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Guiding Your Career: Navigating the CCAPP Credentialing Platform
In substance use disorder (SUD) counseling, achieving and maintaining professional credentials is crucial for delivering high-quality care. The California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) plays a pivotal role in this process through its...
Pathway to Becoming a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor in California
To achieve certification as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), individuals undertake a structured pathway starting with obtaining approved education. Candidates must meet minimum requirements for addiction counseling education, gain practical training experience,...
Difference Between Education and Certification
Both the CCAPP Credentialing initial certification requirements and Certification continuing education hours (CEH) requirements are interrelated but serve different purposes. Certification acts like a gatekeeper to your profession. It establishes your initial...
Registered Alcohol Drug Technician (RADT) Scope of Practice
PURPOSE To ensure a consistent standard of quality education, training, and experience for the Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician (RADT) Registration is necessary to safeguard public health, safety, and welfare and to protect the public from unauthorized service...
Stepping Up: Achieving Certification Advancement in CCAPP
Advancing a credential within the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) involves a clear and structured process, ensuring that all professionals meet rigorous standards. The fees for advancing a credential are $200 for members and $645...
Important Information for Applying for Certification
Education and Experience Requirements:Requirements to apply, you would need an Associate's degree in behavioral health science or allied mental health, 315 hours of AOD core education, and 2,080 fieldwork experience hours.Requirements to apply, you would need 315...
Ascend the Ladder: Your Guide to CCAPP Certification
Ascend the Ladder: Your Guide to CCAPP Certification” Discover the pivotal steps for obtaining your CCAPP certification. Navigate the requirements, educational prerequisites, and the journey toward becoming a certified addiction-focused professional.