist domains as defined by IC&RC;
- (3) Be supervised throughout the entire recognition period by a qualified CPS. If a qualified CPS is unavailable, the PST may be supervised by a qualified CAC or LAC;
- (4) Adhere to all applicable ethical standards adopted by the board;
- (5) Identify oneself to the public as a prevention specialist trainee; and
- (6) Before the trainee recognition period ends, complete all academic and work experience requirements for certification as defined in § 20:80:05:04 and successfully pass the examination as defined in chapter 20:80:07.
Source: 32 SDR 225, effective July 3, 2006; transferred from § 46:33:05:07, 40 SDR 58, effective October 9, 2013.
General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3)
Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).