Section 14. Registration Without Taking Licensure Examination. — A person who possesses the pertinent qualifications required for admission in the examination for registration as a guidance counselor pursuant to the provisions of this Act may be registered without examination: Provided, That the applicant files with the Board within two (2) years after its creation, an application for registration and issuance of a Certificate of Registration and Professional Identification Card by submitting credentials showing that the applicant before the effectivity of this Act:

1. Had been doctoral and masters degree holders in Guidance and Counseling with at least three (3) years of teaching experience in Guidance and Counseling courses and/or full-time counseling practice for the same period;

2. Had passed at least eighteen (18) units of Master's level courses in Guidance and Counseling such as Counseling Techniques/Theories, Organization and Administration of Guidance Services, Tests and Measurement, Group Process/Counseling and Career Guidance/Counseling; and, have at least seven (7) years of experience in counseling work; and

3. Had completed academic requirements for a master's degree in guidance and counseling and have five (5) years experience as full-time guidance counselors.