Certification is designed to promote and maintain integrity and quality. The PCB certification was developed by alcohol and other drug abuse professionals for alcohol and other drug abuse professionals. The competency-based, peer review process measures and tests the knowledge and skills of an individual prior to awarding the credential. The Public To assure professional competency which will meet standards required for licensing, accreditation, and third-party payors. The Profession To provide a method whereby the highest professional standards can be established, maintained and updated.
Certification marks the professionals who are specialists in alcohol and other drug abuse fields.
Certification has been recognized in insurance and other legislation. Opportunity for peer networking, involvement and impact via the Board and Case Presentation Method Evaluators. Certification increases professionalism of the alcohol and other drug abuse field. Employers use the credential as a basis for advancement. Employers request or require certification upon employment.