Continuing Competency
Continuing Competency Requirements for Renewal 2027
The NSCCT board of directors has set the continuing competency submission requirements for the 2027 Renewal. The requirement is to complete and report 10 hours of formal professional development for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.
The Nova Scotia College of Counselling Therapists is mandated by the Counselling Therapists Act to establish and oversee a CCP. The Program is in place to serve the public interest. The Program is in place to ensure that counselling therapists consistently engage in continuing education that pertains to their counselling practice. Its primary objectives are to enhance skills, uphold professional practice standards, and provide reassurance to the public regarding the competence of counselling therapists. Participation in the CCP is mandatory for active practice license holders.
Instructions:
Download the report template and document formal learning activities on the report template. This template is on the registrant portal in the library. Save the report to your personal computer. Do not submit evidence of completion to NSCCT unless requested to do so.
The following activities must be relevant to counselling therapy practice and are eligible for reporting:
- University courses
- Workshops and seminars
- Presentations
- Online coursework
- In-service training provided by an employer
- Participation on an NSCCT board or committee
- Supervision hours completed during candidacy
- Supervision education
For auditing purposes, verification of professional development may include:
- A syllabus or general outline of the completed course
- A continuing education certificate or certificate of completion
- An educational program with written educational goals and specific, measurable learning objectives
- Website documentation of registration, payment, or certification from an online course or conference
- Other formal documentation of the event or activity
- Evidence of formal professional development activities, such as published research
- NSCCT retains verification of attendance at NSCCT presentations, town halls and volunteer participation.
Details about how to submit the report will be communicated prior to renewal.