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The Center for Addiction Studies and Research
The Center for Addiction Studies and Research is a New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services approved distance learning provider of education in the chemical dependency field. Distance learning courses are approved for Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), Credentialed Prevention Professional (CPP), Credentialed Prevention Specialist (CPS), and Problem Gambling Specialty Designation certification and continuing education requirements.
Educational Requirements
Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)
Documentation of 350 hours distributed among four sections described below. There is no limit on the number of hours that can be earned through distance learning education.
Section 1: Knowledge of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse – 85 Clock Hours
Section 2: Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counseling – 150 Clock Hours
Section 3: Assessment; Clinical Evaluation; Treatment Planning; Case Management;
Patient, Family and Community Education – 70 Clock Hours
Section 4: Professional and Ethical Responsibilities – 45 Clock Hours
Pathological Gambling
Credentialed Prevention Professional (CPP)
Documentation of 250 clock hours distributed among four sections described below. There is no limit on the number of hours that can be earned through distance learning education.
- Knowledge of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse at all Age Levels and Among People of Diverse Backgrounds and Cultures - 85 Clock Hours
- Prevention Specific Hours Related to the Performance Domains - 60 Clock Hours
- Professional Development and Ethical Responsibilities - 45 Clock Hours
- Prevention Principles and the Services Continuum - 60 Clock Hours
Credentialed Prevention Specialist (CPS)
Documentation of 100 clock hours distributed among four sections described below. There is no limit on the number of hours that can be earned through distance learning education.
- Knowledge of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse at all Age Levels and Among People of Diverse Backgrounds and Cultures - 50 Clock Hours
- Prevention Specific Hours Related to the Performance Domains - 38 Clock Hours
- Ethical Responsibilities - 12 Clock Hours
*This course fulfills NYS OASAS educational requirements for CASAC Gambling Specialty Designation
Continuing Education Requirements (CASAC, CPP, CPS)
Documentation of 60 hours of approved continuing education every three years. There is no limit on the number of hours that can be earned through distance learning education.
