Substance Use Specialist (SUS)

Prerequisite:

• Must hold a current ICAADA Recovery Coach certification such as: 
  • CPRC-A  
  • CRC-A 
  • CFRC-A 
  • CPRC
  • CRC
  • CFRC

Education: 

• Fifteen (15) hours of substance use recovery specific education

Code of Ethics:

• No specific code of ethics for this endorsement 
  • Must follow base certification specific code of ethics

Initial Endorsement Fees:

• SUS Endorsement Fee: $50 ICAADA members/$100 non-ICAADA member

Recertification:

• If you hold the CPRC-A, CRC-A, or CFRC-A:
  • The endorsement is valid for the remainder of term of your certification and is non-renewable.
  • Candidates must earn the next level to their certification (CPRC, CRC, CFRC) to earn the next level endorsement.
• If you hold the CPRC, CRC, or CFRC:
  • The endorsement is valid for remainder of the term within the certification period earned, and valid for two years subsequently on renewal.
  • Candidates must maintain their base certification (CPRC, CRC, or CFRC) in addition to earning seven (7) hours of substance use recovery specific education during the period of their SUS endorsement validity.

Recertification Fees:

• SUS  recertification fee: $50.00 ICAADA members/$100 non-ICAADA member