Certified Rehabilitation Counselor Examination
(CRC)
What is the CRC?
The CRC credential showcases in-depth knowledge of persons with disabilities and providing counseling services to these populations. Several states also allow this examination for counseling licensure.
Taking the Test
The CRC exam is a 175 point multiple choice exam that cover the 12 knowledge domains below:
Professional Orientation and Ethical Practice
Counseling Theories, Techniques, and Evidence-Based Practice
Group and Family Counseling
Crisis and Trauma Counseling and Interventions
Medical and Psychosocial Aspects of Chronic Illness and Disability
Assessment, Occupational Analysis, and Service Implementation
Career Development and Job Placement
Demand-Side Employer Engagement
Community Resources and Partnerships
Case Management
Health Care and Disability Management
Research, Methodology, and Performance Management
Scoring the CRC
The CRC Exam is scored using a conjunctive scoring model whereby the examination is divided into two parts. One-part tests knowledge with regard to counseling and the other part tests knowledge with regard to rehabilitation and disability issues. Candidates must achieve a passing score on both parts in order to pass the examination as a whole (CRCC, 2014).