CERTIFICATION PERIOD & RENEWAL FOR PS-C: The Maine certification period for the PS-C is two years from the time of approval. Forty (40) hours of documented continuing education is required every two years for re-certification. Three (3) hours must come from an approved Prevention Ethics Training. A recommitment to the Code of Ethical Standards is required. Applicants are required to resubmit a signed, copy of the Code of Ethical Standards.
Documenting Education: Education hours by discipline must be documented on the Maine Certified Prevention Specialist Education Documentation form in the re-certification application packet and accompanied with certificates of completion for each documented training/workshop.
The re-certification fee for the Certified Prevention Specialist (PS-C) and Advanced Certified Prevention Specialist (PS-A) is $75.00.
Certification Period, Renewal, and Requirements for Advanced Certified Prevention Specialist (PS-A) Recertification: The Maine certification period for the PS-A is two years from the time of approval. Also required for recertification:
- Forty (40) hours of documented continuing education is required every two years for recertification.
- Three (3) hours must come from an approved Prevention Ethics Training
- Six (6) hours must be IC&RC Prevention Domain and Task relevant management training hours.
- The Maine PS-A certification period is two years from the date of approval.
- A recommitment to the Code of Ethical Standards is required. Applicants are required to submit a signed copy of the current MPCB Code of Ethical Standards
It is the responsibility of the applicant to notify the Maine Prevention Certification Board of any contact information changes such as name, address, email address, and phone number during the two years of certification. A lack of communication from the applicant about such changes could delay the re-certification process. Failure to re-certify will result in the loss of the Prevention Certificate.
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