NBCC NCMHCE® EXAM PREP
NBCC NCMHCE® exam preparation — from Kaplan, the name behind 80+ years of exam success.
Uses a clinical simulation format testing diagnosis, treatment planning, case management, intervention strategies, ethical reasoning, and counseling outcome evaluation across 10 clinical scenarios.
Licensed counselors pursuing the CCMHC specialty credential
Counselors in states requiring the NCMHCE® for clinical licensure
Graduate students preparing for clinical credentialing
Anyone retaking the NCMHCE®
The NCMHCE® is administered by the National Board for Certified Counselors. It presents 10 clinical simulations with decision-making prompts testing clinical judgment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ethical reasoning. Total exam time is 3 hours. Delivered via Pearson VUE. Candidates must hold a master's degree in counseling and meet supervision requirements.
NCMHCE® is a registered trademark of the National Board for Certified Counselors. Kaplan CertPrep is not affiliated with or endorsed by NBCC.