Core Competencies
This diagnostic manual must be understood by counselors.
What is the DSM?
First-year registrants must complete this many hours within 6 months.
What is 80 hours?
The total practicum/internship hours required for certification.
255 hours
This federal regulation protects client confidentiality.
What is 42 CFR Part 2?
This registrant level applies to counselors in their first year of registration.
What is SUDRC I
This framework helps determine appropriate levels of care.
What is ASAM criteria?
The total number of formal education hours required for certification.
What is 315 hours?
The total number of work experience hours required for initial certification.
What is 2,080 hours
This type of relationship with clients for personal gain is prohibited.
What are dual relationships
This registrant level applies to counselors still working towards their 315 hours of formal education.
What is a SUDRC II?
This concept ensures services are respectful of culture and disability.
What is cultural responsiveness?
This type of education includes topics like ethics, MAT, and documentation.
What are core competencies?
This is the minimum classroom education required before certification.
What is 315 hours
Counselors must not work while under the influence of these.
What are alcohol or illicit drugs?
This registrant level requires 20 hours of continuing education annually.
What is a SUDRC III
Counselors must understand this system for documenting client care.
What is an electronic health record (EHR)?
Education must be completed through providers approved by this entity.
What is a certifying orgranization
This is the minimum passing score for the certification exam.
Counselors must agree to follow this professional standard.
What is the code of conduct?
This registrant level requires 80 hours within 6 months before renewal.
What is a SUDRC I.
This topic includes professional responsibilities and ethical behavior.
What is law and ethics?
These topics include co-occurring disorders, confidentiality, and boundaries.
What is Core Competency topics
Certification is valid for this length of time before renewal.
What is 2 years
This action must be taken when aware of a code of conduct violation.
What is reporting the violation?
This registration level requires 50 hours of formal education annually.
What is a SUDRC II