Get Certified
Become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Treatment Executive (CTE)
Requirements:
- Successful completion of the following executive/management level courses which may be offered by CCAPP Education Institute or another CCAPP approved provider:
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- Introduction to SUD Treatment and Management (4.5 hours)
- Advocacy (4.5 hours)
- Board Interactions (4.5 hours)
- Fiscal Responsibility (4.5 hours)
- Human Resources (4.5 hours)
- Leadership (4.5 hours)
- Policies and Adherence (4.5 hours)
- Professional Conduct (4.5 hours)
- Must have at least four years of management experience at a SUD treatment facility; candidate must provide a letter of verification of experience from supervisor.
- Read, agree, sign and return the CTE Code of Conduct
- Read, agree, sign and return the Consent to Release Information and the Statement of Understanding
- Provide a copy of CTE Course Completion Certificate
- Have a supervisor or equivalent complete and and confidentially submit the Recommendation and Evaluation Packet
- Pay required fees:
- $300 (CCAPP Member)
- $500 (Non-Member price)
Forms:
CTE
Initial Credential
Benefits of CCAPP’s Certified Alcohol and Drug Treatment Executive (CTE) Specialty Credential:
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CTE
Initial Credential Application Requirements
Initial Application
Complete all steps in our online e-application system, called Certemy.
CTE Code of Conduct
Throughly read, agree, sign and return the CTE Code of Conduct.
Course Completion Certificate
Provide a copy of CTE Course Completion Certificate.
Consent to Release Information and the Statement of Understanding
Thoroughly read, agree, sign and return the Consent to Release Information and the Statement of Understanding.
Recommendation and Evaluation Packet
Have a supervisor or equivalent complete and and confidentially submit the Recommendation and Evaluation Packet.
SUD Management Experience
Must have at least four years of management experience at a SUD treatment facility; must provide a letter of verification of experience from supervisor.
Education
Successful completion of the following executive/management level courses which may be offered by CCAPP Education Institute or another CCAPP approved provider:
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- Introduction to SUD Treatment and Management (4.5 hours)
- Advocacy (4.5 hours)
- Board Interactions (4.5 hours)
- Fiscal Responsibility (4.5 hours)
- Human Resources (4.5 hours)
- Leadership (4.5 hours)
- Policies and Adherence (4.5 hours)
- Professional Conduct (4.5 hours)
Membership
CCAPP credentials do not include membership. Membership must be current and valid for 2 consecutive years prior to your renewal or you must pay the non-member price.
Application Fees & Discounts
$10 Member | $50 Non-Member
These fees are non-refundable

Certemy User Tips
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- Use one email account. If you need to change your email, see the information below.
- Don't use your work email. If you change jobs, it can be hard to access your Certemy account, especially if you forget your password. Changing your email is not easy and takes time. To avoid delays, use a personal email address.
- When starting a new application, don't use a different email if you already have a Certemy account. Use the same name, email, and password you used for your original application.
- To change your email or other profile details, you need to submit a request through the [Contact Us] section or tell CCAPP staff directly by phone or email.
- To reset your password, go to the Certemy login page and click the [Forgot password?] button.
- To change your name, go to your Certemy account and select the [profile details] link from the profile icon in the top right.
- Be careful with your spelling. Your documents will be printed based on the information you provide.
- If you need help, use our information request form.
READY TO BEGIN YOUR NEW CTE APPLICATION IN CERTEMY?
The link below opens in Certemy. If this is your first time using Certemy, create a new account, otherwise, login to your existing account. Your application will be there waiting for you.
DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT IF YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE!
ALREADY STARTED IN CERTEMY AND TRYING TO FIND YOUR WAY BACK?
The link below will take you back to Certemy without creating a new application. Please login to your existing account to resume your application or check on its status.
DO NOT CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT IF YOU ALREADY HAVE ONE!
