Section R4-6-502. Examination

A.      The Board approves the following examinations for applicants for counselor licensure:

1.        National Counselor Examination for Licensure and Certi- fication offered by the National Board for Certified Counselors,

2.        National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination offered by the National Board for Certified Counselors, and

3.        Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Examination offered by the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certifi- cation.

B.       An applicant for counselor licensure shall receive a passing score on an approved licensure examination.

C.      An applicant shall pass an approved examination within 12 months after receiving written examination authorization from the Board. An applicant shall not take an examination more than twice during the 12-month testing period.

D.      If an applicant does not receive a passing score as required under subsection (B) within the 12 months referenced in sub- section (C), the Board shall close the applicant’s file with no recourse to appeal. To receive further consideration for licen- sure, an applicant whose file is closed shall submit a new application and fee.

Historical Note

New Section made by exempt rulemaking at 10 A.A.R. 2700, effective July 1, 2004 (Supp. 04-2). Amended by final exempt rulemaking pursuant to Laws 2015, Chapter 154, § 10, at 21 A.A.R. 2630, effective November 1,

2015 (Supp. 15-4).