Exams required for licensure in Illinois:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) - NCE (National Counselor Exam)
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) - This license requires two exams. The NCE - National Counselor Exam and the NCMHCE -National Clinical Mental Health Counselor Exam.
If you have already taken the NCE to become a LPC you do not need to retake it. You do not need to become a LPC to become a LCPC. You can wait until you have the prerequisite experience and then apply and take both exam the NCE and the NCMHCE exams.
If you are a CRC there are exceptions to the testing and degree requirements.
If you do not pass the exam?
According to the NCE Candidate Handbook candidates may take the examination once
every three months. The candidate must reregister by following the following steps: NBCC
Are you studying to take the NCE or the NCMHCE exams? We offer test prep workshops for both exams. Please see below our upcoming trainings.
NCE/LPC Test Prep - 10 CEs (November 14th-15th)
PRICING:
IMHCA MEMBERS: $244
NON-MEMBERS: $299
Presenter: Dr. Ashley Mitich
9am-3pm Each Day - 10 CEs
The NCE is a computerized exam, comprised of 200 multiple choice questions. Prepare yourself by taking this test prep course to help you pass the exam. Topic areas include: Human Growth and Development, Social and Cultural Foundations, Helping Relationships, Group Work, Career and Lifestyle Development, Appraisal, Research and Program Evaluation, Professional Orientation, and Ethics.
*Please note that taking this course does not guarantee a passing exam score. This course is meant as a preparation course to help individuals better understand what to expect when going into the exam.