Formerly the Addiction Intervention Association, the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF) was formed in 1985. The CACCF is a voluntary non-profit organization, which has regional representation across all Canadian provinces and territories. The CACCF is also an active member of the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC). Members and non-members who are considering a membership or certification with the CACCF are encouraged to contact us for more information.
MISSION STATEMENT
The Canadian Addiction Counsellors Federation strives to continuously offer the most effective and credible certifications to all addiction specific counsellors in Canada.
ABOUT THE IC&RC
Incorporated in 1981, the IC&RC is a voluntary membership organization, which consists of other alcohol & drug certifying bodies across the United States and globally. Each certifying body belonging to the IC&RC agrees to use their minimum standards for reciprocity-eligible certifications. Each member board reviews and accepts the eligibility certificates of its sister board applications. The international standards abided by the IC&RC are widely respected and accepted, and have been positively recognized by leading authorities throughout the world as the symbol of quality assurance, within the field of addictions. |
THE BASIS OF BEING CERTIFIED
Before examinations are developed, a certifying profession must determine what skills, knowledge, experience, and abilities are needed to be a competent professional in the field. The CACCF, in cooperation with the IC&RC, has achieved this by completing job task analysis studies for alcohol and drug abuse counsellors, and for clinical supervisors. These studies followed the principles and procedures outlined in a manual entitled "Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing", published by the American Psychological Association in 1983. The most important reason for conducting a job task analysis is to ensure the validity of the testing procedures. In this regard, the CACCF certification process is valid, reliable and legally defensible. One of the major functions of a certification program is the protection of the public from the incompetent practitioner. Accordingly, by selecting a CACCF certified professional, the public is given the assurance that the person has demonstrated professional competency. Copies of the job task analysis are available from the CACCF office. |
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The CACCF promotes, certifies and monitors the competency of addiction specific counsellors in Canada using current and effective practices, which are internationally recognized.
The CACCF certification and its professional conduct review process provide public protection for counsellors, employers, regulatory agencies, clients and their families.
The CACCF provides its counsellors with a quality, professional, credible and legal certification, offering personal pride and satisfaction.
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Head office located in Kitchener, Ontario
Offering unique certifications to counsellors for over 26 years
Credible certification body in Canada
Non-profit organization
Over 900 current members
Representation across all Canadian provinces and territories
Active member of the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) certifying body.
International standards widely respected and abided by in the addiction profession.
Hailed by leading authorities throughout the world as the symbol of quality assurance.
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