Welcome to Breining Institute

Since 1986: Higher education, training, testing
and certification for the addiction professional.

Since 1986: Breining Institute has been a state-approved provider of higher education for addiction professionals since 1986.

Nationally Accredited RAS
Accredited by NCCA.
Recognized by NAADAC.

Career track includes Advanced and Masters-level credentials.

The RAS in California
State-approved, lowest cost,
more test centers, daily testing.

Clinical Supervisor Credential Testing-in option available
for a limited time.

No application fee.
Only $49 for on-line exam.

Breining College
State-approved certificate
and degree programs.



How to get the RAS Credential	California Employers 2010 Certification Deadline	How to Renew your RAS On-line	Sacramento On-Campus CE Trainings
	30% of your staff providing counseling services must be certified by April 1, 2010
2 minutes		2 minutes	2 minutes
Click here to Register on-line	Click here for more California information	Click here to Renew On-line	Click here for CE Series flyer

RAS Certification

RAS Renewal

Breining College

With higher standards, the RAS
Credentials have become
preferred by many employers.

Deadline for full counselor certification coming up in 2010.
You still have time.

On-line renewal is quick and easy.
First complete 40 hours of CE,
then renew on-line.

Since 1986, graduates have been
in demand by employers looking for
highly qualified professionals.


	RAS Exam Centers: Over 150
	RAS Certification Handbook
	RAS paper Application Packet
	Education Providers
	Reciprocity



	Need 155 education hours? Use the FAST TRACK program: Can be completed entirely by distance learning. If you spend 10 hours per week, complete in 4 months.


	Approved CE Providers
	RAS Renewal Information
	RAS paper Renewal Packet

	ADVANCED RAS CREDENTIALS
	RAS II Credential
	M-RAS: Masters Level RAS
	CSC: Clinical Supervisor Credential

	SPECIALTY CREDENTIALS Certified Co-occurring Disorders Specialist (CCDS) Certified Women's Issues Specialist (CWIS)



	FAST TRACK Program - 170-hour course - On-line and self-paced - Only $663 in Tuition
	PROFESSIONAL TRACK Program - 450-hour course - On-line and On-campus
	DEGREE Programs - Associates Degree - Bachelors Degree - Masters Degree - Doctorate (Dr.AD) Degree

	OTHER HELPFUL LINKS
	On-line JOB BOARD: Updated May 4