(1) The completed application for renewal, including all supporting documentation and fees or any request for inactive status, must be received by the office at least 75 days prior to the credential expiration date.

(2) An application for renewal shall be reviewed and evaluated by the office within 60 days of receipt and a determination made whether the applicant has satisfied the requirements for renewal. All information in the application is subject to verification and approval by the office.

(1) completion of 60 clock hours of continuing education and training relevant to the credential as determined by the office. Such education and training must have been completed during the renewal applicant's current credentialed period;

(2) one evaluation certifying continued competence as a credentialed professional and adherence to the principles of professional conduct from the applicant’s current supervisor or program director (in the absence of a current supervisor or program director, the evaluator may be the applicant's most recent supervisor or program director).

(1) If a credentialed professional fail to apply for renewal pursuant to paragraph (a)(2) of this section the credential will be invalid upon the date of expiration.

(2) If less than one year has elapsed since the expiration of the credential, the previously credentialed professional may apply to renew the credential in accordance with the renewal provisions of this section and submission of a late renewal fee as determined by the office.

(3) Prior to expiration, credentialed professionals may apply to have their credential deemed inactive for the next renewal period in accordance with this paragraph.

(4) Persons whose credentials that are not renewed within one year of the expiration date, or not renewed or at the end of an inactive period will be considered to be deactivated. Credentials that are in inactive status for more than nine years, credentials retired in good standing, counselor emeritus, and voluntarily surrendered credentials that are one year or more past the expiration date printed on the certificate will also be considered deactivated. Individuals with a deactivated credential who wish to become credentialed again must initiate a new application pursuant to section 853.6 of this Part.

(1) Any continuing education requirements for any certification period during which active military service occurs shall be waived and such requirements shall be adjusted pro rata where such service is partially within a certification period.

(2) Any credential expiring during a period of active duty shall be extended for the duration of the period of active service and for 12 months after the individual is released from active duty.