Elimination of the CPM (Oral Exam)

In April 2007, the IC&RC Board of Directors voted to eliminate the use of the Case Presentation Method (CPM).  The CPM was an oral exam and a component of the Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor (AODA) and Advanced Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor (AAODA) Certifications. 

Effective June 2008 the AODA and AAODA written examinations will reflect updates to include the competencies that the oral exam tested.    The AODA exam will incorporate a case study vignette with thirteen questions pertaining to the case.  The AAODA exam will incorporate several scenarios.  The AODA exam will still consist of 150 questions, and the AAODA will still consist of 175 questions.  Both exams remain 3 ½ hours long. 

Although the IC&RC will no longer require the CPM oral exam process as one of its requirements, some of our Member Boards will continue to use this exam.  Please check with your local Member Board to determine whether or not your will be required to take and pass the CPM for the AODA or AAODA certifications. 

For more information, please contact the IC&RC Office.