Become an International Certified Addiction Professional (ICAP)

Help individuals, families, and communities address the devastating impact of addiction.
Use the latest in research-based prevention, interventions, and treatment and support modalities.
Accelerate your career with credentials that indicate passion and commitment to high standards for treatment.

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Eligibility Requirements Document

IMPACT AREAS

Prevention

People working in the field of substance abuse prevention who meet the education/training and work experience requirements can apply to be a Certified Prevention Professional by taking the exam (currently under development)

Treatment (I, II, III, IV)

People working in the field of Addiction Treatment who meet the education/training and work experience requirements can apply to be a Credentialed Treatment Professional by taking the exams that are offered at 4 levels: ICAP I, II, III, IV

Recovery Support

People working in the field of Recovery Support who meet the education/training and work experience requirements can apply to be a Certified Recovery Support Professional by taking the exam (currently under development)

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Addressing the Addiction Crisis with Trained Professionals

As part of the Colombo Plan and its Drug Advisory Programme’s Mission, the Global Centre for Credentialing and Certification (GCCC) has the same vision of a world where everyone has access to quality services that promote health and well-being of individuals, families, and communities.

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GCCC special message about updates regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic:

Like many other organizations around the world, the GCCC adjusted its schedule of ICAP exams considering recommendations to reduce the spread of the virus and keep staff and participants healthy.

Key Updates for ICAP Exams:
• ICAP-Treatment exams have been updated and merged with the exams that NAADAC uses so that we are now offering one global standard. We now have 4 levels (ICAP I-IV) and you can find more information on those and that credential process here.
• Cost Reduction: We have reduced the cost of the remote-proctoring option from $125 to $100 making it the same price as those who can do a computer center exam. It is a temporary “COVID-19-related” reduction.
• ALL ICAP Exams (Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Support) will be finished and offered at the ISSUP event in Abu Dhabi, U.A.E on Saturday, February 12, 2022.

What’s in process:
• ICAP-Treatment exams are currently being scheduled through their UTC trainers and offered individually utilizing remote-proctoring. Individuals will be able to apply and register for an exam utilizing remote proctoring by late summer.
• The ICAP-Prevention exam is projected to be offered beginning in June with in-person exams in countries where COVID-19 regulations allow people to gather in a room to take the test. The process will begin with those who have already been trained in the UPC Core and want to be certified to train.
• The ICAP-Recovery Support exam is being updated and we do not have a projected date as of yet.

As a reminder, you may still apply for a credential renewal as no exam is required for that. More information on the renewal requirements can be found here.

Any questions can be directed to info@globalccc.org.

Welcome to your future.