The State-approved RAS Credential in California

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State of California approved. Lowest cost.


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Study material included. FREE on-line Tutorial.
2009 passing rate for 1st time test takers 89.7%, overall pass rate 80.9%

First in California: Breining Institute was the first certification agency nationally accredited and approved by the State of California ADP.

State Approved

Breining Institute was the
first certification agency accredited and approved
by the State of California Department of Alcohol and
Drug Programs (ADP)

	Lowest Cost, FREE Prep
	Only $49 to Register. $150 to test. No membership dues. - Exam fee includes: Comprehensive study guide, FREE on-line tutorial.

	Eligibility
	155 hours formal education, 2,080 hours (1 year) experience including 160 hours supervised. - Register, then request RAS Exam.

	Employers' Deadline
	30% of your staff providing counseling services must be certified by April 1, 2010

Nationally Accredited

The RAS Credential and Breining Institute are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)

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	RAS Exam Centers: Over 150 RAS Certification Handbook RAS paper Application Packet Education Providers Reciprocity RAS RENEWAL Approved CE Providers RAS Renewal Information RAS paper Renewal Packet SPECIALTY CREDENTIALS Certified Co-occurring Disorders Specialist (CCDS) Certified Women's Issues Specialist (CWIS)

	Renewal Info
	On-line renewal is quick and easy. First complete 40 hours of CE, then renew on-line. - Renew today, . . . even if you are late. . . . and consider upgrading to Advanced RAS Credentials RAS II Credential (no upgrade fee) M-RAS: Masters Level RAS (no upgrade fee)