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Registered
Addiction Specialist (RAS) Certification:
Career track for the
addiction professional. |
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The Registered
Addiction Specialist (RAS) Certification program, after an
independent and comprehensive review, has been nationally
accredited by the prestigious National Commission for
Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
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There are only 3 nationally-issued
addiction counselor certifications that have been awarded
accreditation through this independent review by NCCA, and the RAS Certification is one of them.* |
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170
RAS Exam
is administered daily
at over 170 test centers in the US
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RAS Exam is administered at over
65 test centers in over 35 countries
DANTES
The RAS Exam is available to US Military Personnel
stationed outside
the US at most DANTES (Defense Activity for
Non-Traditional Education Support) testing
offices.
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Only $49 to Register.
$150 to test.
No membership dues.
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Exam fee includes
Comprehensive study guide,
FREE on-line tutorial.
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1. Register on-line
then
2. Request Exam
and
document your education
and experience:
155
hours
formal AOD education
and
1
year
(2,080 hrs) clinical experience,
including 160 hours supervised
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Already an
RAS? |
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RAS II |
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M-RAS |
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Questions? |
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The RAS
Credential is the basis for
the RAS Level II (RAS II) and
Masters Level RAS (M-RAS).
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No Exam. No Fees. |
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To
upgrade to the RAS II or M-RAS, there are no additional fees and you do not take the
RAS exam again if you are current and up-to-date
with your RAS.
Complete the applicable RAS II or
M-RAS Application,
include documentation of your qualifications and
provide the required reference letters, and we will
upgrade your credential to the RAS II or M-RAS. |
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450
hours
formal AOD education
and
5
years clinical experience
RAS II Candidates
Submit the
RAS II Application together with the required documentation
and
professional references
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450
hours
formal AOD education
and
3
years
clinical experience
with MA or Doctorate degree
or
5
years
clinical experience
with AA or BA degree
M-RAS Candidates
Submit the
M-RAS Application together with the required documentation
and
professional references
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Select the link below to get answers
to frequently asked questions
"Formal AOD education" is college
level coursework in alcohol and other
drugs (AOD) education, as more fully described in
the section below, and as
documented with transcripts.
"Clinical experience" may be obtained either as a
paid or volunteer worker, in an agency or agencies
that provide services related to addictions.
Clinical experience must include 160 hours of
supervised training.
VIDEO:
Step-by-step: How to earn the RAS
3
minutes
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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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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
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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
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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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*The only
three nationally-issued addiction counselor certifications that have
been
awarded accreditation through an
independent review by the NCCA are:
Registered Addiction Specialist (RAS) issued by Breining Institute
Certified
Addiction Specialist (CAS) issued by American Academy of Health Care
Providers in the Addictive Disorders
Master Addictions Counselor (MAC) issued by National Board for
Certified Counselors |
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