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 25, 2008 at: Long Beach City College (PCH Campus), 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. August 2, 16, 30 & September 20, 2008 (Click link to download flyer) 3:00pm – 6:00pm John Muir Behavioral Health Center for Recovery 2470 Grant St., Concord Classroom B Family Intervention Center and Services Click here for Exam Prep registration form (requires Adobe Acrobat) Call 562-461-9446 or email Terri Melvin, CATC for more information. City College of San Francisco Contact Craig Wenzl at 415/452-5159 or by e-mail cwenzl@ccsf.edu PLEASE CONTACT THE DIRECTORS AT THE COLLEGES BELOW FOR LOCAL CATC EXAM PREP WORKSHOPS   San Diego City College Oxnard College San Bernardino Valley College If you know of others please contact the CAADE Webmaster at webmaster@caade.org

CATC Exam Summary Statistics Exam Date # Examinees # Passed % Passed # Failed % Failed 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 956 674 70.5% 282 29.5%

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