What Are Core Competencies?
The core competencies are a set of potential goals that problem gambling prevention professionals can work towards. Most domains include reference to being “able to” demonstrate a series of interrelated competencies. In reality, the expectation is that problem gambling prevention professionals are willing to learn and are “able to develop” competence in all domains of problem gambling prevention. It is important to view each competency as a continuum that requires ongoing development rather than an item on a “yes/no” checklist. It is also important to realize that all problem gambling prevention professionals are likely to be stronger in some areas than in others, and that different subsets of competencies may be necessary based on a professional’s specific role within problem gambling prevention.
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A Guide to Core Competencies for Problem Gambling for Prevention Professionals