Mission: IC&RC protects the public by establishing standards and facilitating reciprocity for the credentialing of addiction-related professionals.

 Vision: IC&RC will continue to be the global resource for the highest standards in addiction-related healthcare credentialing.

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FAQ's

• What are IC&RC Member Boards?

  Each certifying board affiliated with IC&RC has applied for and has been approved for membership and is referred to as a “Member Board.”  For approval, a board must document the standards for reciprocal certification and meet IC&RC requirements.

• How do I find a certification board in my area?

  A listing of all IC&RC member boards is available on the Member Boards list or by calling the IC&RC Office.  If there is no board in your area, contact IC&RC staff to identify available options.

• What is an International Certificate?

  The international certificate is an additional certificate available to certified professionals holding a reciprocal credential with an IC&RC member board.  It recognizes the international scope of an IC&RC credential that extends beyond the member’s current locale to the global network of the IC&RC Member Boards and communities.  A certificate is available for each of the reciprocal credentials offered through IC&RC. 

• What is Reciprocity?

  Reciprocity is the transfer of an IC&RC credential from one jurisdiction (state, country, nation) to another usually without having to retest.  Due to changing laws and licensing requirements, reciprocity may have conditions that will have to be met by the certified professional in order to work in a particular jurisdiction.  Certified professionals are encouraged to contact the Member Board in the jurisdiction to which they are relocating to inquire about specific requirements for working in the alcohol and other drug abuse field. 

• Does the IC&RC certify directly?

  No, IC&RC is a not-for-profit voluntary membership organization comprised of certifying boards involved in credentialing addiction professionals.  IC&RC Member Boards utilize standards that meet the reciprocal level requirements and IC&RC examinations to certify in a respective jurisdiction.

• How many times are the IC&RC exams administered annually?

  There are four administrations available to member boards each year.  Paper & Pencil exam dates are generally the second full weekend in March, June, September and December.  The oral exam dates are scheduled by each individual board.  Computer Based Testing (CBT) may also be available in your area.  These dates are typically the following two weeks after the Paper & Pencil exams. 

• To learn more about becoming certified, what is my first step?

  Contact the IC&RC certification board in your area.  A complete listing is located on the Member Boards page.

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