VISION & MISSION
To ensure an exemplary, professional prevention workforce.
To conduct certification of prevention professionals, to uphold ethical standards and to promote professional development and growth.
Great news!
In partnership with the Northwest Prevention Technology and Transfer Center (NW PTTC) we are now offering four (4) weekly Office Hours sessions.
Each session will focus on these topics:
1st Monday of each month from Noon-1 PM
Topic: Applications & Requirements
2nd Tuesday of the month from 4-5 PM
Topic: Application Submission & Review Process
3rd Wednesday of the month from 10-11 AM
Topic: Continuing Education Hours & Documentation
4th Thursday of the month from 3-4 PM
Topic: IC&RC PS Exam Preparation & Testing Process
NOTE: No sessions are scheduled during the Thanksgiving and Christmas weeks.
While registering for an Office Hour session, there is a Questions & Comments field. Please list what questions you have prior to the session. It's required to insert text in this field. This helps us prepare for the content to be asked.
Thank you.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPDATED 7/22/2025
APPLICATIONS
Personal Folders Management:
Personal folders remain active for 6 months from date direct links were emailed to applicants.
They will be placed on inactive status for an additional 6 months.
If applications are not completed within the 12-month period, applicants must submit a new Intent form to reapply for certification.
Folder Instructions & Links:
Updated instructions and tutorials are now being uploaded.
The APP certification period is now for three years. APP Renewals have been discontinued.
CONTINUING EDUCATION
Conference CEHs Category Assignments Worksheet:
This worksheet is completed for each conference attended listing all keynote and workshop sessions completed and submitted with the Record of CEHs Completion and corresponding attendance verification documents. Refer to the tutorials for this process is now uploaded to Record of CEHs subfolder.
Record of CEHs Completion Forms:
Conferences can be listed by name on this form, e.i., "2024 WA Prevention Summit." CEHs listed in each category should equal the hours listed on the Conference CEHs Category Assignment Worksheet. We may make adjustments in Category Assignments during our review process.
WEBSITE UPDATES
Application Forms:
Use only current application forms found on our website Application Forms webpage.
FAQs:
Please visit the FAQs page for answers to many questions. Let us know if there any questions we should add!
Prevention Education Sources
Contains a list of Prevention Education Sources for CEHs. Located within the Continuing Education tab.
FOR THE PREVENTION PROFESSIONAL
PSCBW is a member board of the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) offering substance abuse prevention certification.
FOR THE TREATMENT PROFESSIONAL
PSCBW is a member board of the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) offering substance abuse prevention certification.