Prevention Specialists address risk and protective factors to build resilient, heathy and equitable communities through a public health model and sustainable change.
Nevada Certification Board (NCB)
The Nevada Certification Board provides community and behavioral health professionals with certification, continuing education resources, and advocacy that validate their competencies to provide ethical, person-focused, and evidence-based services to meet the needs of vulnerable individuals in Nevada.
Pillars
- Certification
- Resources for continuing education
- Advocacy
As an affiliate member board of the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC), NCB ensures the public’s safety, enhances public funds accountability, and provides practitioner benefits, by applying rigorous standards for the professional certification and renewal of community and behavioral health workers.
Prevention Specialists (CPS)
How many Prevention Specialists (CPS) has NCB certified?
300
All Time
34
Current
0
Last Month
Community Health Workers (CHW)
CHWs help address some of the most pressing public health and healthcare needs.
How many Community Health Workers (CHW) has NCB certified?
1200
All Time
840
Current
95
Last Month
Peer Recovery & Support Specialist (PRSS) Supervisors
Registered Peer Supervisors provide guidance and support to the peer worker to promote competent and ethical delivery of services .
How many Peer Recovery & Support Specialist (PRSS) Supervisors has NCB certified?
122
All Time
122
Current
5
Last Month
Peer Recovery & Support Specialists (PRSS)
Peers are individuals with lived experience in recovery from substance use, problem gambling, mental health, and/or other/co-occurring challenges.
How many Peer Recovery & Support Specialists (PRSS) has NCB certified?
800
All Time
229
Current
5
Last Month
Birth Doulas
A Doula is a non-medical trained professional who provides evidence-based education to birthing individuals and families.
How many Birth Doulas has NCB certified?
36
All Time
36
Current
2
Last Month