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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The Board may issue a certificate as a problem gambling counselor to:
1. A person who:
(a) Is not less than 21 years of age;
(b) Has received a bachelor's degree, master's degree or a doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in a field of social science approved by the Board;
(c) Has completed not less than 60 hours of training specific to problem gambling approved by the Board;
(d) Has completed at least 2,000 hours of supervised counseling of persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling in a setting approved by the Board;
(e) Passes the written and oral examination prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.290;
(f) Presents himself or herself when scheduled for an interview at a meeting of the Board;
(g) Pays the fees required pursuant to NRS 641C.470; and
(h) Submits all information required to complete an application for a certificate.
2. A person who:
(a) Is not less than 21 years of age;
(b) Is licensed as:
(1) A clinical social worker pursuant to chapter 641B of NRS;
(2) A clinical professional counselor pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS;
(3) A marriage and family therapist pursuant to chapter 641A of NRS;
(4) A physician pursuant to chapter 630 of NRS;
(5) A nurse pursuant to chapter 632 of NRS and has received a master's degree or a doctoral degree from an accredited college or university;
(6) A psychologist pursuant to chapter 641 of NRS;
(7) An alcohol and drug counselor pursuant to this chapter; or
(8) A clinical alcohol and drug counselor pursuant to this chapter;
(c) Has completed not less than 60 hours of training specific to problem gambling approved by the Board;
(d) Has completed at least 1,000 hours of supervised counseling of persons with an addictive disorder related to gambling in a setting approved by the Board;
(e) Passes the written and oral examination prescribed by the Board pursuant to NRS 641C.290;
(f) Pays the fees required pursuant to NRS 641C.470; and
(g) Submits all information required to complete an application for a certificate.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Nevada Revised Statutes Title 54. Professions, Occupations and Businesses § 641C.430. Requirements for issuance of certificate - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/nv/title-54-professions-occupations-and-businesses/nv-rev-st-641c-430/
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