A minimum of 60 hours of IPGGC-approved gambling-specific training or education must be completed with appropriate supporting documentation as defined by the IPGGC. The International Problem Gambling and Gaming Certification Organization requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent (as assessed by the IPGGC) in a behavioral health field (e.g., license or certificate in psychology, sociology, chemical dependency, counseling, social work, etc.) to meet the behavioral education requirement for certification.

Minimum of 2,000 hours (or one-year full-time equivalent) as a gambling counselor delivering direct treatment to individuals with problematic or disordered gambling and significant others, in a Board approved setting with an IPGGC-approved clinical Consultant. This can be fulfilled by 50%- or 1,000-hours volunteer work experience, the balance being paid experience.

Minimum guidelines for approved consultation should include at least 24 hours of clinical consultation. IPGGC clinical consultation may be done in person, by phone, by email, or as arranged between supervisor and applicant. Applicant may present properly documented past clinical work with individuals with a gambling disorder and their family members for consideration by the IPGGC-approved clinical consultant, and if accepted by the BACC (Board approved clinical consultant) and the IPGGC, these hours may be credited toward the 2,000 experiential hours required for ICGC-II. 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.

Direct contact hours provided to individuals with a gambling disorder and significant others are defined as:

• Face to face clock hours with gambling clients.
• Face to face clock hours with individuals with a gambling disorder and/or their families.
• All hours of documentation or consultation for gambling clients or family member to:

1. Client chart
2. E.A.P./employer
3. Counselor supervisor
4. Referral agents/other mental health workers court/parole/probation officers

• Any lengthy telephone interventions (30 min. or more, documented).
• Assessments of clients for a gambling problem.
• Preparation of discharge summaries, evaluations and/or aftercare plans for other agencies or care providers.
• Review of disordered gambling cases to medical or clinical director.
• Case management services to managed care providers or utilization review for gambling cases.
• Psycho-educational sessions for individuals with a gambling disorder or their family members.
• Treatment planning sessions with the treatment team.

The Center for Addiction Studies and Research offers a 60-hour Problem Gambling self-study course that meets the requirements for ICGC-II.

Please visit: 60-hour Core Curriculum Treatment Track

16 On-Demand Webinars for Problem Gambling. 30 CEs available and perfect for Recertification. You can purchase as few as one or as many as 16. Most webinars are 2 hours in length. 

Visit The Better Institute Gambling and Gaming Disorder Treatment Courses
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Working with Families in Problem Gambling Treatment is a set of 10 self-paced, online modules offered by Oregon Health Authority Problem Gambling Services and the Oregon Council on Problem Gambling. The 30 CEU course includes a manual and training videos designed to encourage and support involving important others in treatment. Cost: $375.

https://www.acorncourses.org/courses/WWFPG

Supervision of Problem Gambling Treatment is a set of eight self-paced, online 2 CEU training modules offered by Oregon Health Authority Problem Gambling Services and the Oregon Council on Problem Gambling. The series is designed for supervisors who would like to know more about problem gambling and/or the process of supervision. Courses are FREE.

https://acorn.thinkific.com/bundles/pg-sup-bundle

This 15-hour intensive course provides mental health professionals with a comprehensive understanding of gaming disorder and evidence-based treatment strategies.

Learn More at: https://learn.betterinstitute.com/courses/gaming-disorder-treatment