NH Prevention Certification Board

Lapsed Certificate Requirements:

The Prevention Certification Board of New Hampshire approved the following requirements for reinstatement of certification for individuals whose Prevention Specialist Certification (CPS)  lapsed:   

·         20 CEUs per year since last certification/recertification across the 6 domains

·         A minimum of 6 of the total CEUs must be in Prevention Ethics related

·         No test requirement

·         Narrative about the domains – to be judged using the same rubric as the narrative in initial application              

·         One letter of recommendation- (recommendation not required to be from a CPS, but encouraged)

·         Fees for Reinstatement of Lapsed Certificate: 

Recertification:                                $100

Reinstatement:                               $150

Total Reinstatement Fee:           $250

“Lapsed” is defined as an existing certification that was not renewed within the 6 month grace period after the expiration date on the certificate. 

The Prevention Certification Board of NH has posted the “Revocation of Certification Status ” policy. This policy was revised, reviewed and voted as accepted by board members in February 2019. To access and view this policy please click here.