Who is Eligible:
To be eligible for certification, the applicant must be registered/credentialed with the governing bodies listed below and hold a minimum of a master’s degree in their profession.
Training Requirements:
A minimum of 18 clock hours of CPD training based on the training requirements below.
Pre-approved, 3rd party trainings that meet the training requirements for CACC certification include:
Wondering if a course meets the requirements for CACC certification? Submit a copy of or link to the course title, speaker, outline and learning objectives to info@evergreencertifications.com for review.
Please note that Evergreen Certifications does not offer continuing education, all training must be purchased directly through the accredited training organization. Training is not included in the certification fee.
Application Process:
For your initial 2-year certification, please complete the following steps.
- Complete a qualifying training
- Remit your initial application payment of $249.99 USD online
- Upload the following documents to your account:
- A copy of the candidate’s professional license
- Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CPD or completion certificate
- CACC application form
Evergreen Certifications will certify applicants who meet the above requirements.
Please note: Certification does not imply endorsement of clinical competency. As a licensed professional, you are responsible for reviewing the scope of practice, including activities that are defined in law as beyond the boundaries of practice in accordance with and in compliance with your profession’s standards.
Renewal Process:
To maintain CACC certification, a renewal is required. After your initial 2-year certification, a 2-year renewal requires 12 clock hours of LGBTQIA+ focused CPD
Note: To assist with the identification of renewal content options, below are recommended areas for initial renewal:
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- Reproductive justice
- Ethics LGBTQIA+ related
- Intersectionality
- Privilege
- Healthcare Disparities
- Principles of LGBTQIA+ affirming mental health care
Renewal requirements thereafter are 12 clock hours for LGBTQIA+ focused CPD
Sample CACC renewal trainings include:
Renewal CPD content cannot be the same content used for prior renewal or initial certification
Renewal Process
- Complete a qualifying training
- Upload the following documents to your account:
- A copy of the candidate’s professional license
- Evidence of completion of qualifying training, in the form of a CPD or completion certificate
- Remit your CACC renewal fee online
- $149.99
Renewal training hours need to have been taken in the time since you were certified or last recertified.
Renewals are calculated from the date that your certification was issued. If you allow your certification to lapse for more than 3 years, you are no longer eligible to renew your certification and instead can reapply for certification