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NAADAC National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level I
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Can You Take the NAADAC NCAC I Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Current state license/certification as an addiction counselor
- •270 contact hours of substance-use-specific education and training
- •300 hours of supervised practical training across the 12 Core Functions
- •Endorsement by current clinical supervisor and adherence to NAADAC Code of Ethics
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What You'll Study
6 chapters covering everything you need to pass
Chapter 1: 12 Core Functions of Addiction Counseling
7 sections
Chapter 2: Theories of Addiction & Substance Pharmacology
5 sections
Chapter 3: Professional Ethics & Legal Issues
5 sections
Chapter 4: Cultural Competence & Special Populations
5 sections
Chapter 5: Co-occurring Disorders & Trauma-Informed Care
4 sections
Chapter 6: Recovery, Relapse Prevention & Continuing Care
4 sections
NAADAC NCAC I Exam Details
NAADAC National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level I
Administered by NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals (NCC AP) content outline
Screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports/recordkeeping, consultation.
Disease/biopsychosocial/genetic/learning theories; pharmacology of alcohol, opioids, stimulants, cannabis, benzodiazepines; tolerance, withdrawal, MAT.
NAADAC/NCC AP Code of Ethics, 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality, dual relationships, duty to warn, mandated reporting, scope of practice.
Culturally responsive treatment, SAMHSA TIP 59, LGBTQ+ affirming care, language access, disability, age, gender, religion, SES factors.
DSM-5-TR SUD criteria, integrated screening (PHQ-9, GAD-7, PCL-5, AUDIT, DAST), trauma-informed care, integrated dual diagnosis treatment.
Stages of Change, mutual-help groups (AA/NA/SMART), Marlatt's relapse prevention, recovery capital, continuing care planning.
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