Recertification
Recertification Information for National Certified Counselors (NCCs)
The information below pertains only to requirements for recertification of NBCC credentials. Be requirements for renewal of any other credentials including a state counselor license must be obtained by contacting the board that administers that credential.
Number of CE Hours Required
All NCCs are required to complete 100 continuing education clock hours in each five-year certification cycle. Any NCC who also holds the NCSC, CCMHC, or MAC is also is required to obtain a percentage of the 100 hours in the specialty area. NBCC counts continuing education credit in clock hours, also known as “hour for hour” credit. If you feel confused about how to count your clock hours please contact the NBCC Recertification Department at
recertification@nbcc.org.
One academic semester hour/credit = 15 clock hours
One academic quarter hour/credit = 10 clock hours
Recertifying by Examination
NCCs are allowed to recertify by taking the National Counselor Examination (NCE) in lieu of taking the 100 clock hours of continuing education. Please note that the exam should be requested within the last 12 months of the five year certification cycle. Download the request form.
Code of Ethics & Annual Fee Payment
In addition to the continuing education requirement, NCCs are required to maintain adherence to the NBCC Code of Ethics and pay all annual fees. An important part of adherence to the NBCC Code of Ethics is prompt reporting of any violations, charges, or infractions of any kind to the NBCC Ethics Office. You are required to report any such violations, charges, or infractions within 60 days of the event. Reports must be made in writing, with all supporting documentation, to the NBCC Ethics Office.
Eight Methods for Earning Continuing Education Credit Accepted by NBCC
For any NBCC credential, there are eight methods of earning continuing education credit. They are listed below along with required documentation and any limit on the number of clock hours permitted for each method. You may
click here to go to the “Eight Methods” page for detailed information on what is included in each method.
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College/University Courses |
Copy of Transcript/Grade Report
(no limit) |
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Seminar, Workshops, Conferences |
Copy of Certificate or Letter of Attendance
(no limit) |
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Publications, Presentations &
New Program Development |
See detail page for documentation requirement (limit 20 hours for this category) |
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Supervision/Consultation |
Letter from Supervisor
(limit of 25 hours) |
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Dissertations |
Copy of Transcript
(limit 45 hours) |
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Leadership |
Letter of Confirmation
(limit 20 hours) |
Approved CE Content Areas for Each NBCC Credential
Please click on the credential to see more detailed information of the requirements for each credential.
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NCC |
NCSC |
CCMHC |
MAC |
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Counseling Theory and Practice and the Helping Relationship |
Appraisal of Individuals |
Counseling psychotherapy Theory and Practice |
Drug Information and Terminology |
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Human Growth and Development |
Group Counseling |
Abnormal psychology And Psychopathology |
Theories of Addictions |
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Social and Cultural Foundations |
Cultural Diversity in Counseling |
Testing and Appraisal |
Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Addictions |
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Group Dynamics, Processing and Counseling |
Career Development |
Group Counseling and Psychotherapy |
Addictions Assessment |
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Career Development and Counseling |
Fundamentals of School Counseling |
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Issues in Treatment of Addictions |
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Assessment |
Supervised Practicum in School Counseling |
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Addictions Group Counseling |
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Research and Program Evaluation |
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Family Addictions Counseling |
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Counselor Professional Identity and Practice Issues |
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