For Initial consultants 72 full clearings are required (It averages out to be approximately three clearings a month over two years). All other levels of certification require 72 full clearings required in person and on the phone and 24 full clearings required for absentee/anonymous (approximately four clearings a month over two years). There are no limits if you wish to do more. These full clearings can be completed in person, on the phone, Skype, email, and as absentee, or anonymous. It can include clearing for family, friends, significant others, yourself, your workplace, co‐workers, neighbors, and community. For absentee and anonymous you can also clear for remote/random groups, people, places, or situations that you may have heard or read about, and for animals (maximum of 10%). This allows you to feel confident with your work and provides the association with the knowledge that you have well rounded skills.