The History of Rehabilitation Counselor Certification
The certification movement for Rehabilitation Counselors has spanned more than 16 years. During this time extensive discussion on the topic took place, the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) was incorporated, and a reliable and valid written examination was developed and tested. Finally, a Certification Maintenance process that meets the standards of the National Commission for Health Certifying Agencies was established and accepted by the professional constituency. These efforts and the fact that 10,000 professionals have become certified in the field of rehabilitation counseling provide support for the viability of the certification process for the professional rehabilitation counselor and the existent profession of Rehabilitation Counseling.