PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT REVIEW

PRINCIPLES GOVERNING CERTIFICATION

In developing the certification standards for Indigenous Certified Addictions Specialist, certain principles have been recognized:

Certification is based largely on competence and knowledge about alcoholism/ drug addiction and First Nations people rather than on emphasis on academic achievement.

Authority for this certification comes from the coalition of First Nations Addiction Program/Agencies, working in British Columbia, and is supported by professionals working in First Nations Addiction who share the concern of the First Nations programs for a standard of excellence and competence.

Certification will be offered to Indigenous Certified Addictions Specialists working with First Nations people.

FNWACCB recognizes the need for certification of all workers within the wellness field, i.e. Youth Workers, Family Support Workers, Program Elders, Community Health Representatives, Client Support Workers.