OASAS Credentialing Timelines and Education Accreditation
NYSOASAS REQUIREMENTS FOR CASAC, CPP and CPS
The following pages define the educational requirements for each of the
three NYSOASAS credentials. This page explains the timeline and
acceptable accredited education programs.
Please call NYSOASAS 1-800-482-9564 or view their website at www.oasas.state.ny.us for further information.
Window Period
Education and training claimed must have been obtained within 10 years prior
to submission of the application. At OASAS' discretion, course work
completed more than 10 years prior to submission of the application as part
of an accredited degree program may be accepted, providing the degree was
completed within 10 years prior to submission of the application.
Accreditation
OASAS will consider education and training obtained through accredited
colleges or universities; governmental agencies; professional organizations;
training institutes; or in-service training programs. The ACNY ETS is an
official Education/Training Provider (#ED-0076-AL/SA).
There is no limit on the number of clock hours completed through distance
learning. However, OASAS will only consider distance learning course work
completed through the following entities:
Accredited colleges or universities
National Addiction Technology Transfer Center-approved distance education sponsors (www.nattc.org)
OASAS-certified education and training providers.
Internships A formal internship or formal field placement may be claimed as
education and training based on the academic credit associated with
completion, not the number of hours served in the field.
NOTE: A formal internship or formal field placement may be claimed towards a
CASAC for up to 6 months of the work experience requirement only. A
formal internship or formal field placement may be claimed as CPP work
experience OR education and training, but not both. You should calculate
the need to claim a formal internship or formal field placement as either
work experience or education and training.
Education Hours:
All education and training must be claimed in clock hours, determined as
follows:
Clock Hours = the actual number of hours documented for the
education and training received.
(Example: 9:00 - 11:30 AM = 2.5 clock hours)
College Credit Hours = credit awarded after successful completion of
an academic course. Students must document courses with transcripts reflecting
the course title, date, and a passing grade One college credit (graduate or
undergraduate) equals 15 clock hours. College courses submitted for educational
clock hours must be approved by OASAS as suitable substitutions for CASAC
trainings.
(Example: 3 credits = 45 clock hours)
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) = credits awarded after successful
completion of a Continuing Education course. One CEU equals 10 clock hours.
(Example: .7 CEUs = 7 clock hours)
You must maintain documentation to support all education and training being
claimed in the form of an academic transcript, certificate or letter of completion
which includes your name; the name of the educational institution or provider; title
of the course/training; date of completion; and number of clock hours associated
with completion of the course/training.
CPP applicants may claim a maximum of 30 clock hours for documented
participation in conferences by professional organizations.
CPS applicants may claim a maximum of 12 clock hours for documented
participation in conferences by professional organizations.
For the CPP and the CPS, documentation to support education and
training being claimed in Category I must be submitted with your
application.
Please call NYSOASAS 1-800-482-9564
or view their website at www.oasas.state.ny.us for further information.
There is significant overlap in the nature and categories of classes for the CASAC, CPP, and
CPS. You will see the CASAC, CPP, and CPS
initials and a Roman numeral following each course title; this numeral indicates the category to
which the course belongs. (Example: Common Mistakes of Beginning Counselors, CASAC IV;
CPP III; CPS III). This will determine the credential and course category that the class fulfills. A
course with no such numeral (e.g., CASAC Exam Preparation Course) may not be used toward
the academic requirement.
NYSOASAS requires CASAC exam applicants to complete 350 hours of classroom
instruction, which must be apportioned among four distinct categories described
below:
CREDENTIALED ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR
(CASAC)
NYSOASAS EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
CATEGORY I. (85 HOURS)
KNOWLEDGE OF ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Physical, Psychological, and Pharmacological Effects of Addiction
Comprehensive Knowledge: Diversity of Alcoholism and Substance
Abuse Treatment Approaches
Knowledge of 12-Step and Self-Help Programs
CATEGORY II. (150 HOURS)
ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING
Individual, Group, and Family Issues, and Related Counseling Skills
Communicable Diseases and Health Issues: HIV/AIDS, STDs, TB, Hepatitis
Vocational Educational Counseling
Relapse Prevention
Special Client Populations
Human Growth and Development
CATEGORY III. (70 HOURS)
ASSESSMENT, CLINICAL EVALUATION, TREATMENT PLANNING, CASE
MANAGEMENT, AND CLIENT, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION
Screening, Assessment, and Evaluation Tools and Skills, DSM-IV Criteria
Treatment Planning, Clinical Recordkeeping, and Discharge Planning
Case Management and Referral
Client, Family, and Community Education
CATEGORY IV. (45 HOURS)
PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DOCUMENTATION
Counselor-Client Relationships
Counselor Ethics
Professional Role Development, Management
Professional Role Development Confidentiality, Legal Issues, and Documentation
Please call NYSOASAS 1-800-482-9564 or view their website at
www.oasas.state.ny.us for further information.
There is significant overlap in the nature and categories of classes for the CASAC, CPP, and
CPS. For this reason, this catalog provides a guide. You will see the CASAC, CPP, and
CPS initials and a Roman numeral following each course title; this numeral indicates the
category to which the course belongs. (Example: Common Mistakes of Beginning
Counselors, CASAC IV; CPPIII; CPS III). A course with no such numeral (e.g., CASAC
Exam Preparation Course) may not be used toward the academic requirement.
CREDENTIALED PREVENTION PROFESSIONAL
NYSOASAS requires CPP applicants to complete 250 hours of classroom instruction,
which must be apportioned among four distinct categories described below:
CATEGORY I 85 Clock Hours Related to Knowledge of Alcohol and Substance Abuse at all Age Levels and Among People of Diverse Backgrounds and Cultures
Examples of appropriate education and training in this Section include:
Basic Knowledge: Physical and Pharmacological Effects
Diversity of Intervention and Treatment Approaches
Knowledge of 12-Step and Mutual Aid Groups
Cultural Diversity
Special Populations
CATEGORY II 60 Prevention-Specific Clock Hours Related to the Performance Domains (Areas of Professional Expertise)
Examples of appropriate education and training in this Section include:
Planning and Evaluation
Education and Skill Development
Community Organization
Public and Organizational Policy
Professional Growth and Responsibility
Systems Approach to Prevention, Principles and Practice
CATEGORY III 45 Clock Hours Related to Professional Development and Ethical Responsibilities
A minimum of 12 clock hours must be focused on Individual and Program Ethics.
Examples of other appropriate education and training in this Section include:
Leadership Skills
Computer Literacy/Resources
CATEGORY IV 60 Clock Hours Related to Prevention Principles and Practices and the Services Continuum
Examples of appropriate education and training in this Section include:
Systems Approach to Prevention, Principles and Practices
Addiction Services Continuum
Please call NYSOASAS 1-800-482-9564 or view their website at
www.oasas.state.ny.us for further information.
There is significant overlap in the nature and categories of classes for the
CASAC, CPP, and CPS. For this reason, this catalog provides a guide. You will
see the CASAC, CPP, and CPS initials and a Roman numeral following each
course title. This numeral indicates the category to which the course belongs.
(Example: Common Mistakes of Beginning Counselors, CASAC IV; CPP III; CPS
III). This will determine the credential and course category that the class fulfills.
A course with no such numeral (e.g., CASAC Exam Preparation Course) may not
be used toward the academic requirement.
CREDENTALED PREVENTION SPECIALIST
NYSOASAS requires CPS exam applicants to complete 100 hours of
classroom instruction, which must be apportioned among three distinct
categories described below.
CATEGORY 1 50 Clock Hours Related to Knowledge of Alcohol and Substance Abuse at all Age Levels and Among People of Diverse Backgrounds and Cultures
Examples of appropriate education and training in this Section include:
Basic Knowledge: Physical and Pharmacological Effects
Diversity of Intervention and Treatment Approaches
Knowledge of 12-Step and Mutual Aid Groups
Cultural Diversity
Special Populations
CATEGORY II 38 Prevention-Specific Clock Hours Related to the Performance Domains (Areas of Professional Expertise)
Examples of appropriate education and training in this Section include:
Planning and Evaluation
Education and Skill Development
Community Organization
Public and Organizational Policy
Professional Growth and Responsibility
Systems Approach to Prevention, Principles and Practices
CATEGORY III 12 Clock Hours Related to Ethical Responsibilities
(This category is equal to 12 hours of category IV of the CASAC)
All 12-clock hours in this Section must be focused on Individual and Program
Ethics.
**NOTE: THERE IS NO CATEGORY IV FOR THE CPS; ONLY I, II, AND III.
Please call NYSOASAS 1-800-482-9564 or view their website at
www.oasas.state.ny.us for further information.
