A Certified Prevention Professional (CPP) is a credential for professionals working in the substance use disorders prevention field in Washington.

The CPP and APP credentials focus on substance use disorders prevention.

The process of becoming a CPP is thoroughly explained on the PSCBW website: https://www.pscbw.com/cpp-certification-process-chart This chart helps simplify the steps to gain a CPP.

Individuals seeking to apply for a CPP or APP credential must submit documentation of prevention experience and education in the substance misuse prevention field.

Renewal Application: Current CPPs applying to renew their credential for an additional 3-year certification period. Subsequent expiration dates fall on an applicant’s birth date (Month & Day). Recertification Application: A CPP whose certification has lapsed and is applying to regain their CPP credential.

As a Member Board of the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC), we follow their requirements in regard to reciprocity when a current CPP credential holder in good standing is planning on moving to another state. More information on this process can be found on website Reciprocity page: https://pscbw.com/cpp-reciprocity

A Bachelor's degree is not required to achieve a Certified Prevention Professional or Associate Prevention Professional credential. A high school diploma or GED is the minimum requirement.

You can no longer identify yourself as a CPP if your certification has expired.