- NAADAC 192243
Applies To:
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New Jersey
Prevention Specialists
- CPS
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New Jersey
Peer Support Specialists
- CPRS
The Addiction Professionals Certification Board of New Jersey’s primary function is the education, certification and testing of addiction, prevention and peer specific mental health professionals in the State of New Jersey as well as internationally in partnership with the IC&RC.
Initial Credential/Certification: The APCB does not allow distance learning for ‘initial’ credentialing coursework for the Board’s transcript verification certificate unless the training is part of a pre-approved matriculated degree from an accredited college or university.
Recertification: Required every 2 years. The APCB allows renewal hours for all credentials to be earned in APCB pre-approved distance learning courses.
Distance Learning: There has always been a maximum of 54 hours allowed for distance learning. Please refer to the below note for other limitations.
Persons holding a Master’s degree who, after having their course content evaluated, need additional hours to satisfy the 270 hours requirement, must complete all the remaining hours through a synchronous/interactive training experience, that is the courses must be taken either LIVE in-person or LIVE virtually (ie: ZOOM platform). Asynchronous (online) coursework for any of the remaining/required courses that were not waived by the course content review is not acceptable as of April 23, 2021 determined the DCA-ADCC Committee.
Applications (all credentials): https://certbd.org/applications/
Board Contact Info
New Jersey Certification Board
180A Tices Lane Suite 205
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
https://certbd.org/
Certified Prevention Specialist
INITIAL:
Requires minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Services related degree.
120 hours of APCBNJ pre-approved initial CPS coursework. Link for full course titles can be found here: https://certbd.org/site/wp-content/uploads/CPS-Initial-Coursework-4.pdf
60 hours of coursework can be approved through CADCA Training. Check with the board for specific training for CADCA.
https://certbd.org/applications/
RENEWAL:
40 hours in any of the related 6 Prevention Specialist Domains is due every 24 months.
- Planning and Evaluation
- Prevention Education and Service Delivery
- Communication
- Community Organization
- Public Policy and Environmental Change
- Professional Growth and Responsibility
Initial Credential
120 CE credit hours required for initial credential.
No You cannot use online courses for your initial CPS credential.
Credential Renewal
40 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for renewing your CPS credential.
Addiction Counselor CE does not currently offer any courses applicable to this credential.
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Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
Courses required for the CPRS will not count towards a LCADC or CADC. The CPRS is not a clinical practice credential and cannot substitute for the LCADC or CADC in NJ State regulations.
INITIAL:
46 hours of pre-approved CPRS training. https://certbd.org/approved-providers/#cprs
RENEWAL:
18 hours in any of the 4 Peer Recovery Domains is due every 24 months.
- Advocacy
- Ethical Responsibility
- Mentoring and Education
- Recovery/Wellness Support
https://certbd.org/applications/certified-peer-recovery-specialist/
Initial Credential
46 CE credit hours required for initial credential.
No You cannot use online courses for your initial CPRS credential.
Credential Renewal
18 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for renewing your CPRS credential.
Addiction Counselor CE does not currently offer any courses applicable to this credential.
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A Primer on Non-Medical Prescription Opioid Misuse: Prevalence, Trends, and Clinical Implications
3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Prevention; Counseling (Theory and Techniques) |
Recorded Webinar |
Mixed Methods Evaluation of Satisfaction With Two Culturally Tailored Substance Use Prevention Programs for American Indian and Alaska Native Emerging Adults
1.5 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
Opioid-Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care Approach (ORCCA): Practice Guide 2023
3.75 CE credit hours
Application to Practice; Addictions, Substance Use; Counseling (Theory and Techniques) |
Reading-Based Online |
EMDR and Narrative Therapy Techniques to Resolve Trauma
3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Counseling (Theory and Techniques); Application to Practice; Treatment Knowledge |
Recorded Webinar |
Scoping Review of Interventions to Link Individuals to Substance Use Services At Discharge from Jail
1.25 CE credit hour
Treatment Knowledge; Application to Practice; Forensic, Criminal Justice; Addictions, Substance Use |
Reading-Based Online |
Planning Primer-Developing a Theory of Change, Logic Models and Strategic and Action Plans
2.25 CE credit hours
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
Primer Capacity-Building Membership, Structure and Leadership
2.25 CE credit hours
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
Selecting Best Fit Programs-Prevention
1.5 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
Methods for Evaluating the Association Between Alcohol Outlet Density and Violent Crime
1 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
Trauma, Shame, and Healing: A Therapist's Guide
3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Application to Practice; Counseling (Theory and Techniques) |
Recorded Webinar |