1. (a) Application for certification as a Certified Problem Gambling Treatment Counselor shall be submitted to the Department on a form and in a manner prescribed by the Commissioner or designee.

2. (b) The initial application shall include the following items:

   1. (1) Application form completed in full according to its instructions;
   2. (2) Copy of a current, valid license required in 450:75-3-1(b)(1) or documentation of status as a licensure candidate. If the latter is supplied, a copy of a current, valid license is required for final application processing;

   3. (3) Documentation of required training and experience:

      1. (A) Certificate of completion of Basic Training for Problem Gambling. If such training was provided by an entity other than OAPGG, documentation of course content must also be provided; and
      2. (B) Documentation of group case consultation and presentation; and
      3. (C) Documentation of clinical experience; or
      4. (D) Copy of National Gambling Counselor Certification or International Gambling Counselor Certification. If such certification is lapsed, documentation of CEUs as required in 450:75-3-1(b)(2)(D) must also be provided; or
      5. (E) Copy of current state certification as a problem gambling counselor from another state for consideration by the Department.
      6. (F) With the exception of item (D) above, documentation of required training and experience may be supplied after the initial application is submitted but is required for final application processing.
   4. (4) Signed Gambling Counselor Ethical Standards statement;
   5. (5) Criminal history or other report, if requested; and
   6. (6) Fees.

3. (c) A renewal application shall include the following items:

   1. (1) Application form completed in full according to its instructions;
   2. (2) Documentation of ten (10) hours of approved gambling-specific CEUs within the twelve (12) months prior to renewal application submission;
   3. (3) Signed Gambling Counselor Ethical Standards statement;
   4. (4) Criminal history or other report, if requested; and
   5. (5) Fees.

Added at 39 Ok Reg 189, eff 10-25-21 (emergency)

Added at 39 Ok Reg 2026, eff 9-15-22