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State approved.
Nationally accredited.
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First in
California:
The
Registered Addiction Specialist (RAS) certification was the first nationally accredited
and State ADP-approved in California. |
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These credentials are registered service marks, and may only
be used by professionals who have been awarded these
credentials by Breining Institute.
"Registered Addiction Specialist" and "RAS" credentials:
Service Mark Reg. No. 65739, Class Number 41
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The RAS Certification is nationally
accredited by the National Commission for
Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
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Formal alcohol and other drugs (AOD) education should include the
curriculum contained within the Addiction Counseling Competencies,
Technical Assistance Publication Series 21 (TAP 21), and will
include:
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Understanding Addiction
- includes
understanding theories of addiction, recognizing social and cultural
factors within which addiction exists, behavioral and physical effects
of psychoactive substances, and recognition of potential for substance
abuse disorders to co-exist with other medical and psychological
disorders.
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Treatment
Knowledge
- includes philosophies and
practices of generally accepted models of treatment, recovery, relapse
prevention and continuing care for addiction, the importance of family
and community systems in the treatment and recovery process, recognizing
the importance of ongoing study in clinical practice, and understanding
of multidisciplinary, non-traditional or various approaches to addiction
treatment.
Communicable
Diseases - includes
tuberculosis, HIV disease and Hepatitis C.
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Application to Practice
- includes
understanding diagnostic criteria for addiction treatment and placement,
providing the appropriate treatment in consideration of a client's
personal and cultural background situation, and familiarity with the
acceptable range of medical and pharmacological resources available for
treatment.
Special Populations
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includes aging individuals; individuals with co-occurring disorders
(e.g. alcoholism and mental illness); individuals with post traumatic
stress disorder (PTSD); individuals with disabilities; diverse
populations; individuals with cultural differences; individuals on
probation / parole, etc.
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Professional Readiness - includes personal and professional growth;
understanding supervision in the delivery of client services;
professional obligations to adhere to ethical standards; understanding
of and participation in prevention as well as treatment programs; an
understanding of procedures for handling crises or dangerous situations;
and coursework related to the prevention of sexual harassment.
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