CAP Addictions Professional Continuing Education and Recertification 3

Question 1

A CAP credentialed counselor receives CE credit for a workshop on trauma-informed care. Under which NAADAC content area would this most likely fall?

Accepted Answer

Co-occurring Disorders

Answer

Trauma-informed care training typically falls under co-occurring disorders, given trauma's frequent intersection with substance use disorders.

Question 2

What is the consequence of submitting falsified CE documentation during CAP recertification?

Accepted Answer

Revocation of certification and potential referral for ethics violations

Answer

Fraudulent CE documentation is a serious ethics violation that can result in permanent credential revocation and professional disciplinary action.

Question 3

Which governing body sets the national standards for CAP certification and continuing education requirements?

Accepted Answer

NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals

Answer

NAADAC is the credentialing body that establishes and oversees CAP certification standards including CE requirements.

Question 4

A CAP is completing CE hours and wants to use a self-study course. What must the course include to qualify?

Accepted Answer

An approved post-test or competency assessment with a certificate

Answer

Self-study CE must include a documented assessment component and provide a certificate of completion to qualify for credit.

Question 5

How does a CAP credential differ from state licensure when it comes to continuing education requirements?

Accepted Answer

CAP is a national credential with its own CE cycle that may differ from state-specific licensure CE cycles

Answer

CAP is a nationally recognized credential with its own renewal cycle and CE requirements that operate independently of state licensure boards.

(CAP) Certified Addictions Professional Practice Test