The NEW CCB Recertification application is available HERE

The renewal packets are available for download below. The rewewal packet must be completed, signed and mailed with the recertification application. Please refer to the Recertification Information section below for important news regarding the NEW CCB Recertification Program.

Recertification Information

IMPORTANT NEWS REGARDING THE NEW CCB RECERTIFICATION PROGRAM

The NEW CCB Recertification Program will feature several improvements over the existing recertification process including an optional renewal period (1, 2 or 3 years), discounts for multiple year renewals and mailed renewal packets. Renewal packets will be sent to all CCB credential holders with renewal dates after September 1, 2010.

The program will have annual renewal standards and fees so that individuals can choose the renewal period for their credential. For example, someone with a CAC - Certified Addiction Counselor credential can complete the one year renewal, or choose a two or three year renewal period.

All CCB credentials are due for recertification on the 1st day of the month.

In order to process your recertification, payment and training documentation must be received with your original and signed application. Faxed or photocopies of applications will not be accepted.

Recertification fees may be paid by check or money order or by credit card online at the CCB website. CASH IS NOT ACCEPTED BY THE CCB FOR ANY FEES. All CCB fees are non-refundable. If there is a problem with your recertification application, you will be notified in writing. It is your responsibility to know when your credential is due for recertification and to complete the recertification process prior to your recertification deadline. Late fee is due 30 days after your recertification due date and is applied to each credential due for recertification.

CCB Recertification Requirements

Please review carefully, as several changes have been made effective September 2010.

Certification Type and Annual Training Requirements Effective September 2010

CAC - 20 hours of addiction-specific training (1) (2) including 1 hour of ethics PER RECERT PERIOD

CIT - 30 hours of addiction-specific training (1) including 1 hour of ethics PER RECERT PERIOD

CCS - 3 hours of clinical supervision-specific training (1) (2) (3)

NCCS - 3 hours of clinical supervision-specific training (1) including 1 hour of ethics PER RECERT PERIOD

CCDP/CCDP-D/SCCD - 20 hours of co-occurring disorders-specific training (1) (2) (4)

CPP - 20 hours of prevention-specific training (1) (2) including 1 hour of ethics PER RECERT PERIOD

APP - 18 hours of prevention-specific training (1) including 1 hour of ethics PER RECERT PERIOD

MATS - 6 hours of medication assisted treatment-specific training (1) (2) (5)

SCPG - 10 hours of gambling-specific training (1) (2)

SCSA - 6 hours of addiction-specific training (1) (2) including 1 hour of ethics PER RECERT PERIOD

CAC - Emeritus - Currently no required training to maintain CAC-Emeritus status

NOTES:

(1) Training events include workshops, conference, college courses, in services and distance learning programs and must be documented with a certificate of attendance, official transcript or letter from training entity in order to be applied to the recertification purposes. No other activities will be accepted in lieu of training requirements (i.e., Category II activities).

(2) At least half of the trainings must be CCB-approved (i.e., 10 CCB-approved hours for CAC)

(3) These hours are in addition to the CAC training hours (26 hours total required for CAC & CCS)

(4) Co-occurring disorder specific training must include content that focuses upon co-occurring substance use and mental disorders

(5) Medication assisted treatment specific training must include content that focuses upon medication assisted treatment of addiction

IMPORTANT NOTICE: The CCB no longer requires original educational and training certificates to be submitted with the recertification application. Your recertification application will not be processed unless you submit copies of all educational activities being applied to recertification. Falsification of any part of this application will be grounds for review by the Ethics Committee of the Connecticut Certification Board and may result in having certification suspended or revoked.

Please Note:

1) In order to become/maintain international certification with the IC&RC if you are reciprocally certified as a CAC, CCS, CCDP, CCDP-D or CPP, no fee or application is required as the CCB staff will process this as part of your recertification application. If you are eligible for international certification with IC&RC, your certificate will be sent directly to you by the IC&RC approximately 6 weeks after your complete the recertification process.

2) It is your responsibility to be aware of your recertification date and to complete the recertification process prior to your renewal date. Applicants should make copies of everything submitted and ensure they are maintaining records of training events attended and copies of all recertification applications submitted.

3) Education not properly documented will be denied and delay the processing of your recertification. Training documentation must include at minimum your name, sponsoring organization, date of training, number of hours attended, trainer, and title of training. All trainings must be at least 1 hour in duration and must have been obtained in the previous two year period.

4) College courses submitted must have a completion date within the recertification period and be documented with an official transcript sent directly from the educational institution. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted.

5) If you do not have sufficient CCB-approved content, you can request a review of the content by CCB staff (application, fee and training materials required). To request a CCB content review, contact the CCB office for details, submission requirements and to request an application.