About
Our mission is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Montana by regulating our certified professionals through experience, education, and compliance with professional and ethical standards.
About MPCB
Established in 2022, the Montana Prevention Certification Board (MPCB) is a volunteer non-profit professional credentialing organization. MPCB serves the public interest by developing, administering, and maintaining certification programs that reflect current standards of competent practice for prevention specialists and those working in related public health capacities. We strive to advance the field of prevention as a viable and effective professional discipline to benefit all Montana communities.
We provide credentials for individuals working in the field of prevention according to the high standards set by the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC). Once certified, professionals are required to strictly observe a Code of Ethical Conduct and participate in annual continuing education (CE).
The MPCB was founded with support and collaboration between Montana DPHHS Behavioral Health Developmental Disabilities Division (BHDD) and Prevention Support Services in Helena, with grant funding from the Montana Healthcare Foundation (MHCF) and assistance from the University of Montana.
Purpose of Certification
MPCB serves the public interest by developing, administering, and maintaining certification programs that reflect current standards of competent practice for prevention specialists and those working in related public health capacities. MPCB’s mission is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Montana by regulating our certified professionals through experience, education, and compliance with professional and ethical standards. It is the position of IC&RC and MPCB that regulatory and funding agencies, whether on the national or local level, should require prevention professionals to be certified to ensure services are provided appropriately and ethically.
MPCB also promotes professional development and growth. Once an applicant receives their CPS (Certified Prevention Specialist) credential from MPCB, their communities can rest assured that a professional equipped with the highest standards in the field is working on their behalf.