How to recertify
The recertification process provides certificants the opportunity to build on their existing skills and knowledge through hands-on experience and continuing education. It also enables them to reaffirm their commitment to NCBTMB’s Codes of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
When to recertify
NCBTMB certificants must recertify every four years. To verify when you need to recertify, check the expiration date on your NCBTMB certificate.
Although it is your responsibility to apply for recertification, NCBTMB will notify you by mail one year, and again three months, prior to the expiration date of your certificate. It is also your responsibility to notify NCBTMB in writing if there is a change in your mailing information.
Continuing education and hands-on experience
Certificants are required to submit 48 continuing education hours and documentation for 200 hours of hands-on work experience completed during the four-year certification cycle. Six hours of ethics must be taken from an NCBTMB Approved Provider, with two of the six hours on Standard V of NCBTMB’s Standards of Practice. (link to Standards of practice) If you earn more than the required number of continuing education hours, you may be able to transfer hours to your next four-year cycle. Click on Verification of Continuing Education (CE) Hours to learn more.
To become recertified, certificants must follow all policies and procedures in the Recertification Handbook, which also includes complete information, instructions and application forms. Click here to view a pdf of the Recertification Handbook. To order a hard copy, click here or call 1-888-802-6600 and ask for Publication #685.
To recertify online, click here. Keep in mind that you must have a valid Visa or Mastercard to complete the online Recertification Application.
Approved Providers
NCBTMB Approved Providers are individuals or organizations that have submitted an Approved Provider application that was reviewed by a peer volunteer committee. Only courses that follow NCBTMB guidelines for continuing education and are deemed appropriate by peer reviewers are posted on our website.
Click here to find Approved Providers. You can search for Approved Providers by number or name – or course title, key word, state or category. |
