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The RAS Credential and Breining Institute
are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying
Agencies (NCCA) |
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Breining Institute was the
first
certification agency accredited and approved
by the State of California Department of Alcohol and
Drug Programs |
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155 hours formal education in alcohol and other drug
abuse (AOD) studies (may be obtained through distance
learning programs)
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160 hours supervised AOD training; and
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2,080 hours (about one year) work experience
providing counseling services in an AOD program
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Must receive a passing score on the multiple-choice RAS exam
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The RAS exam is available five-days-a-week at over 140 test centers
throughout the United States
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Included in the exam fee is a comprehensive study guide that
contains all of the information that may be asked on the
exam
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A free on-line tutorial, prepared by Breining
Institute, that follows the study guide, chapter-by-chapter,
is also available to help you prepare for the exam
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You will receive your test results immediately upon
finishing the exam
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APPLICATION FEE
$49 to apply on-line or
$150 for paper application
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EXAM FEE
$150 (includes comprehensive study guide)
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RENEWAL FEE
$75 every two years
(applicable to all RASi, RAS and M-RAS professionals)
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Apply / Register on-line or with paper application |
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On-line Application |
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Paper Application |
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Document your qualifications and send to us with the
Exam Request form |
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Exam Request form |
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We will send you the study materials. Whenever you are ready, schedule and take the
multiple-choice exam at the closest test center.
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Immediate test results.
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