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Registered Addiction Specialist — RAS

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Description

The Registered Addiction Specialist (RAS) Certification program, after an independent and comprehensive review, has been nationally accredited by the prestigious National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).

Certifying Organization

The Breining Institute

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Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

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Fort Collins Administrative Campus
Online · 100% remote
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
60 semester credits / four semesters
App fee
$75
Tuition
$7,956 for the Program
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Related Careers

Healthcare Social WorkersMental Health and Substance Abuse Social WorkersMental Health CounselorsSubstance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors

Other Certifications from The Breining Institute

Advanced Registered Addiction Specialist - Level II (RAS II)
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Advanced Registered Addiction Specialist - Level III (RAS III)
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Clinical Supervisor Credential (CSC)
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Forensic Addictions Counselor (FAC)
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Master Counselor in Addictions (MCA)
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Masters Level - Registered Addiction Specialist (M-RAS)
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Medication-Assisted Treatment Counselor (MATC)
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