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American Psychological Association (APA) Certificate of Proficiency in the Treatment of Alcohol and Other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders
Requirements for Certification The requirements for the Certificate of Proficiency in the Treatment of Alcohol and Other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders include: current state or provincial license in good standing to engage in the independent practice of psychology; provision of health services in psychology; engagement as a licensed psychologist in the treatment of alcohol and other psychoactive substance use disorders for at least 1 year during the last 3 years; and successful completion of the College of Professional Psychology’s examination in the treatment of alcohol and other psychoactive substance use disorders.
The Examination The examination consists of 150 multiple-choice items, is administered by computer at more than 200 locations, and can be scheduled at your convenience by appointment. Results are provided immediately upon completion and are transmitted to the College of Professional Psychology.Confirmation of certification is issued within several weeks. The knowledge domain listed below serves as a content outline for the examination. Candidates who are authorized to take the examination will receive a Candidate Guide that contains a detailed content outline, a list of suggested readings, and sample questions. The knowledge domain is: Clinical Pharmacology and Clinical Epidemiology of Psychoactive Substances Etiology of Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders Initiation, Progression, and Maintenance of Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders Course/Natural History of Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders Prevention, Early Intervention, and Harm Reduction Screening and Assessment of Psychoactive Substance Use Diagnosis and Comorbidity Treatment I: Models and Approaches Treatment II: Planning, Implementing, and Managing Treatment and the Course of Recovery Issues in Specific Populations Research Knowledge Legal and Ethical Issues
Renewal of Certification The College of Professional Psychology’s Certificate of Proficiency provides certification for 3 years. Because of the importance of remaining current with regard to the treatment of alcohol and other psychoactive substance use disorders, certified psychologists will be required to renew certification every 3 years. This is accomplished through the College of Professional Psychology’s recertification program. The recertification program requires that you obtain a minimum of 18 hours of CE credit (contact hours) over the 3-year period of certification. Only continuing education that is provided by an APA-approved sponsor or a state or provincial psychological association will be accepted. You will also be asked to submit verification that your state or provincial license continues in good standing.
Before You Proceed You must enclose all forms and letters to be submitted in application for the Certificate of Proficiency in one envelope. A pre-addressed envelope is provided for this purpose. Your application will not be processed without all forms and letters, including the appropriate payment. No staples or paper clips, please.
Work Setting Codes Human Service Settings 31 Public general hospital 32 Private general hospital 33 City/county/state psychiatric hospital 34 Not for profit private psychiatric hospital 36 For profit, private psychiatric hospital 35 Veterans Administration (VA) hospital 37 Military hospital (e.g. Air Force) 41 Individual private practice 42 Group psychological practice 43 Medical/psychological group practice 44 Outpatient mental health clinic, freestanding 45 Community mental health center or clinic (CMHC) 46 Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) 47 Counseling or guidance center (not school or college) 40 Nursing home 48 Special health services (e.g. substance abuse or mental retardation) 38 Independent Practice Association (IPA) 39 Preferred provider organization (PPO) 70 Other managed care 49 Other human service setting Other Employment Settings 51 Self-employed (not private practice or independent consultant) 52 Consulting firm 53 Private research organization or lab 54 Government research organization or lab 55 Business or industry (excluding consulting firm or research organization) 56 Independent consultant 61 Criminal justice system 62 Military service (other than above settings) 63 Federal government agency (other than above settings) 64 State govt. agency (other than above settings) 65 Local govt. agency (other than above settings) 66 Other non-profit organization 69 Other non-educational or non-service setting not listed above 06 Student counseling or services center (university)
Fees The fees for the Certificate of Proficiency in the Treatment of Alcohol and Other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders are listed in the table below. Use the Application Fee Payment Form (page 9) to pay your application fee.
Documenting Your Engagement in the Treatment of Alcohol and Other Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders (Letters of Reference) Using the Reference Letter Cover Form (pages 13 and 15 of the application), submit two (2) letters of reference which specifically address your recent (1 year within the last 3 years) engagement in the treatment of alcohol and other psychoactive substance use disorders. Both the Reference Letter Cover Form and the reference letter itself must be submitted. Letters of reference may be written only by the following licensed professionals: psychologists, physicians, social workers, or nurses. Licensed professionals who write letters of reference are not required to be supervisors or co-workers, but may be colleagues (psychologists, physicians, social workers, or nurses) who have knowledge of your recent practice in this treatment area.
Special Accommodations for Testing Most special needs for testing can be accommodated. If you require special accommodations, call the College of Professional Psychology at (202) 336-6128 at least 45 days in advance of your desired testing date. Procedures for documenting your need for special accommodations will be provided.
Non-Refundable Application Fee: APA Member . . . . . . . . . . . . $325 Non-Member . . . . . . . . . . . . $395 Examination Fee: . . . . . . . . . . . . $200 (paid at the time you schedule your examination) Annual Maintenance Fee . . . . . . $050 Renewal Fee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125 (paid at the time of 3-year renewal; includes Maintenance Fee for the renewal year)
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