Revised August 2019 MPS Application 1
Missouri
Credentialing Board
(573) 616-2300 www.missouricb.com 428 E. Capitol, 2
nd
Floor
email: help@missouricb.com Jefferson City, MO 65101
CRITERIA FOR MISSOURI PREVENTION SPECIALIST (MPS)
Missouri Prevention Specialist
1. Proof of High School Diploma/HSE
2. Completion of Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST) (Contact ACT Missouri at 573-
635-6669 for information about attending the training)
3. 3 hours of “Live” ethics training (not online or home study) – may be in-service
Application Instructions & Information:
1. Requirements to receive this credential are subject to change without notice. Please make sure you are using the
current application packet. If you are unsure, contact the MCB office.
2. The application must be typed or neatly printed.
3. The certificate that shows completion of the Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist Training (SAPST) must be
submitted with application. (Contact ACT Missouri at 573-635-6669 for information about attending the training)
4. Please keep a copy of all materials submitted for your records.
5. FEES: The total MPS Fee is $50.00. You may pay by check, money order, or by providing credit card information
on page 4 of the application packet.
Applications will not be reviewed until payment is received.
6. Please be advised that should your application be reviewed and additional information is requested, you will have 90
days to provide the requested information. Failure to do so will result in your application expiring without being
approved.
7. All fees are non refundable. If your application is denied or expires, fees will not be refunded.
8. If your application is denied, you may contact the MCB office staff for instructions on how to appeal the denial of
your application.
9. All materials submitted to the MCB office become property of the MCB.
10. The applicant must currently reside and/or be employed in the State of Missouri at least 51% of the time. The only
exception to this is applicants living and working in a state that is not a member of the International Certification and
Reciprocity Consortium.
11. If at any time during the application process, a question arises about an applicant’s moral character, reputation for
honesty, integrity, or professionalism, the Board may either deny the application at that time or place the application
on hold until an investigation has been done and a decision made regarding the question brought up.
12. Please note that this credential is only valid in the State of Missouri.
13. Please remember that it is your responsibility to keep the MCB office informed of any personal informational
changes such as address and phone number changes. If you fail to notify us of changes, you will be responsible for
any material that is mailed to the wrong address and will have to pay a fee to have the material sent again.
14. Please mail your application to us. Please do not fax or e-mail your application.