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Who Is IBC

The Iowa Board of Certification (IBC) is a private, non-profit organization that promotes standards for professionals in the addictions and other behavioral health fields. IBC accomplishes this by writing and publishing standards, evaluating the experience, supervision, education of applicants, and reviewing each application that is received.

IBC also promotes high ethical standards for all credentialed professionals. IBC has established a Code of Ethics for its professionals, investigates, and may take disciplinary action on reports of ethical violations.

Mission

The Iowa Board of Certification credentials prevention and treatment professionals in addiction and other behavioral health fields by promoting adherence to competency and ethical standards.

Purposes of Certification

For the Patient/Client:

To promote competent, professional alcohol and drug abuse services to persons suffering from chemical dependency; to improve the quality of service being provided to the client and family members.

For the Public:

To promote professional competency that will meet standards required for accreditation and third-party payers.

For the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Professional:

To provide a respected, marketable credential of professional competency; to enhance the role of the addiction and behavioral health professional.

For the Profession:

To provide a method whereby the highest professional standards can be established, maintained and updated.

WHY BECOME CERTIFIED?

Certification increases professionalism in the field.
Certification marks the professionals who are specialists in their field.
Certified professionals may be recognized in state and national insurance legislation, Federal Department of Transportation regulations, and agency staffing requirements.
Opportunity for peer networking, involvement, and impact through IBC sponsored education, conferences, and committee work.
Most employers require certification upon employment.
IBC has a procedure for investigating incompetent or unethical behavior by a certified professional.
If certified at a reciprocal level, freedom to move to another state/country that carries IC&RC credentials, and receive certification in the new location.

Who Is IBC

Mission

Purposes of Certification

For the Patient/Client:

For the Public:

For the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Professional:

For the Profession:

WHY BECOME CERTIFIED?

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