RECERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
-CDCS, ACDPII/ACDP, CDP, CIT, PCDP, SAC, RCS
-Requalification/Recertification is every two (2) years. All counselors are required to submit 40 clock
hours of approved continuing education every two years with a minimum of thirty (30) hours substance
abuse specific.
Starting January 1, 2012, the RIBCCDP is eliminating the 6 hours best practice requirement and
replacing with 3 hours Ethics. However, up to January 1, 2012, recertifying professionals may
submit verification of the 3 hours of Ethics training or the present 6 hours Best Practice.
(6 hrs. Best Practice - i.e., Methadone Training, Co-occurring Disorders, Hep C & HIV, PTSD,
Domestic Violence, New Drugs, Prescription Drugs, Compulsive Gambling, CSAP Model
Programming, Environmental Strategies and Suicide Assessment)
-All documentation is due for submission sixty (60) days prior to qualification expiration.
-Licensed/Certified counselors must obtain 40 clock hours every two years in order to be eligible for
relicensure/recertification It is strongly recommended, but not required, that counselors obtain twenty
clock hours per year. Please note: CDCS and RCS individuals must submit 6 hours MANDATORY
Clinical Supervisor Specific training for recertification in the following Domains: Counselor
Development, Professional & Ethical Standards, Program Development & Quality Assurance,
Performance Evaluation, Administration, and Treatment Knowledge.
-Of these 40 clock hours, a minimum of 30 shall be in Category I (Substance Abuse Specific), Source
A/B/C/D/E
-Up to 10 clock hours, which are not Substance Abuse Specific, may be included under Category II.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR RECERTIFICATION/REQUALIFICATION MANUAL FOR CDCS, ACDP II &
ACDP, CDP, CIT, PCDP, RCS & SAC
All certified individuals may view their individual CEU Submission Deadline in
order to be eligible for Re-Licensure/Recertified. Please click here for
"Certified Professionals" to view deadline and status.
CCJP RECERTIFICATION:
-Recertification is every two (2) years. All CCJP professionals must document the following:
-15 hours – Category I - Substance Abuse Specific training, Source A/B/C/D/E
-15 hours – Category II – Criminal Justice Specific
-10 Hours related training
Starting January 1, 2012, the RIBCCDP is eliminating the 6 hours best practice requirement and
replacing with 3 hours Ethics. However, up to January 1, 2012, recertifying professionals may
submit verification of the 3 hours of Ethics training or the present 6 hours Best Practice.
(6 hrs. Best Practice - i.e., Methadone Training, Co-occurring Disorders, Hep C & HIV, PTSD,
Domestic Violence, New Drugs, Prescription Drugs, Compulsive Gambling, CSAP Model
Programming, Environmental Strategies and Suicide Assessment)
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR RECERTIFICATION MANUAL FOR CERTIFIED CRIMINAL JUSTICE
PROFESSIONALS
CCDP-D/CCDP/PCCDP RECERTIFICATION:
-Recertification is every two (2) years. All PCCDP, CCDP & CCDP-D professionals must document the
following:
-20 Hours - Category I - Co-Occurring Specific - Source A/B/C/D/E
-20 Hours - Category II - Professional Training - Source A only
Starting January 1, 2012, the RIBCCDP is eliminating the 6 hours best practice requirement and
replacing with 3 hours Ethics. However, up to January 1, 2012, recertifying professionals may
submit verification of the 3 hours of Ethics training or the present 6 hours Best Practice.
(6 hrs. Best Practice - i.e., Methadone Training, Co-occurring Disorders, Hep C & HIV, PTSD,
Domestic Violence, New Drugs, Prescription Drugs, Compulsive Gambling, CSAP Model
Programming, Environmental Strategies and Suicide Assessment)
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR RECERTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR PCCDP/CCDP/CCDP-D
PREVENTION SPECIALIST RECERTIFICATION:
Recertification is every two (2) years. CPS, ACPS & CPSS must document the following:
30 hours - Category I - Prevention Specific - Source A/B/C/D/E
10 hours - Category II - ATOD Specific
Associate Prevention Specialists - 20 Prevention specific hours every two (2) years with 5 hours ATOD
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR RECERTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR PREVENTION PROFESSIONALS
-CDCS, ACDPII/ACDP, CDP, CIT, PCDP, SAC, RCS
-Requalification/Recertification is every two (2) years. All counselors are required to submit 40 clock
hours of approved continuing education every two years with a minimum of thirty (30) hours substance
abuse specific.
Starting January 1, 2012, the RIBCCDP is eliminating the 6 hours best practice requirement and
replacing with 3 hours Ethics. However, up to January 1, 2012, recertifying professionals may
submit verification of the 3 hours of Ethics training or the present 6 hours Best Practice.
(6 hrs. Best Practice - i.e., Methadone Training, Co-occurring Disorders, Hep C & HIV, PTSD,
Domestic Violence, New Drugs, Prescription Drugs, Compulsive Gambling, CSAP Model
Programming, Environmental Strategies and Suicide Assessment)
-All documentation is due for submission sixty (60) days prior to qualification expiration.
-Licensed/Certified counselors must obtain 40 clock hours every two years in order to be eligible for
relicensure/recertification It is strongly recommended, but not required, that counselors obtain twenty
clock hours per year. Please note: CDCS and RCS individuals must submit 6 hours MANDATORY
Clinical Supervisor Specific training for recertification in the following Domains: Counselor
Development, Professional & Ethical Standards, Program Development & Quality Assurance,
Performance Evaluation, Administration, and Treatment Knowledge.
-Of these 40 clock hours, a minimum of 30 shall be in Category I (Substance Abuse Specific), Source
A/B/C/D/E
-Up to 10 clock hours, which are not Substance Abuse Specific, may be included under Category II.
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR RECERTIFICATION/REQUALIFICATION MANUAL FOR CDCS, ACDP II &
ACDP, CDP, CIT, PCDP, RCS & SAC
All certified individuals may view their individual CEU Submission Deadline in
order to be eligible for Re-Licensure/Recertified. Please click here for
"Certified Professionals" to view deadline and status.
CCJP RECERTIFICATION:
-Recertification is every two (2) years. All CCJP professionals must document the following:
-15 hours – Category I - Substance Abuse Specific training, Source A/B/C/D/E
-15 hours – Category II – Criminal Justice Specific
-10 Hours related training
Starting January 1, 2012, the RIBCCDP is eliminating the 6 hours best practice requirement and
replacing with 3 hours Ethics. However, up to January 1, 2012, recertifying professionals may
submit verification of the 3 hours of Ethics training or the present 6 hours Best Practice.
(6 hrs. Best Practice - i.e., Methadone Training, Co-occurring Disorders, Hep C & HIV, PTSD,
Domestic Violence, New Drugs, Prescription Drugs, Compulsive Gambling, CSAP Model
Programming, Environmental Strategies and Suicide Assessment)
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR RECERTIFICATION MANUAL FOR CERTIFIED CRIMINAL JUSTICE
PROFESSIONALS
CCDP-D/CCDP/PCCDP RECERTIFICATION:
-Recertification is every two (2) years. All PCCDP, CCDP & CCDP-D professionals must document the
following:
-20 Hours - Category I - Co-Occurring Specific - Source A/B/C/D/E
-20 Hours - Category II - Professional Training - Source A only
Starting January 1, 2012, the RIBCCDP is eliminating the 6 hours best practice requirement and
replacing with 3 hours Ethics. However, up to January 1, 2012, recertifying professionals may
submit verification of the 3 hours of Ethics training or the present 6 hours Best Practice.
(6 hrs. Best Practice - i.e., Methadone Training, Co-occurring Disorders, Hep C & HIV, PTSD,
Domestic Violence, New Drugs, Prescription Drugs, Compulsive Gambling, CSAP Model
Programming, Environmental Strategies and Suicide Assessment)
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR RECERTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR PCCDP/CCDP/CCDP-D
PREVENTION SPECIALIST RECERTIFICATION:
Recertification is every two (2) years. CPS, ACPS & CPSS must document the following:
30 hours - Category I - Prevention Specific - Source A/B/C/D/E
10 hours - Category II - ATOD Specific
Associate Prevention Specialists - 20 Prevention specific hours every two (2) years with 5 hours ATOD
PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR RECERTIFICATION APPLICATION FOR PREVENTION PROFESSIONALS
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