What topics are covered on the CADC certification exam?

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What topics are covered on the CADC certification exam?

NAADAC-based CADC exams cover eight practice dimensions aligned with IC&RC standards: (1) Clinical Evaluation — screening tools (CAGE, AUDIT, DAST), DSM-5 SUD criteria, biopsychosocial assessments; (2) Treatment Planning — goal-setting, individualized care plans, levels of care (ASAM criteria); (3) Referral — identifying appropriate community and medical resources; (4) Service Coordination — case management, multidisciplinary collaboration; (5) Counseling — motivational interviewing, CBT for addiction, relapse prevention; (6) Client, Family, and Community Education — psychoeducation, family systems; (7) Documentation — progress notes, treatment records, confidentiality (42 CFR Part 2); (8) Professional and Ethical Responsibilities — boundaries, dual relationships, scope of practice, cultural competency.