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/
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Understanding Addiction, 6 CE credit hours
For RAS, RASII, and M-RAS requirements
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We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.
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Treatment Knowledge, 6 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)-
We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.
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Application to Practice, 6 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)-
We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.
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Professional Readiness, 6 CE credit hours
For RAS, RASII, and M-RAS requirements
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We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.
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Clinical Supervision, 6 CE credit hours
For CSC requirement
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We do not currently offer courses to fulfill this requirement.
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Ethics, 10 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.-
Addiction Counselor CE offers 9 courses applicable to this requirement.
102996: Ethical and Professional Considerations in the Forensic Assessment of Complex Trauma and Dissociation, 1.25 CE credit hour - 102974: APA Ethics Code: With the 2016 Amendments to Standard 3.04, 2 CE credit hours
- 102815: Drug Addiction: From Neuroscience to Ethics, 1 CE credit hour
- 102742: Legal and Ethical Issues for Mental Health Clinicians: Best Practices for Avoiding Litigation, Complaints and Malpractice, 7.5 CE credit hours
- 102481: National Board for Certified Counselors Code of Ethics 2016, 1 CE credit hour
- View All 9 Courses
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Course Description | Medium |
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DSM-5-TR Insanely Simplified: Unlocking the Spectrums within DSM-5-TR and ICD-10
6 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Clinical Evaluation; Professional Readiness; Application to Practice; Assessment |
Book |
The Shame Spiral of Addiction: Negative Self- Conscious Emotion and Substance Use
1 CE credit hour
Understanding Addiction; Counseling (Theory and Techniques) |
Reading-Based Online |
A Self-Inquiry Into Race Socialization & Internalized Whiteness: For Therapists Treating Racial Trauma Among BIPOC Clients
3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity; Clinical Topics & Methods; Cultural Diversity; Professional Readiness; Counseling (Theory and Techniques) |
Recorded Webinar |
Internal Family Systems Therapy: Why It Works & How to Know If It’s a Good Fit
3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Counseling (Theory and Techniques); Treatment Knowledge |
Recorded Webinar |
A Trauma-Informed Approach to Moving Beyond Cultural Competence to Cultural Intelligence
3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity; Cultural Diversity; Professional Readiness; Counseling (Theory and Techniques) |
Recorded Webinar |
MI and American Indian and Alaskan Native Clients
1.75 CE credit hour
Cultural & Racial Diversity; Addictions, Substance Use; Application to Practice; Counseling (Theory and Techniques) |
Reading-Based Online |
Ethics 101 for Addiction Professionals
3 CE credit hours
Ethics |
Recorded Webinar |
Recovery-focused Mental Health Care Planning and Co-ordination in Acute Inpatient Mental Health Settings: A Cross National Comparative Mixed Methods Study
1.75 CE credit hour
Addictions, Substance Use; Treatment Knowledge; Application to Practice; Professional Readiness |
Reading-Based Online |
Are Relaxation Techniques Effective As An active Ingredient in the Treatment of Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
1.25 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Children and Adolescents; Treatment Knowledge; Application to Practice |
Reading-Based Online |
A Systematic Review of Substance Use (Disorder) in Individuals With Mild to Borderline Intellectual Disability
1.5 CE credit hour
Understanding Addiction; Application to Practice; Addictions, Substance Use |
Reading-Based Online |