If you are searching for a career that truly can make a positive impact on others, the work of certified recovery specialist might be a good fit. Helping others move from addiction into recovery is challenging, but rewarding. In California and many other states, you can earn a credential to become a certified recovery specialist. This credential is the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist … [Read more...]
Addiction Specialist Careers: 7 Facts You Should Know
If you would like to become an addiction specialist, there are many career choices available. Before you select an option, it’s a good idea to learn a little bit about what to expect working in this industry, including the following facts. 1. Addiction Is Complicated One of the topics covered in our curriculum concerns the effects of alcohol and other drugs on the body. We discuss what … [Read more...]
CAADC Certification: Who Can Apply?
In the world of addiction professionals, there are literally dozens of certification options. These options vary from state to state and even among credentialing organizations within states. One option you may be wondering about is CAADC certification, so let’s take a look at this possibility. What Is CAADC Certification? CAADC is one of the many acronyms you’ll hear about in our … [Read more...]
How To Become A Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist
While there are many professionals that help people struggling with addiction, there also are many professionals out there that work to help prevent addiction and risky behaviors. These people are known as Prevention Specialists, and Sober College can help you jump start this career. What Does A Prevention Specialist Do? Prevention Specialists work in many places, including schools, … [Read more...]
CCAPP Certification: Renewing Your Credentials
If you are just starting out in the world of addiction counseling, you probably are focused on completing your educational requirements. While earning your initial CCAPP certification is crucial, it’s also smart to understand the process of renewing your credential, and this process includes several steps. But first, here’s a quick look at CCAPP certification in general . . . CCAPP … [Read more...]
AOD Certification: Online Education Options
Whether you want to earn AOD certification with an in-class program or you prefer to handle AOD certification online, Sober College of Addiction Studies can help you reach your educational goals and you can finish in just a few months. AOD Certification Options There are actually many different types of certifications that you can earn in California. At Sober College, we can help you … [Read more...]
AOD Certification In California: Sober College Can Help
With millions of Americans suffering from addiction, there is a huge need for qualified professionals to help these people fight their addictions and work through to recovery. If you’ve been researching Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) certification in California, the team at Sober College of Addiction Studies can help lead you into this valuable profession. First of all, let’s take a look at the … [Read more...]
CCAPP Credentialing: What You Need To Know
The California Consortium of Addiction Professionals (CCAPP) is one of several organizations recognized and approved by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). If you want to work in a DHCS-approved facility, CCAPP credentialing is crucial. What Is A CCAPP Credential? CCAPP is a credentialing body, which means they are authorized by the state to issue credentials for many … [Read more...]
CCAPP & RADT: Your First Step Into Addiction Counseling
If you’d love a career where you help others heal from addiction, there are many options out there and becoming a Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician (RADT) is an easy first step into the industry. To begin, you’ll need to find curriculum approved by the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professions (CCAPP); RADT coursework is quick and easy to complete. In order to become a … [Read more...]