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Counselors of Problem and Compulsive Gambling Certification (PCGC)

Minimum Requirements
Below you will find a chart detailing the minimum requirements for certification, which include: work experience, supervision received, education, passing the written CAS, Inc. exam and paying all appropriate fees.

Degree
IDPR Licensed* Counseling Professionals or CMADC

Direct Services/Work Experience
1 yr./2,000 hrs.

Time Limit
N/A

Hours of Direct Supervision
N/A

Hours of Education
30 Gambling Specific

Exam: CAS, Inc. Exam Fee $250
Fees: App. $75   Initial Cert. $140

Degree
Master's Level or CSADC

Direct Services/Work Experience
1 yr./2,000 hrs.

Time Limit
3 Years

Hours of Direct Supervision
50

Hours of Education
250
(30 of Gambling)
(220 of Addiction)

Exam: CAS, Inc. Exam Fee $250
Fees: App. $75   Initial Cert. $140

Degree
Bachelor's Level or CRADC

Direct Services/Work Experience
2 yr./4,000 hrs.

Time Limit
4 Years

Hours of Direct Supervision
100

Hours of Education
250
(30 of Gambling)
(220 of Addiction)

Exam: CAS, Inc. Exam Fee $250
Fees: App. $75   Initial Cert. $140

Degree
Assiciate's Level or CADC

Direct Services/Work Experience
3 yr./6,000 hrs.

Time Limit
5 Years

Hours of Direct Supervision
150

Hours of Education
250
(30 of Gambling)
(220 of Addiction)

Exam: CAS, Inc. Exam Fee $250
Fees: App. $75   Initial Cert. $140

Degree
HS Diploma/GED

Direct Services/Work Experience
4 yr./8,000 hrs.

Time Limit
6 Years

Hours of Direct Supervision
200

Hours of Education
250
(30 of Gambling)
(220 of Addiction)

Exam: CAS, Inc. Exam Fee $250
Fees: App. $75   Initial Cert. $140

* Licensed physician to practice medicine in all its branches pursuant to the Medical Practice Act of 1987; licensed professional counselor or licensed clinical professional counselor pursuant to the Professional Counselor and Clinical Professional Counselor Licensing Act (225 ILCS 107 or; licensed as a psychologist pursuant to the Clinical Psychology Practice Act (225 ILCS 15) or; licensed as a social worker or licensed clinical social worker pursuant to the Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act (225 ILCS 20).


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