NRS641C.420. Requirements for issuance of certificate; period certificate is valid; scope of practice authorized by certificate.

      1.  The Board shall issue a certificate as an alcohol and drug abuse counselor intern to a person who:

      (a) Is not less than 21 years of age;

      (b) Is a citizen of the United States or is lawfully entitled to remain and work in the United States;

      (c) Has:

             (1) A high school diploma; or

             (2) A general equivalency diploma or an equivalent document;

      (d) Pays the fees required pursuant to NRS 641C.470;

      (e) Submits proof to the Board that the person:

             (1) Is enrolled in a program from which he or she will receive an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or doctoral degree in a field of social science approved by the Board; or

             (2) Has received an associate’s degree, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or doctoral degree in a field of social science approved by the Board; and

      (f) Submits all information required to complete an application for a certificate.

      2.  A certificate as an alcohol and drug abuse counselor intern is valid for 1 year and may be renewed. The Board may waive any requirement for the renewal of a certificate upon good cause shown by the holder of the certificate.

      3.  A certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor intern may, under the supervision of a licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor or licensed clinical alcohol and drug abuse counselor:

      (a) Engage in the practice of counseling alcohol and drug abusers; and

      (b) Diagnose or classify a person as an alcoholic or drug abuser.

      (Added to NRS by 1999, 3054; A 2003, 1165; 2005, 2763; 2007, 3069; 2013, 3293)