CRC in American Samoa
Recognition and practice information for Certified Rehabilitation Counselor in American Samoa.
Recognition and qualification in American Samoa
The CRC is the recognized national certification for rehabilitation counselors. Scope of practice includes assessment, counseling, case management, job analysis, labor market survey, transferable skills analysis, and expert testimony related to earning capacity, employability, and vocational rehabilitation services.
The American Samoa Office of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR) administers public vocational rehabilitation in American Samoa. KWVRS CRC-credentialed experts apply nationally recognized standards.
American Samoa courts and venues
Expert qualification in American Samoa's courts is determined case by case.
- High Court of American Samoa (Trial Division) - Principal general jurisdiction trial court for local civil and criminal matters
- District Court of American Samoa - Lower local court handling minor civil and criminal matters
Highest court: High Court of American Samoa, Appellate Division (American Samoa has no separate supreme court). Federal venues: none.
Other credentials in American Samoa
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CRC a license or a certification?
The CRC is a national certification administered by CRCC. It is distinct from state licensure, though many states also license professional counselors or rehabilitation counselors separately.
What distinguishes a CRC from a vocational case manager?
The CRC is a credentialed counselor qualified to render expert opinion on earning capacity, employability, and vocational rehabilitation. Vocational case managers focus on coordinating services and returning claimants to work, without the same forensic training or opinion-giving scope.
Do courts require a CRC specifically to testify on vocational issues?
Courts do not mandate a specific credential, but CRC is among the most widely accepted credentials for vocational expert testimony. The specific credential requirement, if any, depends on jurisdictional preferences and the nature of the opinion.
How often must a CRC renew?
Every five years, with documented continuing education meeting CRCC's requirements.
References
- CRCC - Certification OverviewOrganization
- CRCC Code of Professional EthicsOrganization
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