The CATC is a credential which identifies the academically trained specialist who is able to facilitate behavioral change for persons affected by alcohol and other drug addictions. It will signify to a potential employer or colleague that the person possessing this credential has completed the academic and experiential requirements for a certificate in Alcohol & Drug Studies, in a state accredited, CAADE approved program (or equivalent). The C.A.T.C. Credential will also identify a person who has practical experience in the area of evaluation and assessment, treatment planning, pharmacology of alcohol and other drugs, cultural issues and their relevance, models of intervention, family issues, legal and ethical issues, referrals and record keeping. (All of these are the knowledge, skills, and attitudes outlined in the TAP 21). To download the new and revised TAP 21document in Adobe Acrobat PDF format click here.  You may also order a free hard copy at http://ncadistore.samhsa.gov/catalog/productDetails.aspx?ProductID=13283.

CAADE is one of the credentialing organizations included in the State of California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs directory meeting the minimum criteria for Alcohol and Drug Counseling.


Next Scheduled CATC Exam

Saturday, March 28, 2009 at: Long Beach City College (PCH Campus), San Bernardino Valley College, College of San Mateo, Santa Rosa Junior College, Porterville College, Oxnard College, and San Diego City College 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.   Note:  The CATC Exam is held twice yearly-- the last Saturday in March AND the last Saturday in October CATC Exam Prep Workshops (CAADE neither endorses nor opposes the workshops below; they are NOT sponsored by CAADE and their placement here does not indicate CAADE endorsement--we merely offer this information as a free service for students who may be interested). Costs of the workshops vary.  If you know of other CATC exam prep workshops email webmaster@caade.org with time, date, location, cost and contact information. John Muir Behavioral Health Center for Recovery Classrooms 2470 Grant St., Concord CA January 31, 2009 9:30a.m. - 3:00p.m. $15.00 Download Flyer Here (Adobe Acrobat file) RSVP to Dennis Wade: 707-647-1612 ebcaadeworkshop@aol.com Class Schedule No: 9119  1 Saturday February 21, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm 1275 Barnett Hall, Santa Rosa Campus FEE: $88 (includes $2 material fee) Click here for information flier(pdf file download) EMAIL ggranderson@santarosa.edu  707-522-2776 Family Intervention Center and Services/Training Institute for Addiction Counselors Saturday, February 21, 2009 9:30 a.m. -- 2:30 p.m. $60 (refreshments will be served) CATC Exam Prep Workshop $60 (Fees paid to TIAC) Click here for Exam Prep registration form (requires Adobe Acrobat) Call 562-461-9446 or email Terri Melvin, CATC for more information. Ventura County (site to be arranged) Lunch and snacks will be provided. Fee: $40. Contact David Deutsch at DavidDD51@hotmail.com or by phone at: (805)890-6738 PLEASE CONTACT THE DIRECTORS AT THE COLLEGES BELOW FOR LOCAL CATC EXAM PREP WORKSHOPS San Bernardino Valley College San Francisco City College San Diego City College Oxnard College If you know of others please contact the CAADE Webmaster

CATC Exam Summary Statistics Exam Date # Examinees # Passed % Passed # Failed % Failed October 2008 189 148 78.4% 41 21.6% March 2008 183 91 49.8% 92 50.2% October 2007 238 166 69.7% 72 30.3% March 2007 223 136 61% 87 39% August, 2006 188 117 62.2% 71 37.8% February, 2006 124 101 81.5% 23 18.5% December 2005 183 154 84.2% 29 15.8% TOTAL 1328 913 68.7% 415 31.3%

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