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Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Examination

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Your Study Path

CRC CRCC CRC Certified Rehabilitation Counselor License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

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Phase 1You are here

Build baseline in ethics, counseling theories, and case process domains.

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Phase 2

Focus on assessment, career development, business engagement, and resources.

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Phase 3

Cover lower-weight domains with high-yield drills.

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Phase 4

Run full-length 210-minute sessions and tighten pacing.

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Estimated total study time
170 hours
That's about 17 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CRC Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
Graduate-level rehabilitation counseling or approved related-field pathway (Category 1/2/3 rules apply)
Experience
Category 3 requires qualifying supervised experience and CRCC pre-review before full application
Additional Requirements
  • Pass both scoring sections in one administration
  • Second attempt on same application is restricted to the next exam window
  • Certification renewal is required every 5 years

CRC Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

10-16 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

Two attempts per application; if the first attempt is failed, retake must be in the next exam window. After two unsuccessful attempts, a new application is required.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$420 initial certification application
Application Fee$85 Category 3 pre-review (if applicable)
Total Estimated Cost$420-$505 initial (depending on pathway); $250 retake
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Full 12-domain CRC coverage with counseling and disability-focused scenarios.

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What You'll Study

13 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

CRC Exam Details

Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Examination

Administered by Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC)

Official Source
Conjunctive scoring across counseling and rehabilitation/disability sections (no fixed public percent cut score)
Passing Score
175
Questions
3.5
Hours
$420 initial certification; $250 retake; $100 deferral
Exam Fee
Study time: 120-200 hours
Prerequisites: Qualify through CRCC Category 1, 2, or 3 pathway, including required graduate education and supervised internship/experience criteria.
Valid for: 5 years

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) content outline

Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice10.7%

Ethics, legal/public policy, diversity, roles, and rehabilitation foundations.

Counseling Theories, Techniques, and Evidence-Based Practices11.3%

Individual counseling models, interventions, supervision, and evidence use.

Group and Family Counseling4.7%

Family and group theories, methods, and interventions.

Crisis and Trauma Counseling and Interventions6.0%

Risk assessment, safety planning, trauma response, and crisis intervention.

Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Illness and Disability9.3%

Disability implications, medical terminology, medications, and barriers.

Assessment/Evaluation, Occupational Analysis, and Service Implementation10.7%

Formal/informal assessment, TSA, job analysis, and accommodations.

Career Development and Job Placement9.3%

Career planning, job readiness, placement, retention, and employer relations.

Business Engagement7.6%

Employer collaboration, accommodations, and disability-focused business strategy.

Community Resources and Partnerships8.0%

Benefits systems, resources, referrals, and inclusion partnerships.

Case Management10.0%

Case process, documentation, caseload management, and treatment planning.

Health Care and Disability Management7.3%

Healthcare systems, insurance, disability prevention, and workers compensation.

Research, Methodology, and Performance Management5.3%

Research methods, statistics, psychometrics, and program evaluation.

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What's Next After the CRC?

After passing the CRC, you can pursue these career paths

CDMS

Add disability management specialization for return-to-work roles.

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LPC Licensure

Pursue state counseling licensure where pathway requirements align.

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CRC Renewal

Maintain CRC through continuing education every 5 years.

CRC Exam FAQ

Official Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) Resources

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