Steps to becoming an Addiction Counselor In Training include:
Becoming a member of ICAADA
Completing forms A, B (3 references submitted on Form B) & D (document HIV/AIDS & Ethics training) from the application forms listing of the home page.
Pay application fee
The Certification Committee will review the application. Once approved we notify the member, who will then receive the ACIT certification.
The ACIT certified member must register for testing complete the test at either the ADC or AADC level within the 2 year period of ACIT certification.
Provide documentation of completion for at least 6 hours of specialized training in HIV/Aids and 6 hours in Ethics training. These classes are available from our training link, online, or in some cases, in local classrooms.
Most Frequent Issues with Certification Applications
TIPS from the ICAADA Office Manager
We have listed some of the most common mistakes with the applications we receive. Please have a look so you can learn from others. If you know of others please email our office. Thanks.