Exceptions to any of the above requirements will be considered by the Board of Professional Certification upon receipt of a written statement explaining why and how the intent of the educational and experiental requirements are satisfied. This fee is non-refundable. At the end of five years, applicants must apply for recertification. The Board meets at least annually to review and take action on applications. Submitted applications must include a completed application form, degree transcripts, a current resume, three reference letters and the appropriate fee.
Yearly renewal requires only the fee be supplied.
Recertification requires completion of a new application form, current resume, three reference letters and recertification fee. Degree transcripts are not required. If an initial application for certification is denied by the BPC, an applicant may reapply. Re-applications may be based on completing deficiencies specified by the BPC or on exceptions deemed appropriate by the applicant. Those interested in becoming certified should write to the Chairperson of the BPC, at the address given below, for application materials.