You work hard to maintain multiple credentials, and the National Registry and IBSC want to make the process easier.

As you work to complete your recertification, you may apply a specified number of credits toward recertification for both the National Registry and IBSC. 

Several IBSC activities count toward National Registry recertification:

• Recent completion of a covered IBSC examination.
  • Up to 30 credit hours may be applied to the Local and/or Individual components.
• Participation in IBSC Examination Development activities.
  • Credits awarded by the IBSC are recognized on a 1:1 basis and may be applied to the Local and/or Individual Components.
• IBSC-approved refresher courses may be used to cover content requirements.

The IBSC now recognizes National Registry recertification for credit towards IBSC recertification.

• Following recertification, the IBSC will allocate 12 hours toward the current IBSC credential. 
• National Registry recertification must occur during the IBSC Certification Period.
• A maximum of 24 hours may be applied.

The Recertification Credits awarded may be claimed toward the current recertification cycle in which the examination was successfully completed. 

Note: Distributive Education limits do not apply to Recertification Credits for Completion of IBSC examinations.