CAP Addictions Professional Credential Requirements and Eligibility 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: The CAP credential renewal cycle in most states requires completion of continuing education hours within a period of:
- 6 months
- 1 year
- 2 years (Correct answer)
- 5 years
Correct answer: 2 years
Most CAP credentialing bodies require credential holders to complete required continuing education units (CEUs) within a two-year renewal cycle.
Question 2: Which of the following is considered an acceptable form of supervision for meeting CAP supervised experience requirements?
- Peer consultation between colleagues of equal status
- Supervision by a licensed or credentialed addiction professional in a formal supervisory role (Correct answer)
- Self-directed review of case notes
- Monthly team meetings without individual case review
Correct answer: Supervision by a licensed or credentialed addiction professional in a formal supervisory role
Qualified supervision must be provided by a licensed or credentialed addiction professional functioning in a formal supervisory capacity with accountability.
Question 3: When a CAP applicant's supervised hours were completed across multiple employers, they are generally required to:
- Submit documentation from only the most recent employer
- Have each employer verify and sign off on the hours worked under their supervision (Correct answer)
- Average the hours across all employers without verification
- Submit a self-attestation form only
Correct answer: Have each employer verify and sign off on the hours worked under their supervision
Each employer where supervised hours were accumulated must independently verify and document those hours, as self-reporting alone is insufficient.
Question 4: Which type of training is specifically recognized as preparation for the CAP written examination competency domains?
- Medical school residency programs
- NAADAC-approved addiction counseling training curricula (Correct answer)
- Generic business management courses
- Continuing legal education programs
Correct answer: NAADAC-approved addiction counseling training curricula
NAADAC-approved training curricula specifically cover the competency domains tested on CAP examinations and are recognized as appropriate preparation.
Question 5: A currently licensed professional counselor (LPC) seeking CAP credentialing would typically receive credit for:
- All supervised hours regardless of focus area
- Supervised hours specifically involving substance use disorder counseling (Correct answer)
- All licensure examination scores in lieu of CAP examination
- No credit, as CAP and LPC are entirely separate tracks
Correct answer: Supervised hours specifically involving substance use disorder counseling
Only supervised hours specifically involving substance use disorder counseling are counted toward CAP eligibility, regardless of an applicant's other professional credentials.
Question 6: Which document is typically NOT required as part of a CAP application package?
- Official transcripts from qualifying educational programs
- Proof of completed supervised experience hours
- A personal tax return for the previous year (Correct answer)
- Attestation of adherence to a professional code of ethics
Correct answer: A personal tax return for the previous year
CAP applications require professional documentation such as transcripts, supervision verification, and ethics attestations, but personal financial documents like tax returns are not part of the process.
Question 7: What is the consequence for a CAP credential holder who fails to complete required CEUs before the renewal deadline?
- The credential is automatically renewed with a written warning
- The credential lapses and the holder may need to apply for reinstatement (Correct answer)
- The holder receives a temporary extension of six additional months automatically
- The holder's employer is notified and must provide training
Correct answer: The credential lapses and the holder may need to apply for reinstatement
Failure to complete CEUs by the renewal deadline typically results in credential lapse, requiring the professional to meet reinstatement requirements to regain their credential.
CAP Addictions Professional Credential Requirements and Eligibility 3
The CAP credential renewal cycle in most states requires completion of continuing education hours within a period of: