NRS 433.6255: “Certified prevention specialist” defined. [Effective July 1, 2026.]

“Certified prevention specialist” means a natural person who:

1. Supervises, reviews and implements evidence-based programs, policies, practices and other culturally relevant interventions in schools or communities to:

(a) Prevent substance use, early-onset substance use, substance use disorder and other behavioral health disorders;

(b) Reduce the harms caused by substance use, substance use disorder and other behavioral health disorders; or

(c) Address systemic barriers to wellness for the purposes of improving public health and reducing the frequency of substance misuse, substance use disorder and other behavioral health disorders; and

2. Is authorized under the provisions of NRS 433.631 to hold himself or herself out as a certified prevention specialist.