The purpose of the requalification process is to determine and document that a certificant has maintained qualifications and continues an acceptable practice of forensic toxicology. Requalification is distinct from annual documentation of continuing education and occurs every five years. There is no fee associated with the requalification process as long as it is submitted by the deadline. If the requalification application is not submitted by the deadline, a $150 late fee will apply.

Requirements for Requalification

• Certificants must be engaged in the practice of forensic toxicology at the time of application for requalification.
• Certificants must submit continuing education information and fee for each of the years prior to requalification. Requalification applications will not be processed unless all continuing education material has been submitted, including the CE that is due in the requalification year.
• Continuing education credit minimum totals for a first time requalification may be prorated relative to an individual’s initial date of certification. Thereafter, a minimum total continuing education requirement for each full five-year period in consideration for requalification must be maintained.

Procedure for Requalification

• Three months prior to the end of the current certification or requalification time period, certificants will receive a requalification application form with instructions for completing the application.
• Upon the timely receipt of the application and supporting documents, the Committee on Credentials and the Subcommittee on Requalification will review the application. Some cases may be submitted to the full board of directors who vote on whether or not the certificant should be requalified. Requalification is for five years commencing at the end of the prior certification or requalification time period.
• Requalified certificants will receive notification in addition to a new Certificate of Qualification.