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FCB Study Guides provide applicants with insight into the written exams. Study Guides enhance applicant's preparation for the exams by listing all of the performance domains, tasks, and knowledge and skill statements from the Role Delineation Studies.

Oral Exam Study Guide

Global Criteria: The 12 Core Functions of the Substance Abuse Counselor, 4th ed. is meant to improve the initial and ongoing professional development of substance abuse counselors. This study guide will help to increase the entry-level competence of counselors seeking certification as alcohol and drug abuse counselors. This book not only discusses the core functions of the substance abuse counselor, but also provides the latest information on the global criteria used by the ICRC to evaluate applicants for certification as alcohol and drug abuse counselors by ICRC member boards around the world.

International Study Guide

This study guide contains much of the "need-to-know" information that ICRC/AODA uses in the preparation of their written examination. This manual:

1. focuses on the major content areas of information used on the exam;
2. reviews the process and procedures used in the testing process;
3. provides guidance on how to take the exam;
4. provides a full 150 question sample written exam.

Criminal Justice Study Guide

The exam for addiction counselors in criminal justice settings focuses on theory and generally accepted practice. A full description of each of the domain areas, as well as the knowledge and skills associated with them, is provided in each of the chapters in this guide. The information provided within this study guide should be seen as a sampling of the theoretical and practical knowledge required for certification as an addiction professional in criminal justice settings.

Florida Specific Study Guide

The Florida Specific Study Guide provides applicants with insight into the written exam. The Study Guide enhances candidates' preparation for the exam by listing all of the performance domains, tasks, and knowledge and skill statements from the Role Delineation Study.

Behavioral Health Technician Study Guide

This study guide provides information about each of the four main types of work tasks or areas of responsibilities you perform as a behavioral health technician (BHT) The four domains are:

Domain 1 - Clinical Competence
Domain 2 - Professional Responsibility
Domain 3 - Safety
Domain 4 - Administrative Responsibilities.

Substancew Abuse Professional (SAP) Homestudy Guide

This study guide provides information regarding the SAP's core competencies and what you need to know to be an effective SAP.

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