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Instructor and Counselor Certification

How Do I Get Certified As A Prime For Life® Instructor?

There are several steps in the new instructor certification process:

  1. View the Upcoming Events calendar, choose an event in your state, and click Register to register for a new instructor training in your state.
  2. Attend a New Instructor Training.
  3. Pass a final exam and complete practice teaching.
  4. Deliver a Prime For Life® group.

The final step to your certification is to:

  1. Report your experience online by completing the certification report.

How many hours will I earn?

Prevention Research Institute has been approved as an Approved Education Provider of NAADAC CEUs.

The number of hours earned will depend on the number of hours each state or system sets mandates for a new instructor training. You can view the hours and other details when you choose a training event in the Upcoming Events calendar.

You will earn the designated credits/hour upon successful completion of the training. The training certificate will be sent to you within 15 business days after the conclusion of the event. It is the participant's responsibility to establish whether hours earned in PRI events fulfill credentialing requirements of affiliated agencies. Contact your state or system coordinator for more information.

PLEASE NOTE: Certification as a Prime For Life® instructor does not guarantee licensure to practice, or employment as a drug and alcohol instructor, counselor, or therapist in all states, counties or cities. Some states have different or more extensive requirements than others. Contact your state or system coordinator for more information.

How Do I Get Recertified To Continue Delivering Prime For Life®?

Depending on the state or system where you provide services, you may need to recertify by participating in a continuing education event. Even if you are not required to attend, we encourage attendance. To see a list of current Prime For Life mandated states recertification requirements click here. We offer new learning topics and sessions annually at no cost to you. Hours are granted for attendance. Visit here to find an event close to you!

How many Prime For Life® Continuing Education hours will I earn?

Prevention Research Institute has been approved as an Approved Education Provider of NAADAC CEUs.

The number of hours earned will depend on the number of hours each state or system mandates for the event. You can view the credit hours and other details when you choose a Continuing Education training event in the Upcoming Events calendar.

You will earn the designated hours upon successful completion of the training. The renewed training certificate will be sent to you within 15 business days after the conclusion of the event. It is the participant's responsibility to establish whether hours earned in PRI events fulfill credentialing requirements of affiliated agencies. Contact your state or system coordinator for more information. *Note, As of June 1, 2016, PRI no longer offers IACET approved CEUs.

How Do I Get Certified As A Prime Solutions® Counselor?

I Have Been Trained. How Can I Find My Certification Information?

If you are a trained instructor or counselor, you can check on your certification status by logging in to your myDashboard in the secure area of the site. Then click My Certification under the Instructor Information widget.

If you have concerns about your certification status or questions about credit for attendance at a training events, please email Jo Marie. You can also call 800.922.9489 during office hours from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, M-F.