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 yet 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 yet 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 yet 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 yet 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 yet 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 10 courses for 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 10 Courses
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Course Description | Medium |
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Treating Concurrent Substance Use Among Adults
3 CE credit hours
Addictions, Substance Use |
Reading-Based Online |
A Scoping Review of School-based Indigenous Substance Use Prevention in Preteens (7–13 Years)
1.5 CE credit hour
Cultural & Racial Diversity |
Reading-Based Online |
DBT Distress Tolerance Skills Workshop
2 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods |
Recorded Webinar |
Practical Guide to the Provision of Behavioral Health Services for American Indians and Alaska Natives - Tip 61 Part 1 Chapter 2
5.5 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity |
Reading-Based Online |
Kratom (Mitragyna Speciosa): User Demographics, Use Patterns, and Implications for the Opioid Epidemic
1 CE credit hour
Addictions, Substance Use |
Reading-Based Online |
DBT Core Mindfulness Skills Workshop
2 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods |
Recorded Webinar |
Legacy of Trauma: The African American Experience
3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity |
Recorded Webinar |
DBT Emotion Regulation Skills Workshop
2 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods |
Recorded Webinar |
What Are The ethical Implications Of using Prize-based Contingency Management In Substance Use? A scoping Review
1.5 CE credit hour
Ethics |
Reading-Based Online |
Human Trafficking and Child Welfare: A Guide for Child Welfare Agencies
1.25 CE credit hour
Children and Adolescents |
Reading-Based Online |