Applicants

The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) sets the standard for quality rehabilitation counseling services in the United States and Canada. As an independent, not-for-profit organization, the CRCC has certified more than 35,000 counselors with its widely recognized Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) designation.

The CRCC developed its credentialing process in an effort to protect the public. Persons who earn the designation of Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) must demonstrate that they are of good moral character, meet acceptable standards of quality in their practice, and have the requisite education and professional background. To become certified, rehabilitation counselors must meet stringent eligiblity requirements including advanced education and work experience, and must achieve a passing score on the CRC examination. To maintain the CRC designation, certificants must renew their certification every 5 years via continuing education or re-examination.

The CRC Credential

The CRC is the premier credential among rehabilitation counselors.  Accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), the CRC Certification Program ensures certificants are of good moral character, meet nationally accepted standards of quality in their practice, and have the requisite educational and professional background.  As such, the CRC credential can lead to job placements, job advancement, salary advancement, and both medical and non-medical referrals.