CCGC REQUIREMENTS

The ADRA shall issue a certificate as a Certified Compulsive Gambling Counselor (CCGC) to each candidate who:

1.     Is at least 21 years of age.

2.     Is a legal resident of the United States.

3.     Is not in violation of any ethical standards subscribed to by the Board.

4.     Has not been convicted of a felony.  However, the Board in its discretion may waive this  requirement upon review of the individual’s circumstances.

5.     Possesses and maintains a Licensed Addiction Counselor, Certified Addiction Counselor or Registered Addiction Counselor or other approved license to practice independently. Any license or certification not issued by the ADRA must be approved by the ADRA.

6.     Successfully completes thirty (30) clock hours of gambling addiction courses from an ADRA   approved education program. If not credentialed by the ADRA there must be documented an additional sixty (60) hours in specific addiction treatment education.

7.     Demonstrates professional competency by passing a written and oral examination prescribed by the ADRA.

Credit received for practicum, internship, or other experiential education may be claimed for education or experience, but not both.

REQUIREMENTS FOR RECERTIFICATION

During the two years prior to renewal of certification counselors shall:

Provide proof of current license, certification or registry to practice.  Each candidate must complete forty-eight (48) continuing education hours from an AEP.  Six (6) must be in ethics and eight (8) specific to counseling compulsive gamblers.  Any hours not provided by an AEP must be approved and accepted by the ADRA.

updated 11/2006