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Missouri Credentialing Board
Providing Credentialing and Training For
Substance Use Disorder Professionals For Over 40 Years
Substance Use Disorder Professionals For Over 40 Years
Fall Renewal Process
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Renewal materials postmarked from October 1 – October 31, 2025 will be charged a processing fee.
Please note: Renewals submitted during this period may not be processed by the expiration date of October 31, 2025. We strongly encourage all credential holders to renew early to avoid processing delays or the need for reinstatement. Thank you for your attention to these important updates.
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Peer Summit Region 7 • Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa
Lighting The Way: A Peers ROle IN Hope and Healing
October 1-2, 2025 - Kansas City Expo Center
NEW: High in Plain Sight Certification
Total Number of Continuing Education Hours: 6 Hours
Tall Cop Says Stop™ is proud to announce that our nationally recognized training program, “High in Plain Sight,” has been officially certified by the Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB) and the National Professional Credentialing Association (NPCA). This certification reflects our continued commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based education to professionals across the nation who are working to address substance abuse and community safety.
Founded by Officer Jermaine Galloway, a veteran law enforcement officer with over 20 years of experience in underage drinking and drug enforcement, Tall Cop Says Stop™ has become a trusted name in substance abuse prevention training. Officer Galloway is widely regarded as one of the leading experts on current drug and alcohol trends and has trained more than 105,000 professionals nationwide. His work has earned multiple national and international awards for innovation and impact in the field.
Certification by the MCB and NPCA signifies that the program meets rigorous national standards for professional training and credentialing. The NPCA is dedicated to promoting excellence, integrity, and collaboration among professional certification programs across industries ensuring that certified programs like “High in Plain Sight” deliver meaningful, high-impact education.
“Receiving certification from NPCA is an honor that reinforces our mission,” said Officer Galloway. “Our goal has always been to equip communities with real-world knowledge and tools that can save lives. This recognition validates that mission and the quality of our work.
Introductory Overview
The “High in Plain Sight” program offers participants essential knowledge and practical strategies to recognize, prevent, and respond to emerging substance abuse trends. Designed for law enforcement, educators, prevention specialists, and community leaders, the training helps empower professionals to create safer and healthier environments.
Traininbg Date:
- VIRTUAL Training is $295: December 1st from 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. CST (4 hours)
- Follow Up Homework Assignment Report-out is Dec 9th from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CST (1 Hour) – Homework Time (1 Hour)
The Missouri Credentialing Board Launches Addiction Ministries Certification Program
The Missouri Credentialing Board (MCB) is proud to announce the launch of the Addition Ministries Certification Program in partnership with Ministry Studies Online. This new certification is designed for pastors, church leaders, lay ministers, youth leaders, volunteers, and anyone serving in a pastoral or church-based role who wants to better understand substance use and support individuals and families in their care.
Substance use issues affect individuals in every community, including our congregations. Faith-based leaders are often on the front lines, offering counsel, comfort, and practical support. This certification provides the knowledge and skills to:
- Recognize signs of substance use and related challenges.
- Respond with compassion and appropriate referrals.
- Integrate understanding of addiction into pastoral care and ministry outreach.
- Build stronger connections between churches, community resources, and recovery supports.
Certification matters because it:
- Demonstrates a commitment to high standards of care.
- Validates your training through a recognized credentialing body.
- Enhances credibility with community partners, social service agencies, and congregants seeking help.
Details about enrollment, training requirements, and certification timelines can be found on the MCB website, along with more information about the program. To explore the full range of courses offered through Ministry Studies Online, visit NPCA Credentialing — MinistryStudiesOnline.com
Crisis Responsive Peer Training Event
Family Support Provider Training Event
Youth Peer Specialist Training Event
Advanced Peer Supervision Training
To purchase an International Certificate, professionals must first hold a valid and current reciprocal-level credential or license through an IC&RC member board before completing the International Certificate Order Form.
Specific information on requirements for the various credentials offered by the MCB.
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Specific information on requirements for the various credentials offered by the MCB.
For complete information, access a credential application under the “Credentials” link.
Remote proctoring is a new option for taking an IC&RC exam. Instead of going to a testing site, it allows you to use your own computer to take the exam while a proctor in a different location watches you via the camera on your computer. Besides not needing to travel to a testing site, another benefit of using a remote proctor is that proctors are available most any time of the day or night. In order to use this option, the computer you plan to use must be compatible with the proctoring program. This can and should be tested in advance before signing up for the remote proctoring option. However, if you do not take the appropriate steps to ensure the computer you will be using is reliable as well as compatible with the remote testing program, neither the MCB nor the IC&RC remote testing company (SMT) will be able to refund you for that test attempt if you experience technical issues during the exam. You will need to pay the $175 retesting fee to retake the exam.
The Missouri Credentialing Board offers a reinstatement period for any eligible MCB Professional who has let their credential(s) expire in the past 5 years from the current date. Please complete the attached reinstatement packet, appropriate fees and copies of all training certificates and submit to 428 East Capitol, 3rd Floor, Jefferson City, Mo. 65101.
Under section 630.170, RSMo, individuals who have been found guilty of or pleaded guilty (including those that received a suspended imposition of sentence or a suspended execution of sentence) or nolo contendere to certain specified crimes* are disqualified from working in mental health programs that are operated, licensed, certified, accredited, in possession of deemed status, or funded by the Department of Mental Health. Any person who is disqualified under this section may request an exception to this employment disqualification from the Department of Mental Health Exceptions Committee.
