May 16, 2008 

Employed in or seeking employment in the alcohol & other drug abuse treatment field.

The applicant must be working under or receiving supervision/mentoring of an individual who is credentialed by the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA) or the Illinois Certification Board (ICB).

High school or GED

IAODAPCA makes an assumption that each applicant has addressed this issue with their employer.

Applicants have the opportunity to take the written examination prior to approval of their application. The minimum application requirements include the general information forms, a signed, dated, and notarized CAAP Code of Ethical Conduct, payment of the application fee, and a letter stating the applicant wants to take the examination prior to application approval. This information must be received prior to the application deadline. The applicant will receive an examination letter and test code sheet. In order to be scheduled for the examination, the applicant must return the completed test code sheet and payment of the examination fee. Applicants are required to pass the written examination.

The applicant must meet all requirements to obtain the status of CAAP. This includes an approved application, successful completion of the written examination with a passing score, and payment of all appropriate fees.

Retest - Any applicant failing the written examination will be given additional opportunities to retake the examination. IAODAPCA will notify the applicant of the next examination date. The applicant must notify IAODAPCA in writing of his or her intent to be seated for the examination by completing a test code sheet and paying the appropriate exam fee prior to testing.

CAAPs must display their certification at their primary work sites. CAAPs are responsible for renewal of their certification.

Level

Certified Associate Addictions Professional (CAAP)

Direct Services / Work Experience

Must be employed or volunteer in AODA profession

Years of Sobriety

To be addressed by employer

Direct Supervision

Supervision/ mentoring by a qualified treatment professional

Written Exam

Successful completion of the CAAP exam

Upon Certification, Continuing Education

28 hours each renewal in AODA education
Plus minimum of 12 hours each renewal in Ethics/Boundaries

Transition is the term used when describing a movement from one certification level to another. Transition is available to CAAPs who are certified with IAODAPCA. Qualifying work experience and training hours are cumulative. Application for transition does not suspend the CAAP's CEU requirement for his/her current level of certification. CAAPs may transition by doing the following:

• Request transition application packet from IAODAPCA.
• Pay appropriate transition fee.
• Complete the application packet.
• Return the transition application to IAODAPCA for review and approval.

IAODAPCA will not review current files to verify an applicant's experience, training or education when the applicant is applying for a transition. The applicant is responsible for completing the application in order to provide this information. "You have it on file" will not be accepted in lieu of the submitted information and such applications will be considered incomplete.