THE REQUIREMENTS

How to Earn and Maintain the NBCBCC Credential

The NBCBCC credential is awarded to practitioners who meet clear, measurable standards focused on consumer safety, professional competency, and ethical practice. Below are the requirements to earn and maintain the credential.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the NBCBCC credential, applicants must meet all of the following minimum requirements:

Be at least 18 years of age
Provide valid government-issued identification
Successfully complete and clear a mandatory independent third-party background screening
Successfully complete the approved NBCBCC educational program and competency assessment
Agree to comply with all NBCC standards
Agree to abide by the NBCC Code of Ethics

Applicants with disqualifying criminal findings (including sexual offenses, violent felony convictions, or other findings determined to present a consumer safety risk) may be denied credential eligibility.

Educational Competency Standards

Candidates must successfully complete approved educational instruction demonstrating competency in the following areas:

Consumer safety and protection standards
Defined scope of safe practices
Contraindications and professional limitations
Client assessment principles
When and why services should not be performed
Appropriate client referral parameters
Disinfection, sanitation, and infection prevention protocols
Treatment environment safety procedures
Ethical professional conduct
Professional documentation standards
Lawful service representation
Responsible professional decision-making

Educational competency is measured through structured learning and formal assessment.

Competency Assessment Requirements

All credential candidates must successfully complete the NBCBCC competency assessment.

The assessment evaluates:

Foundational professional knowledge
Consumer protection competency
Scope of safe practice understanding
Sanitation and disinfection competency
Professional judgment
Ethical decision-making
Clarification of professional limitations
Accountability awareness

Successful completion of the assessment demonstrates readiness for responsible credentialed practice.

Credential Award Requirements

The NBCBCC credential is awarded only after successful completion of all required steps, including:

Educational program completion
Competency assessment
Background screening clearance
Agreement to the NBCC Code of Ethics
Administrative credentialing review

Credential issuance reflects verified compliance with NBCC standards.

Maintaining Your Credential: Annual Re-Certification

To maintain active NBCBCC status, credential holders must complete annual re-certification requirements, which include:

Submission of an annual renewal application
Payment of annual renewal fees
Verified completion of continuing education
Ongoing compliance with ethical standards
Continued adherence to the defined scope of safe practices
Continued sanitation and disinfection compliance
Maintenance of professional standing
Completion of the NBCBCC Annual Standards Compliance Attestation

The Annual Standards Compliance Attestation is a formal affirmation of continued compliance with all ten NBCBCC professional standards. Submission of false or misleading information may result in administrative review, corrective action, suspension, or credential revocation.

Active renewal reflects demonstrated compliance and professional accountability — not fee payment alone.

Continuing Education Requirements

Continuing education is a mandatory requirement for maintaining the NBCBCC credential.

Continuing education helps credential holders stay current with:

Consumer protection standards
Defined safe practice expectations
Sanitation and disinfection standards
Infection prevention procedures
Evolving professional boundaries
Ethical service delivery
Professional accountability
Current best practices

National Credential Verification Registry

All active NBCBCC credential holders are listed in the official National Credential Verification Registry. Consumers and employers can verify a practitioner's current credential status, renewal compliance, and standing directly through the registry.