Addictions Professional Credential Requirements and Eligibility Flashcards
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The CAP credential renewal cycle in most states requires completion of continuing education hours within a period of:
Answer: 2 years
Most CAP credentialing bodies require credential holders to complete required continuing education units (CEUs) within a two-year renewal cycle.
Which of the following is considered an acceptable form of supervision for meeting CAP supervised experience requirements?
Answer: Supervision by a licensed or credentialed addiction professional in a formal supervisory role
Qualified supervision must be provided by a licensed or credentialed addiction professional functioning in a formal supervisory capacity with accountability.
When a CAP applicant's supervised hours were completed across multiple employers, they are generally required to:
Answer: Have each employer verify and sign off on the hours worked under their supervision
Each employer where supervised hours were accumulated must independently verify and document those hours, as self-reporting alone is insufficient.
Which type of training is specifically recognized as preparation for the CAP written examination competency domains?
Answer: NAADAC-approved addiction counseling training curricula
NAADAC-approved training curricula specifically cover the competency domains tested on CAP examinations and are recognized as appropriate preparation.
A currently licensed professional counselor (LPC) seeking CAP credentialing would typically receive credit for:
Answer: Supervised hours specifically involving substance use disorder counseling
Only supervised hours specifically involving substance use disorder counseling are counted toward CAP eligibility, regardless of an applicant's other professional credentials.
Which document is typically NOT required as part of a CAP application package?
Answer: A personal tax return for the previous year
CAP applications require professional documentation such as transcripts, supervision verification, and ethics attestations, but personal financial documents like tax returns are not part of the process.
What is the consequence for a CAP credential holder who fails to complete required CEUs before the renewal deadline?
Answer: The credential lapses and the holder may need to apply for reinstatement
Failure to complete CEUs by the renewal deadline typically results in credential lapse, requiring the professional to meet reinstatement requirements to regain their credential.