All training for initial certification must have been completed within the past five years. Continuing education for certification renewals needs to be completed within the renewal period.
- Lived Experience: A certified peer recovery support specialist shall be in recovery for at least two years prior to full PRSS certification, one year for PRSS-I certification.
- Peer Recovery Support Work Experience: 475 hours of volunteer or paid work experience in the IC&RC PR domains below under a NCB Certified PRSS Supervisor.
- Education and Training: A high school diploma or jurisdictionally certified high school equivalency is required (HiSet or GED). Additionally, successful completion of one of the NCB approved PRSS foundational trainings.
- Supervision: 25 hours of supervision with a minimum of five hours in each IC&RC PR domain under a NCB Certified PRSS Supervisor.
- Examination: All applicants are required to pass the IC&RC Peer Recovery Examination. IC&RC has developed a Candidate Guide for professionals preparing for the Peer Recovery Examination. If the exam needs to be retaken due to failing or missing the appointment, there will be an $80 retake fee.
- Code of Ethics: The applicant must agree to adhere to the Nevada Certification Board’s peer recovery specific code of ethics.
- Cost of Certification
- PRSS-I application: $35
- PRSS application and testing fee: $165
- Residency Requirement: You must live and/or work in Nevada at least 51% of the time to be certified by the Nevada Certification Board and to maintain that certification.
- Recertification: A renewal fee of $100 and 20 hours of continuing education in the IC&RC Peer Recovery Domains earned every two years, including six hours in ethics.
For all continuing education hours, please submit a certificate of attendance or participation from an approved training organization that includes the following information:
- Name of training organization(s) and/or sponsor(s)
- Title of training/conference
- Date(s) of training/conference
- Name of participant/attendee
- Hours of attendance/participation
For all NCB initial applications and certification renewals, please allow up to ten (10) business days for approvals of any application steps/submissions in your online application in the Certemy system. If you have been waiting for more than ten (10) business days, please email NCB at contactus@nevadacertboard.org.