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How do I join WCA ?You can join WCA by clicking on the word "Forms" on the left side of this page, then click on the membership form, and follow the instructions on the form when it opens. Back to TopWhere can I find information about licensure ?Information about professional counselor licensing is available at the Department of Regulation and Licensing. You may go to the site by clicking on the link listed below: http://www.drl.state.wi.us/Regulation/applicant_information/dod1044.html Back to TopWhat about continuing education ?IMPORTANT NOTICE: Starting July 1, 2003, every licensed Professional Counselor will be required to complete at least 30 continuing education credit hours in approved continuing education programs during each 2 year licensure period. What are approved continuing education programsMPSW 14.04 Approved continuing education programs. The following continuing education programs and other educational activities are approved as continuing education programs under this chapter. (1) Any continuing education program approved, sponsored or provided by the National Rehabilitation Counselor Association (NRCA), the American Rehabilitation Counselor Association (ARCA), or the Wisconsin Rehabilitation Counselor Association, (WRCA). (2) Any continuing education program sponsored by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) or by a provider approved by NBCC. (3) Any continuing education program approved, sponsored or provided by the American Counseling Association (ACA) or the Wisconsin Counseling Association (WCA). (4) Any continuing education program approved by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CBCC) (5) Any continuing education program offered by a college or university accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
Individuals can get NBCC Continuing Education Credits/Clock Hours for attending training sessions that would meet the standards for NBCC and Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing from the Wisconsin Counseling Association (WCA). Members of WCA can get a Certificate of Completion for attending approved training at no cost to you. Non WCA individuals that want approval for attending approved training sessions can get a Certificate of Completion for a cost of $15.00 per training session attended or they can join WCA for $45.00 annual dues and get CEU’S at no cost. To obtain the Certificate of Completion/CEU document an individual must complete the Continuing Education Contact Hours (CEU’S) Report Form, attach the training session agenda and mail it to: Roger
H. Gantzarow LPC, NCC, MCC Roger in turn will sign the CEU Form and mail that and a certificate back to you.
Non WCA individuals should make checks payable to WCA in the amount of $15.00 for each training session attended or they can join WCA for $45.00.
How is continuing education credit granted.John Schweitzer, Legal Counsel to the Department of Regulation and Licensing has informed us that" No advance arrangement with the Department is necessary. Simply maintain your certificates or other proof of attendance at programs sponsored by the approved sponsors, for at least 4 years in case they are audited by the department."
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