A minimum of 30 hours of IGCCB-approved gambling specific training or education must be completed with appropriate supporting documentation as defined by the IGCCB. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (as assessed by the IGCCB) in a behavioral health field (e.g., license or certificate in psychology, chemical dependency, counseling, social work, etc.) to meet the behavioral education requirement for certification.

Minimum of 100 hours as a gambling counselor delivering direct treatment to individuals with problematic or disordered gambling and significant others, in a Board approved setting with an IGCCB Board Approved Clinical Consultant (BACC). This can be fulfilled by 50%- or 125-hours volunteer work experience, the balance being paid experience.

Minimum guidelines for approved supervision/consultation should include at least 4 one-hour sessions. IGCCB clinical consultation may be done in person, by phone, by email, or as arranged between consultant and applicant.  Applicant may present properly documented past clinical work with individuals with disordered gambling and their family members for consideration by the IGCCB approved clinical consultant, and if accepted by the BACC (Board Approved Clinical Consultant) and the IGCCB, these hours may be credited toward the 100 experiential hours required for ICGC-I.  These should include a minimum caseload as agreed to with the BACC.  Clinical Consultant guidelines will include reporting forms, case presentation guidelines, and suggested minimum caseloads.