Once CCSP status has been achieved, the doctor may work toward DACBSP certification. To do so, the doctor must attend an additional minimum of 200 class hours. Doctors wishing to achieve DACBSP status then have four basic components they must successfully complete within 3 years of completion of the DACBSP Program. The four components are 1) Written Exam; 2) Practical Exam; Practical Experience Hours; and Written Project.  Information concerning these four components are found in the Candidate Handbook.

While our doctors do not have an expiration date of their certification, they do have continuing education requirements to remain active.   A DACBSP is required to obtain 24 CEUs (hours) in a 1 year period.   In addition, they must pay an annual recertification fee and maintain a current CPR certification.  If a doctor should not meet their recertification requirements at the end of a period, they will go into inactive status.