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The RAS Credential and Breining Institute
are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying
Agencies (NCCA) |
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Breining Institute was the
first
certification agency accredited and approved
by the State of California Department of Alcohol and
Drug Programs |
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Every two years
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Continuing Education (CE) requirements:
RAS and M-RAS
40 hours in specific subjects (see list to the right)
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RAS Interns (RASi)
40 hours in any related subjects, including courses taken
toward qualifying for RAS exam
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CWIS or CCDS
In addition to the 40 hours required for the RAS or M-RAS,
must complete 10 hours of CE within the Specialty subject
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Understanding Addiction
(at least 6 hours)
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Treatment Knowledge
(at least 6 hours)
including 3 hours in
Communicable Diseases
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Application to Practice
(at least 6 hours)
including 3 hours in
Special Populations
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Professional Readiness
(at least 6 hours)
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Ethics
(at least 3 hours)
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Prevention of Sexual Harassment
(at least 3 hours)
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Any other related subject
(which will bring your total to
40 hours)
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A fuller description of the
CE Subjects can also be
found on page 2 of the
Paper Renewal Application
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On-time Renewal
$75 for on-time renewal
(on-time renewal is up to one year before your renewal date)
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Late Renewal
$150 for late renewal
(late renewal is up to one year after your renewal date)
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Renewal fees are the same for RAS, M-RAS and RAS Interns
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There are no additional renewal fees for CWIS or CCDS, as
they must retain their RAS or M-RAS to retain the specialty
credential
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