Ala. Admin. Code r. 255-X-6-.03

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 255-X-6-.03 - Reactivation Of License

An LPC or ALC with an inactive license may request reactivation of licensure through a written request to the Board. An LPC must submit documentation acceptable to the Board of continuing education activities of no less than forty (40) contact clock hours accrued within the twenty-four (24) months immediately preceding the reactivation request. The forty (40) hours of continuing education must contain a minimum of six (6) clock hours devoted to ethical concerns for practice, assessment, supervision, or research in counseling. An ALC must submit documentation acceptable to the Board of continuing education activities of no less than twenty (20) contact clock hours accrued within the twenty-four (24) months immediately preceding the reactivation request. The twenty (20) hours of continuing education must contain a minimum of three (3) clock hours devoted to ethical concerns for practice, assessment, supervision, or research in counseling. Additionally, the applicant must pay the reactivation fee as well as the renewal fee noted under 255-X-1-.08 of the regulations.

An ALC must submit documentation acceptable to the Board of continuing education activities of no less than ten (10) contact clock hours accrued within the twelve (12) months immediately preceding the reactivation request. The ten (10) hours of continuing education must contain a minimum of two (2) clock hours devoted to ethical concerns for practice, assessment, supervision, or research in counseling. A proposed plan of supervision must also be submitted by the ALC for Board approval. Additionally, the applicant must pay the reactivation fee as well as the renewal fee noted under 255-X-1-.08 of the regulations.

Inactivation of LPC or ALC licenses shall not exceed six (6) years from the date of inactivation by the Board. After six (6) years of inactivation has passed, any licensure applicant must reapply under the current regulations for initial ALC licensure with forfeiture of all accrued supervision, and all client experience hours.

Ala. Admin. Code r. 255-X-6-.03

New Rule: Filed September 25, 2000; effective October 30, 2000. Amended: Filed March 22, 2002; effective April 26, 2002. Amended: Filed May 30, 2003; effective July 4, 2003. Amended: Filed November 9, 2006; effective December 14, 2006. Amended: Filed September 28, 2009; effective November 2, 2009.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXIV, Issue No. 10, July 29, 2016, eff. 8/28/2016.

Amended by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XL, Issue No. 05, February 28, 2022, eff. 4/14/2022.

Author: Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 34-8A-6.