21 N.C. Admin. Code 45.0501

Current through Register Vol. 39, No. 13, January 2, 2025

Section 45 .0501 - CONTINUING EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

(a) A certified person shall submit a form with continuing education requirements with his or her annual renewal form, which the Board will make accessible through its website. Each Fee-Based Practicing Pastoral Counselor and Pastoral Counseling Associate shall complete a total of 50 hours of continuing education each year in the following areas:

(1) Category I - Pastoral Theology;

(2) Category II - Clinical Theory and Practice;

(3) Category III - Pastoral, Psychological, and Psychiatric Diagnosis;

(4) Category IV - Consultation and Supervision; and

(5) Category V - Reading Books and Professional Journals in the field of Pastoral Counseling and Psychotherapy.

(b) In a continuing education year, 20 hours of the 50 hours required shall be hours in Category I, II, and III.

(c) A continuing education year shall be defined as January 1 through December 31.

(d) A member of the armed forces whose license is in good standing and to whom G.S. 105-249.2 grants an extension of time to file a tax return shall receive that same extension of time to pay the license renewal fee and complete any continuing education requirements prescribed by the Board. A copy of the military order or the extension approval by the Internal Revenue Service or by the North Carolina Department of Revenue shall be furnished to the Board.

21 N.C. Admin. Code 45 .0501

Authority G.S. 90-385(f); 90-389;
Eff. May 1, 1996;
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. March 1, 2016;
Amended Eff. October 1, 2020.

Authority G.S. 90-385(f); 90-389;
Eff. May 1, 1996.
Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. March 1, 2016;

Amended by North Carolina Register Volume 35, Issue 09, November 2, 2020 effective 10/1/2020.