Recertification

The recertification program has been designed using a point system to encourage professional involvement and to ensure continued competency in the field of certification.  ABC certificates expire on the fifth anniversary of certification.  The appropriate number of points must be accumulated prior to expiration to attain recertification for an additional five years.​

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Date	Requirements
March 1	Annual Maintenance Fee:  $100 Rules of Professional Conduct  If you wish to claim points, submit a Professional Development Report (recertification packet) Certificants who do not submit their Annual Maintenance Fee and Rules of Professional Conduct by March 1 will be placed on probation.
June 1	Annual Maintenance Fee plus Late Fee:  $150 Rules of Professional Conduct ​ Recertification Packets may be submitted through June 1.  Certificants who do not submit their Annual Maintenance Fee and Rules of Professional Conduct by June 1 will be placed on suspension. ​
September 1	Annual Maintenance Fee plus Penalty Fee:  $275 ​Rules of Professional Conduct  After September 1, certification will be revoked.

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Submission Link

Rules of Professional Conduct

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Other Important Links

Members Only Access

Point Structure (09-0608S)

Recert. Instructions (09-0609S)

Approved Organizations (09-0616S)

Confirmation of Forensic Work (09-0610F)

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Continuing Education Links

Approved Courses

Unapproved Courses

Acceptance of Continuing Ed (09-0613S)

Submit Continuing Ed for Approval

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Please note the following when completing your electronic packet:

1. Begin the process by completing the Rules of Professional Conduct.  That form will take you to the Professional Development Report.
2. Professional Development Report:  The reporting form can accommodate up to two specialties.  If you are reporting points for more than two specialties, you will need to create a second submission.  Only include the points for the additional specialties on the second submission.  If you have questions or concerns regarding this process, please contact the Registrar for more guidance ([email protected]).  
3. Supporting Documents: You must submit supporting documents for activities claimed on the Professional Development Report.
   1. Have all of your supporting documentation ready and in digital format.
   2. Each supporting document should be a separate file.
   3. File names should easily identify the document.
   4. We cannot accept Adobe Portfolios. 
4. The form will allow you to save your work and return.
5. Once you submit the form, you will receive an email confirmation. If you need to make an amendment to your submission, please use the "Edit Submission" link in your confirmation email.
6. The ABC will not process or retain professional development reports if a certificant has met all of the point requirements for recertification.  Prior to completing professional development reports, please review your current standing in your certificant record on the Members Only Access of this website. The ABC will only review and confirm documentation to ensure that a certificant meets recertification requirements.   If you have met your recertification requirement, the points reflected on your points chart in your certificant record will reflect what was reviewed and may not reflect all points you claimed.