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Exam Schedules | Study Guides

Written exam dates and sites*

Exam Date
Cut-off Date
Location
Mar. 11, 2006 Feb. 3, 2006 Tallahassee*
Orlando*
Ft. Lauderdale*
Apr. 14, 2006 Mar. 10, 2006 Orlando
Jun. 10, 2006 May 5, 2006 Tallahassee*
Orlando*
Ft. Lauderdale*
Jul. 27, 2006 Jun. 23, 2006 Jacksonville (FSAS)
Sep. 9, 2006 Aug. 4, 2006 Tallahassee*
Tampa*
W. Palm Beach*
Oct. 6, 2006 Sep. 1, 2006 Tampa
Dec. 9, 2006 Nov. 3, 2006 Tallahassee*
Tampa*
W. Palm Beach*

Download the Written Exam Scheduling Form (pdf format)

NOTE: Dates and locations are subject to change.

 

Oral Exam dates and sites*

Exam Date
Cut-off Date
Location
Dec. 3, 2005 Oct. 28, 2005 Orlando
Mar. 4, 2006 Feb. 17, 2006 Orlando
Jul. 14, 2006 May 12, 2006 Orlando
Dec. 2, 2006 Nov. 3, 2006 Orlando
Download materials for the Oral Exam: (pdf format)

Also available for purchase as a study guide:
"Global Criteria: The 12 Core Functions of the Substance Abuse Counselor", by John Herdman ($23)

NOTE: Dates and locations are subject to change.



PLEASE NOTE:

Regarding Written Exams

  • Applicants must have an approvable application (educational documentation, evaluations, fees and transcripts (where applicable) on file. A written request, with the appropriate fees, must be submitted by the deadline. International exam - $75 / Florida Specific - $50.00 / Criminal Justice - $75.00.

  • Test times & locations are Subject To Change/Cancellation. Confirmation letters will be mailed approximately 2 weeks prior to the test. There will be a $25.00 fee for no-shows or canceling within 10 business days or less prior to the test date.

  • If you require special accommodations due to a handicap or disability, you must send a written statement documenting your needs, at least one month in advance of the test.

  • Test results will be mailed approximately 4 - 6 weeks after exams. NO test results will be given over the phone for reasons of confidentiality.
* Two start times are available at the locations indicated above, for applicants wishing to take both the International (ICRC) and Criminal Justice (8:30 – 12:00) and the Florida Specific 1:30 – 5:00) exams on the same day. A lunch break will be given from 12:00 - 1:15.

Florida Specific exam is given in all of the above months.
International (ICRC) exam are only given in March, June, September & December.
Criminal Justice exam is only given in March, June, September & December.

Regarding Oral Exams

  • Applicants must submit a written request to sit for the Orals which includes the testing cycle they would like to participate in, to the office before they are considered eligible for the exam.
  • Candidates must have passed appropriate written exams prior to scheduling for Oral Exam.
  • Written Case must be approved at a Board Meeting prior to exam.
  • For those applicants eligible for exemption from the Oral Exam (see Addictions Certification page) you will not be eligible for the International credential, nor will your state credential be reciprocal with other states until you have passed the Oral Exam.
  • Oral Exam fees are as follows: First time exam fee is $10, each retest is $50.

* There will be two (2) start times at the locations indicated above, for those individuals who wish to take both the International (ICRC), Criminal Justice, and state level exams on the same day. The ICRC/CJ tests will be from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. The state level exam (Florida Specific) will be from 1:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. A lunch break will be from 12:00 - 1:15.

** International (ICRC) and Criminal Justice exams are only given in March, June, September, & December. Florida Specific exams are given in all of the above months. International and Florida Specific exams are available in Spanish and Large Print.

 


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