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April 2008
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In Memoriam

The Illinois Association for Medication Assisted Addiction Treatment (IAMAAT) is pleased to announce a professional credential established for individuals providing services in the medication assisted addiction treatment (MAAT) field.

Medication Assisted Addiction Treatment Professional (MAATP)

The MAATP Board Registration is intended to be utilized by professionals working in a variety of settings, using various treatment approaches and serving a wide range of patient populations in the MAAT field.

IAMAAT measures competency through the 14 Core Functions of the MAATP:

Admissions Screening
Intake
Orientation
Assessment
Treatment Planning
MAAT Case Management
Crisis Intervention
Patient Education
Referral
Reports and Record Keeping
Consultation with Other Professionals
Attitudes Towards MAAT Populations
Roles, Boundaries and Professional Relationship Dynamics
Health and Safety

Persons applying for this credential must provide documentation of the required work experience and adhere to the MAATP Code of Ethics.

The MAATP Board Registration was developed to guarantee that quality service is available to the MAAT patient.

Beginning March 15, 2008, qualified professionals may apply for the Board Registered Medication Assisted Addiction Treatment Professional (MAATP) credential. A 90-day Granting of Equivalency Period will be offered from March 15, 2008 through June 15, 2008. During that time, the fee covering both the application and the initial biennial registration fee will be $75.00.

No examination will be required of applicants during this period.

Effective June 16, 2008, successful completion of the written examination is required for this credential. The fee for the application, examination and initial biennial registration fee will then be $320.00. There will be no exceptions to the Granting of Equivalency Period.

For more information regarding this credential contact us at:
IAMAAT
401 E. Sangamon Avenue
Springfield, IL 62702
217-544-1251


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IAODAPCA Board of Directors
Officers
Lawrence Dunbar, CMADC, President
Dan Lustig, CADC, Vice President
Stella Nicholson, CMADC, Treasurer
Valerie Arnett, CMADC, Secretary
Dona Howell, CRADC, Past President


Region I
Valerie Arnett, CMADC
Virginia Kich, CSADC


Region II
Stella Nicholson, CMADC
Terence Bardell, CRADC
John Reese, CSADC
Tricia Bowdidge, CADC


Region III
Mary Helen McGreevy, CADC
Steve Bryant, CADC


Region IV
Freddie Garvin, CSADC
Dona Howell, CRADC


Region V
Dan Lustig, CADC
Larry Downing, CADC
Kellie Gage, CADC
Patricia Houlihan, CADC
Armando Reyes, CADC
Lawrence Dunbar, CMADC




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