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Home Vermont Alcohol and Drug Counselor Tracks Apprentice Addiction Professional

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    Prerequisite

    • Be 18 years of age or older
    • An associate's degree from an accredited college or university
    • Be employed or approved for hire as an Apprentice Addiction Professional (AAP) at a Vermont Department of Health's Division of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Programs (ADAP) Certified Provider
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  • Step 1

    Complete substance use disorder education

    • Complete at least 40 hours of substance use disorder education (through documented workshops, seminars, or college/university courses), which must include: Screening, assessment, and engagementTreatment planning, collaboration, and referralAddiction counselingAt least six hours of professional ethics theory, including HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality of substance use disorder patient records

  • Step 2

    Pass the AAP examination

    • Pass examination specified by the Director

  • Step 3

    Submit application

  • Earn Addiction Professional Apprenticeship

    • Finish
      For renewal:The renewal deadline will be January 31st on odd years; you must complete at least 40 hours of continuing education and will have a renewal fee of $260.Initial licenses issued 90 days or less from the profession's renewal date will be granted through the next full two-year period.Initial licenses issued 91 days or more before the profession’s renewal date will be required to renew the license for the upcoming renewal

Become an Apprentice Addiction Professional

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