Recertification
CRM
Every 2 Years
Certification renewal is required every 2 years to maintain active status.
6 Hours Ethics
Complete 6 hours of Ethics training as part of the renewal requirements.
2 Hours Suicide Prevention
Complete 2 hours of Suicide Prevention training during the renewal cycle.
20 Hours SUD Specific
Complete 20 hours of education focused on Substance Use Disorder (SUD) topics.
Renewal Fee
Submit your renewal payment inside of Certemy.
CRM - Renewal Requirements
The CRM requires 20 hours of continuing education every 2 years.
To ensure sufficient time to process your renewal packet, please submit renewal form in Certemy at least 2 weeks before expiration.
- The 20 hours of continuing education must include the following. All education hours must be accredited or approved by a recognized/approved accreditation body. Education hours must include the topical areas of:
- 6 Hours of Ethics
- 2 hours of Suicide Prevention (click here for list of free/low cost courses)
- SUD Peer Education - 14 hours
- Alcohol and Drug Treatment or Peer Services Education
- Dual Diagnosis
- Special Populations in A&D Treatment and Recovery Support Services
- Relapse Prevention
- ASAM
- MAT, Harm Reduction
- ATOD Prevention
- Addiction Specific Ethics (Mandatory Reporting, CFR 42, etc.)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Etc.
- A renewal fee of $120 is required
- MHACBO will accept virtually all counseling related Ethics Courses