International Gaming Disorder Certificate - IGDC

A minimum of 15 training hours of IPGGC-approved gaming training or education must be completed with appropriate supporting documentation as defined by the IPGGC. The International Gambling Counselor Certification Board 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. An International/state or other jurisdictional licensure or certification in case management, substance use disorder counseling, mental health counseling or equivalent (as approved by IPGGC) in work experience is required.

Minimum of 50 direct contact hours addressing the issues, prevention and early intervention, co-occurring and when to refer for individuals and families with a gaming disorder (i.e., training certificates), in a Board approved setting with an IPCCG Approved Clinical Consultant (BACC) and Gaming Faculty Expert. ​

Minimum guidelines for approved consultation should include at least 4 hours of clinical consultation. IPGGC clinical consultation may be done in person, by phone, by email, or as arranged between supervisor and applicant. 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 and indirect contact hours provided to individuals with a gaming disorder, and their families/significant others are defined as:

• Face-to-face clock hours with gaming clients.
• Face-to-face clock hours with individuals with a gaming and/or their parents/families.
• All hours of documentation or consultation for gaming clients or family members 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 gaming problem.
• Preparation of discharge summaries, evaluations and/or aftercare plans for other agencies or care providers.
• Review of gaming cases to medical or clinical director.
• Case management services to managed care providers or utilization review for gaming cases.
• Psycho-educational sessions for gamers and their family members.
• Treatment planning sessions with the treatment team.

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

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