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Specific qualifications, training and experience requirements for Indigenous Certified Addictions Specialist II

First Nations Wellness/Addictions Counsellor Certification Board

To be awarded certification as an Indigenous Certified Addictions Specialist II the applicant must possess the qualifications below:

Level of education	High School Diploma or GED.Associate of Arts (AA) Degree or a two-year Certificate or Diploma in the Health or Human Services field from an accredited university or college, (e.g. Addictions/Wellness Counsellors, Social Workers, Wellness Worker, Community Therapy, Community Health Associates, Day Care Workers).
Training/Continuing education	Some certificates/diplomas/associate degrees do not include all the subjects/topics required for level I certification (ICAS I), in this case, to be certified for level II (ICAS II) applicants must demonstrate they have taken training/continuing education in these subjects/topics. You must demonstrate that you have the required number of hours in the following topics:
	Alcohol and Drug related education* (see topics listed for level I)	144 hours*
	Specific Ethics training	6 hours
	HIV/AIDS training (recommended)	6 hours
	12 core functions*	120 hours
*NOTE:** If your certificate/diploma/associate degree did not include these 12 core functions, please provide evidence that you have taken training/continuing education in these 12 core functions.
Additional Requirements	An Indigenous Certified Addictions Specialist II should possess the following qualifications in addition to those general qualifications and competencies already enumerated. Ability to speak knowledgeably on First Nations alcohol/drug problems. Knowledge of different Counselling philosophies and theories related to First Nations healing and recovery practices. Ability to coordinate, manage and facilitate continuance of treatment within the Treatment Center delivery system. Ability to assess the effectiveness of various treatment and program modalities as they apply to First Nations clients and their families
Experience	Three years full time work experience as and addictions counselor or supervisor.	6,000 hours
Please note the following: An Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Chemical dependency will reduce the work requirement by 1000 hours. A Bachelors degree with 30 semester hours or 40-quarter hours in Counselling courses will reduce work requirement by 2000 hours. A Masters or higher degree with 30 semester or 40-quarter hours in Counselling courses will reduce the work requirement by 4000 hours.
Practicum	Supervised and documented practicum with a minimum of 10 hours in each of the 12 core functions.	300 hours