- Breining CEP1102070826-CLS-HS
40 CE credit hours required every 2 years — 40 may be earned with Addiction Counselor CE.
Applies To:
- California Addiction Counselors
CE Learning Systems dba AddictionCounselorCE.com is approved by the Breining Institute to offer continuing education for:
* Registered Addiction Specialist (RAS) * Registered Addiction Specialist Level II (RAS II) * Masters Level – Registered Addiction Specialist (M-RAS) * Clinical Supervisor Credential (CSC) * Master Counselor in Addictions (MCA)
RAS, RASII, M-RAS certification requirements include:
10 credit hours in Ethics
3 hours in communicable diseases
3 hours prevention of sexual harassment
Understanding Addiction (6 hours required) – includes 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.
Treatment Knowledge (6 hours required, including 3 hours in Communicable Diseases) – 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.
Application to Practice (6 hours required, including 3 hours in Special Populations) – includes 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 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.
Professional Readiness (6 hours required) – 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; and understanding of procedures for handling crises or dangerous situations.
CSC Requirements Include:
6 credit hours in Clinical Supervision
10 credit hours in Ethics
3 hours in communicable diseases
3 hours prevention of sexual harassment
MCA Requirements Include:
10 credit hours in Ethics
3 hours in communicable diseases
3 hours prevention of sexual harassment
(Courses that meet the requirements for RAS, RASII, M-RAS, CSC, and MCA can be found below under “Special Requirements”)
Board Contact Info
Breining Institute
8894 Greenback Lane
Orangevale, California USA 95662
General Line: 916.987.2007
Certification Department: 916.987.2007, Ext. 1
College / Continuing Education: 916.987.2007, Ext. 2
https://www.breining.edu/
Understanding Addiction, 6.00 CE credit hours
For RAS, RASII, and M-RAS requirements
Any of the courses in our Understanding Addiction category on the CE Courses page will meet this requirement.
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We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.
Treatment Knowledge, 6.00 CE credit hours
For RAS, RASII, and M-RAS requirements
3 of your 6 credit hours required must include courses pertaining to Communicable Diseases (Tuberculosis, HIV Disease, and Hepatitis C)
Any of the courses in our Treatment Knowledge category on the CE Courses page will meet this requirement.
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We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.
Application to Practice, 6.00 CE credit hours
For RAS, RASII, and M-RAS requirements
3 of your 6 credit hours required must include courses pertaining to Special Populations (Aging Individuals, Co-occurring Disorders, PTSD, Disabilities, Cultural Differences, Individuals on Probation/Parole)
Any of the courses in our Application to Practice category on the CE Courses page will meet this requirement.
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We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.
Professional Readiness, 6.00 CE credit hours
For RAS, RASII, and M-RAS requirements
Any of the courses in our Professional Readiness category on the CE Courses page will meet this requirement.
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We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.
Clinical Supervision, 6.00 CE credit hours
For CSC requirement
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Addiction Counselor CE offers 8 courses applicable to this requirement.
102983: Supervision: A Guide for the Helping Professions, 8 CE credit hours - 102907: TIP 52-Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor-Part 2, 2.5 CE credit hours
- 102878: TIP 52-Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor-Part 1, 5.5 CE credit hours
- 102829: The Effectiveness and Cost of Clinical Supervision for Motivational Interviewing: A Randomized Controlled Trial, 1.5 CE credit hour
- 102828: Using Deliberate Practice to Improve Supervision and Training, 1.25 CE credit hour
- View All 8 Courses
Ethics, 10.00 CE credit hours
For RAS, RASII, M-RAS, CSC, and MCA
Our Ethics category includes Boundaries and Regulations. Please select courses from this list that pertain to the topic of Ethics.
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Addiction Counselor CE offers 27 courses applicable to this requirement.
103472: Termination and Abandonment: Best Ethical Practices for Clinicians, 3 CE credit hours - 103447: The Interplay of Ethics Motivational Interviewing, 3 CE credit hours
- 103438: Ethical Challenges in Mental Health Practice Presented by the Use of Technology, 3 CE credit hours
- 103386: Spirituality Diversity and Ethical Decision-Making: The Inclusive Wesleyan Quadrilateral Discernment Model, 1 CE credit hour
- 103359: Reach Out and Shrink Someone-Clinical Practice in the Age of Technology, 3 CE credit hours
- View All 27 Courses
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A Scoping Review of Cultural Adaptations of Substance Use Disorder Treatments Across Latinx Communities: Guidance for future research and practice
1.25 CE credit hour
Cultural & Racial Diversity; Clinical Topics & Methods; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Understanding Addiction; Cultural Diversity; Application to Practice |
Reading-Based Online |
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Trending Now on Social Media - Sustainable Realistic Social Media Strategies for Substance Misuse Prevention
1.5 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Recorded Webinar |
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Patterns of Cannabis and Alcohol Co-Use: Substitution Versus Complementary Effects
1 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Medical Health, Pharmacology; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Pharmacology; Understanding Addiction; Application to Practice |
Reading-Based Online |
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Drugs of Abuse 2024 - A DEA Resource Guide
5 CE credit hours
Pharmacology |
Reading-Based Online |
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Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD - Part 1: A Comprehensive Therapist Manual
7 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Application to Practice; Treatment Knowledge |
Book |
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Four Tasks of Motivational Interviewing
3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Treatment Knowledge; Application to Practice |
Recorded Webinar |
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Eye on Ethics: Exploring Complex Ethical Cases
3 CE credit hours
Ethics; Ethics; Application to Practice |
Recorded Webinar |
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Addiction and the Brain: Development Not Disease
1.25 CE credit hour
Pharmacology; Understanding Addiction; Treatment Knowledge |
Reading-Based Online |
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Stigmatizing Imagery for Substance Use Disorders: a qualitative exploration
1 CE credit hour
Understanding Addiction; Application to Practice; Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
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Artificial Intelligence in the Behavioral Health Professions: Cutting-edge Ethical and Risk Management Challenges
3 CE credit hours
Ethics; Technology and Counseling; Ethics; Technology |
Recorded Webinar |
