Alabama - AAP, ACAP, CDAP & MLAP Distance Learning Training
There are 4 credentials in the state of Alabama related to the drug and alcohol counseling field:
- AAP - Associate Addictions Professional
- ACAP - Alabama Certified Addictions Professional
- CDAP - Certified Alcohol & Drug Abuse Professional
- MLAP - Master's Level Addiction Professional
ICDS offers the required education for the AAP, ACAP, CDAP and MLAP credentials.
AAP
AAP Requirements |
| Work Experience |
1 year (2,000 hours of direct counseling experience) |
| Supervision |
150 hours in the 12 core functions |
| Previous Education |
High School Diploma or GED |
| Additional Education |
140 hours addiction counseling specific education |
| Test |
Alabama state written exam |
ACAP
ACAP Requirements |
| Work Experience |
3 years (6,000 hours) - A Master's degree substitutes one year |
| Supervision |
300 hours |
| Previous Education |
High School Diploma or GED |
| Additional Education |
270 hour addiction counseling specific education |
| Test |
ICRC written and oral exam |
CDAP
CDAP Requirements |
| Work Experience |
3 years (6,000 hours) - A Master's degree in the social services field substitutes two years, a Bachelor's degree substitutes one year |
| Supervision |
300 hours |
| Previous Education |
Bachelor’s Degree in a social services field such as psychology, social work, nursing, criminal justice, etc. |
| Additional Education |
270 hour addiction counseling specific education |
| Test |
ICRC written and oral exam and submission of a written case presentation |
MLAP
MLAP Requirements |
| Work Experience |
3 years (6,000 hours) |
| Supervision |
300 hours |
| Previous Education |
Master's degree in a social services field |
| Additional Education |
270 hour addiction counseling specific education |
| Test |
ICRC written and oral exam and submission of a written case presentation |
AAP, ACAP, CDAP & MLAP Contact Information & Resources