Certification Requirements
Certification involves a multi-part documentation, evaluation and examination process. Applicants must complete each of the following in compliance with the MAAP Certification Board and IC&RC requirements to achieve certification at the reciprocal level:
- An application to include a portfolio of records and assessments of education/training, supervision and experience;
- A sample case study written in accordance with the guidelines of MAAP Certification Board;
- Passing score on the IC&RC written exam.
Portfolio: Applicants are responsible for obtaining the following assessments and records for their portfolios. The assessments are to be included as a part of the application packet. The applicant will request that individuals completing assessments send them to the address specified on the form. The written assessments are subject to verification at the discretion of the Board.
- Assessment of skills, attitudes and knowledge by:
- The director of supervised practical training.
- The supervisor/project director of employing agency.
- Three (3) co-workers.
- Other persons in the community may provide statements of support of the applicant’s qualifications and these statements will be from individuals other than those identified in A, B, or C above. References shall be related to the applicant’s professional skills and must be sent directly to the Board.
- Records of education/training, supervision and experience related to competencies of the credential applied for by the candidate. All records must be accompanied by adequate supporting documentation.
Certification Conditions: Burden of proof regarding fulfillment of certification requirements is on the applicant. Application will be made to the Board and will include records and assessments as outlined in the application packet, manual and portfolio instructions. Adequate supporting documents are required. All applications must be reviewed and approved by the Certification Board prior to the applicant registering to take the written test.
- Certification will be granted for two (2) years at the credential level applied for by the candidate, and deemed qualified by the Board. Proof of joint membership in MAAP/NAADAC is required.
- The Board may refuse to act on the application if there is evidence of the individual not meeting the professional code of ethics.
- Certification may be denied, suspended, or revoked by the Certification Board by independent action or upon recommendation of the Board of Directors of the MAAP with proof of gross violations of the MAAP professional code of ethics.
- An applicant who is denied certification may appeal to the Board for a hearing, at which at least six (6) of the ten (10) Board members must be present. If applicant is still not satisfied after this hearing, the applicant may appeal to a special Board of five (5) members, which will be appointed for this purpose. This special Board will consist of the President of MAAP or his appointed representative and four (4) other members of MAAP. None of these four temporarily appointed persons may be members of the Certification Board.
- Applicants who fail the IC&RC written test may retake the test when next offered.
Credentials: The requirements for each of the credentials currently offered by MAAP are listed below, which are subject to change at the discretion of the Certification Board. Please refer to the appropriate Certification Manual for complete instructions.
IC - Intern Counselor (non-reciprocal IC&RC level):
The Intern Counselor, designated “IC,” is not a certified level and is not eligible for reciprocity. This acronym, IC, is a designator for those individuals seeking certification and whose daily practice, vocational or educational pursuits bring them into frequent contact with problems of alcohol and other drug abuse. Examples are those in education (students/educators), counselor training, social services, and allied behavioral health fields. The IC is renewable on a yearly basis.
CADC - Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor (IC&RC reciprocal at AODA level):
- Experience
6,000 hours (3 yrs.) of supervised work experience specific to the AODA domains, which are inclusive of the 12 core functions (see below).
- Education
270 hours of education/training specific to the domains (which are inclusive of the 12 core functions). Six hours must be specific to counselor ethics and six hours must be specific to HIV/AIDS. One hour of education is equal to 50 minutes of continuous instruction.
- Supervision
300 hours specific to the domains, which are inclusive of the 12 core functions (see below). Minimum of ten hours in each of the 12 core functions is required.
- Examination
Applicants must pass the IC&RC International Written AODA (CADC) Examination.
- Code of Ethics
Applicants must sign a code of ethics statement or affirmation statement.
- Recertification
40 hours of continuing education earned every two years. Complete instructions are located in the CADC Recertification Packet.
| 12 Core Functions | AODA (CADC) Domains |
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Domain 1 - Clinical Evaluation |
CADC I - Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor I (IC&RC reciprocal at AODA level):
- Experience
8,000 hours (4 yrs.) of supervised work experience specific to the AODA domains (see above).
- Education
Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral science from an accredited college or university plus 270 hours of education/training specific to the domains (which are inclusive of the 12 core functions). Six hours must be specific to counselor ethics and six hours must be specific to HIV/AIDS. One hour of education is equal to 50 minutes of continuous instruction.
- Supervision
300 hours specific to the domains, which are inclusive of the 12 core functions (see above). Minimum of ten hours in each of the 12 core functions is required.
- Examination
Applicants must pass the IC&RC International Written AODA (CADC) Examination.
- Code of Ethics
Applicants must sign a code of ethics statement or affirmation statement.
- Recertification
40 hours of continuing education earned every two years. Complete instructions are located in the CADC Recertification Packet.
CADC II - Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor II (IC&RC reciprocal at AODA level):
- Experience
10,000 hours (5 yrs.) of supervised work experience specific to the AODA domains (see above).
- Education
Master’s Degree (or higher) in behavioral science from an accredited college or university plus 270 hours of education/training specific to the domains (which are inclusive of the 12 core functions). Six hours must be specific to counselor ethics and six hours must be specific to HIV/AIDS. One hour of education is equal to 50 minutes of continuous instruction.
- Supervision
300 hours specific to the domains, which are inclusive of the 12 core functions (see above). Minimum of ten hours in each of the 12 core functions is required.
- Examination
Applicants must pass the IC&RC International Written AODA (CADC) Examination.
- Code of Ethics
Applicants must sign a code of ethics statement or affirmation statement.
- Recertification
40 hours of continuing education earned every two years. Complete instructions are located in the CADC Recertification Packet.
CCAP - Certified Clinical Addiction Professional (IC&RC reciprocal at Advanced AODA level):
- Experience
4,000 hours (2 yrs.) of supervised work experience specific to the Advanced AODA domains (see below).
- Education
Master’s Degree (or higher) in behavioral science with a clinical application from an accredited college or university plus 270 hours of education/training specific to the Advanced AODA domains (which are inclusive of the 12 core functions). Six hours must be specific to counselor ethics and six hours must be specific to HIV/AIDS. One hour of education is equal to 50 minutes of continuous instruction.
- Supervision
300 hours specific to the domains, which are inclusive of the 12 core functions (see above). Minimum of ten hours in each of the 12 core functions is required.
- Examination
Applicants must pass the IC&RC International Written Advanced AODA (CCAP) Examination.
- Code of Ethics
Applicants must sign a code of ethics statement or affirmation statement.
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Recertification
40 hours of continuing education earned every two years. Complete instructions are located in the CCAP Recertification Packet.
Advanced AODA (CCAP) Domains
Domain 1 - Clinical Evaluation
Domain 2 - Treatment Planning
Domain 3 - Referral
Domain 4 - Service Coordination
Domain 5 - Counseling
Domain 6 - Client, Family & Community Education
Domain 7 - Documentation
Domain 8 - Professional & Ethical Responsibilities
Domain 9 - Research, Design Analysis & Utilization
Domain 10 - Clinical Supervision
APS - Associate Prevention Specialist (non-IC&RC reciprocal level):
- Experience
2,000 hours (1 yr.) or 240 Direct Service hours of experience in Prevention.
- Education
High School Diploma or GED plus 75 hours of prevention/education training. Fifty percent (50%) must be specific to alcohol, tobacco, and other drug abuse training. Six hours must be in HIV/AIDS prevention; six hours must be in Ethics specific to prevention; and four hours must be in Disruptive Audience Behavior. One hour of education is equal to 50 minutes of continuous instruction.
- Supervision
One year supervision by CPS or CPM.
- Code of Ethics
Applicants must sign a code of ethics statement or affirmation statement.
- Recertification
20 hours of continuing education earned every two years. Complete instructions are located in the CPS Recertification Packet.
CPS - Certified Prevention Specialist (IC&RC reciprocal at CPS level):
- Experience
4,000 hours (2 yrs.) of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (ATOD) prevention work experience specific to the CPS domains (see below).
- Education
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university plus 150 hours of education/training specific to the domains. Fifty percent (50%) must be ATOD specific. Six hours must be in HIV/AIDS prevention; six hours must be in Ethics specific to prevention; and four hours must be in Disruptive Audience Behavior. One hour of education is equal to 50 minutes of continuous instruction.
- Supervision
120 hours specific to the domains with a minimum of ten hours in each domain.
- Examination
Applicants must pass the IC&RC International Written Prevention Specialist Examination.
- Code of Ethics
Applicants must sign a prevention specific code of ethics statement or affirmation statement.
- Recertification
40 hours of continuing education earned every two years. Complete instructions are located in the CPS Recertification Packet.
CPS & CPM Domains
Domain 1 - Planning & Evaluation
Domain 2 - Education & Skill Development
Domain 3 - Community Organization
Domain 4 - Public Policy & Environmental Change
Domain 5 - Professional Growth & Responsibility
CPM - Certified Prevention Manager (IC&RC reciprocal at CPS level):
- Experience
4,000 hours (2 yrs.) of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (ATOD) prevention work experience specific to the domains plus 6000 hours (3 yrs.) of managerial/supervisory experience in Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drug (ATOD) prevention work experience.
- Education
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university plus 150 hours of education/training specific to the domains. Fifty percent (50%) must be ATOD specific. Six hours must be in HIV/AIDS prevention; six hours must be in Ethics specific to prevention; and four hours must be in Disruptive Audience Behavior. One hour of education is equal to 50 minutes of continuous instruction.
- Supervision
120 hours specific to the domains with a minimum of ten hours in each domain.
- Examination
Applicants must pass the IC&RC International Written Prevention Specialist Examination.
- Code of Ethics
Applicants must sign a prevention specific code of ethics statement or affirmation statement.
- Recertification
40 hours of continuing education earned every two years. Complete instructions are located in the CPS Recertification Packet.
CCJP - Certified Criminal Justice Addiction Professional (IC&RC reciprocal at CCJP level):
- Experience
6,000 hours (3 yrs.) of supervised work experience specific to the domains (see below). Work experience must have been obtained within the 10 years prior to application.
- Education
270 hours of education/training specific to the domains. Six hours of education must be specific to criminal justice ethics and four hours must be in HIV/AIDS. One hour of education is equal to 50 minutes of continuous instruction.
- Supervision
200 hours specific to the domains with a minimum of 10 hours in each domain.
- Examination
Applicants must pass the IC&RC International Written Criminal Justice Addictions Professional Examination.
- Code of Ethics
Applicants must sign a criminal justice specific code of ethics statement or affirmation statement.
- Recertification
40 hours of continuing education earned every two years. Complete instructions are located in the CCJP Recertification Packet.
CCJP Domains
Domain 1 - Dynamics of Addiction & Criminal Behavior
Domain 2 - Legal, Ethical & Professional Responsibility
Domain 3 - Criminal Justice System & Processes
Domain 4 - Clinical Evaluation: Screening & Assessment
Domain 5 - Treatment Planning
Domain 6 - Case Management, Monitoring & Participant Supervision
Domain 7 - Counseling
Domain 8 - Documentation