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Explanation of
2010
Certification Deadline
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California Counselors |
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If you were
an AOD counselor on or before
April 1, 2005 . . . |
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. . . you have until
October 1, 2010
to be fully certified |
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If you
entered the AOD field as a counselor
after
April 1, 2005 . . . |
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. . . you have up to
6 months + 5 years
from that date to be
fully certified |
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For a copy of the California
law relating to the
required certification of AOD counselors,
here is a link to the Regulations at the
California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs (ADP)
web site:
California
Counselor Certification Regulations
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Questions? Call us at 916-987-2007 |
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SPECIAL NOTE TO CALIFORNIA
COUNSELORS |
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We have heard that some California counselors are
being told that the California registration /
certification deadline (the counselor must first
register within 6 months from the date that the AOD
counselor enters the field, and then has 5 years
from that date to be fully certified) can be
extended - or circumvented - by simply
re-registering with a different certification agency
before the 5 year period is up.
WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT COUNSELORS DO NOT TRY TO
DO THIS.
It is okay to change your registration to different
agencies, but this does NOT extend the deadline to
obtain full certification.
The State of California ADP is already aware that
this may be attempted, even though the law is clear
that the time clock starts upon the counselor's
first entry into the field. ADP has been vigorously
enforcing the registration provisions of the
counselor Regulations, and we expect the ADP to be
equally diligent in enforcing the certification
provisions of that law. If you have questions,
please contact us or the State of California ADP.
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