Welcome to Breining Institute

Since 1986 . . .

higher education, training, testing and certification for the addiction professional.

Breining Institute Studies, Degrees and the nationally-accredited RAS Credential Open Doors

Nationally-recognized Career Track for the Addiction Professional

First, get registered as an RAS Intern (RASi),
On-line for only $49

Test for the nationally-recognized and accredited RAS Credential

. . . then you may be
eligible for . . .

Get additional formal education . . .

. . . and then you may be eligible for RAS upgrades

nationally accredited

This is not the Registration for College courses; please select the link below for the College Application:

by NCCA

Reciprocity: RAS eligible for NCAC I
from NAADAC

450-hour Addiction Studies Certificate Program,
College-credit courses

RAS - Level II
Credential
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COLLEGE APPLICATION

. . . then get your 155 hours formal AOD education from either Breining Institute . . .

approved by

Supervisor Level RAS
Credential
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the State of California

17-unit AOD course,
On-line and self-paced,
includes the required 155 hours for the RAS

RAS and the ACADC certifications

AA or BA Degree
(from Breining Institute or other qualified educational institution)

Masters Level RAS
Credential
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. . . or . . .

NO APPLICATION FEES
to upgrade from RAS to RAS II, S-RAS or M-RAS Credentials
(S-RAS does require passing exam)

over 100 institutions provide the qualifying 155 hours formal education for the RAS Credential

RAS Specialty Credentials

Masters or Doctorate (DrAD) degree

MAC from NAADAC (NAADAC fees apply)

For qualifications and more information on these programs, select the applicable button above, or one of the links below.

Nationally-Accredited Certification

Nationally-Recognized College

Quick Links

	RAS Credential: Nationally Accredited and Recognized
	RAS II Credential: Advanced RAS Level II Credential
	M-RAS Credential: Masters Level RAS Credential
	S-RAS Credential: Supervisor Level RAS Credential
	CWIS or CCDS: RAS Specialty Credentials
	NCAC I Certification: Reciprocity from NAADAC
	MAC Credential: Recognized credential from NAADAC
	CAODC Credential: for Professional DUI Counselors
	Dual Certification: RAS and ACADC certifications
	Reciprocity: RAS Exam fee waived
	RAS Exam Tutorial: FREE and On-line
	Find an RAS Professional: 14 countries, 40 States

California Professional DUI Counselors

		Get the accredited CAODC credential for DUI professionals.
		More info > CAODC Credential

	New FAST TRACK program Affordable and ON-LINE
	^{only $}663^tuition
	17-unit FAST TRACK On-line program for alcohol and other drug (AOD) counselors needing certification before 2010 California deadline - satisfies 155-hour California AOD education requirement - TOTAL COST $75 registration + $150 study guide + $663 tuition - Click button below for more info on the FAST TRACK, Certificate and Degree programs:


	Questions about the 2010 certification deadline? Select link below for info: California Certification Deadline Info