CAP Addictions Professional Continuing Education and Recertification 2

Question 1

Under NAADAC's CAP recertification requirements, how many continuing education hours must be completed per renewal cycle?

Accepted Answer

60 hours

Answer

CAP recertification requires 60 CE hours per three-year renewal cycle.

Question 2

Which of the following CE activities would NOT typically count toward CAP recertification hours?

Accepted Answer

Reading a peer-reviewed journal without a quiz or certificate

Answer

Passive reading of journals without a documented assessment or certificate of completion does not typically qualify for CE credit.

Question 3

A CAP holder has let their certification lapse for 14 months. What is the most likely recertification pathway?

Accepted Answer

Complete a reinstatement application with additional CE hours and fees

Answer

Lapsed certifications typically require a reinstatement application, payment of back fees, and submission of required CE documentation.

Question 4

Which type of CE content is specifically required within CAP renewal hours to address professional ethics?

Accepted Answer

At least 3 hours of ethics-specific CE

Answer

NAADAC requires a minimum of 3 ethics-specific CE hours within each renewal period.

Question 5

A clinician earns a master's degree in counseling while holding a CAP. How can this academic work factor into recertification?

Accepted Answer

Approved graduate courses may count toward CE hours with documentation

Answer

Accredited graduate-level coursework relevant to addictions may be applied toward CE hours when properly documented.

(CAP) Certified Addictions Professional Practice Test