California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators

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, October 24, 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. CATC EXAM APPLICATION 10-24-09   DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR OCTOBER EXAM IS SEPT. 11, 2009   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.   East Bay CAADE Certification Exam Workshop     John Muir Behavioral Health Center Center for Recovery Classrooms. 2730 Grant St. Concord CA                               August 22, 2009 9:30-3:00 $20.00 Workshop conducted by Dennis Wade, CATC  CAADE Board of Directors RSVP @ ebcaadeworkshop@aol.com 707-373-1017(C)/ 707-647-1612(H)  Workshop will include Exam study material, test taking strategy and practices tests.  Bring your own Coffee, Water and Food as there will be a short lunch break and the facility is isolated from places to eat.       Family Intervention Center and Services/Training Institute for Addiction Counselors DATE: Saturday, September 26 9:30 a.m. -- 4:30 p.m. $60 (refreshments will be served) There will be a lunch break for 1 hour (there are many restaurants within walking distance) Location: Lakewood, CA (click here for address & directions) CATC Exam Prep Workshop $60 (Fees paid to TIAC) Call 562-461-9446 or email Terri Melvin, CATC for more information. Ventura County Sunday, October 4 10:00 a.m. -- 3:00 p.m. Location: TBA Lunch and snacks will be provided along with an exam prep packet. Fee: $50.00 Contact David Deutsch at DavidDD51@hotmail.com or by phone at: (805) 890-6738     DATE: TBA 1275 Barnett Hall, Santa Rosa Campus FEE: $88 (includes $2 material fee) EMAIL ggranderson@santarosa.edu  707-522-2776   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 March 2009 134 105 78.4% 29 21.6% 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 1462 1018 69.6 444 30.4%

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C.A.T.C. is a registered Service Mark No. 044971-Class No. 100 with the Secretary of State for California