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Nationally accredited. Nationally recognized.
Career Track for the Addiction Professional.

       
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Already Registered, need to test?   Exam Request Form
Need the 155-hours formal education?   FAST TRACK Ed Course
Already Certified, need to renew?   Renewal Packet
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for renewal?
  On-line CE Courses


 

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

     The Registered Addiction Specialist (RAS):  Nationally accredited by NCCA. Nationally recognized by NAADAC.

 
The RAS Credential.
Accredited by NCCA.
Recognized by NAADAC.


Career track includes Advanced and Masters-level credentials.
  RAS Eligibility.
155 hours formal education, and
2,080 hours (1 year) experience.
 
RAS Registration
 
RAS Exam Request form
 
Register,
then request RAS Exam.
$49 registration, $150 exam fee.
  Advanced RAS Credentials.
Advanced RAS Level II (RAS II),
Masters Level RAS (M-RAS).
 
RAS II Credential

 
M-RAS Credential
 
No fee to upgrade from RAS.
No additional renewal fees.
 
  Video:
 
How to get the RAS Credential


2 1/2 minutes
 
Information and links to get the nationally accredited Registered Addiction Specialist (RAS) Credential
                 
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The RAS Credential and Breining Institute are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA)

 

 

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

 

 


The RAS Credential is also recognized by NAADAC as a qualifying certification
for both the NCAC I
and MAC credentials.
 

  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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New Exam Option
     
  If you have not completed your formal education or clinical experience requirements , , ,  
 

 
 

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  Study for and pass the multiple-choice exam now, so that you can get your RAS Credential as soon as you complete your education and work experience hours.  
     

 

  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 15o exam centers
throughout the United States
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Immediate test results
You will receive your test results
immediately upon finishing the exam

 
     
   
  A free on-line tutorial, prepared by Breining Institute, that follows the study guide, chapter-by-chapter, is also available to help you prepare  
  On-line RAS Exam Tutorial  
  The comprehensive study guide is included in the RAS exam fee.  
   
 
RAS APPLICATION FEE
$49 to apply on-line
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EXAM FEE
$150
(includes comprehensive study guide)
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Register, then request RAS Exam.
$49 registration, $150 exam fee.

 
RAS Registration
 
RAS Exam Request form
 
 
 
Other helpful links

RAS Certification Handbook
RAS paper Application Packet
Over 150 Exam Centers
Education Providers
Reciprocity
 
 
 
                  
 
                       
  RAS in the USA
On-line RAS registration

Exam request form
Exam tutorial
Education providers
Reciprocity
RAS Certification Handbook
Over 150 exam centers
Find an RAS professional
  RAS Renewal
On-line RAS renewal

Paper renewal for all levels
On-line CE courses
Continuing Ed providers
RAS Level II (RAS II)
Masters Level RAS (M-RAS)
Co-occurring Specialist
Women's Issues Specialist
  RAS in California
Certification deadlines
On-line RAS registration
Exam request form
Exam tutorial
FAST TRACK ed program
Uniform Code of Conduct

 
    Addiction Specialist (RAS)
Supervisor Credential (CSC)
Masters Credential (MCA)
Paper renewal for all levels
 
    College programs
Application for Admission
Transcript request form
FAST TRACK ed program
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