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Homework: The Integrative Literature Review
Competencies Measured
By successfully completing this homework, you will demonstrate your proficiency in the following course competencies:
I. Competency I: Apply research findings from scholarly literature to current issues in the field of addiction.
1. Describe state requirements.
2. Describe education requirements.
3. Describe other requirements.
4. Summarize the requirements to be a substance use professional in their state.
II. Competency II: Communicate in a manner that is scholarly and consistent with expectations for professionals in the field of addiction.
1. Cite sources using author and year, and provide some reference information required in APA style.
2. Communicate clearly with appropriate purpose, organization, tone, and sentence structure with some errors.
Preparation
Review the following:
I. NASADAD. (2013). State regulations on substance use disorder programs and counselors: An overview.
1. Familiarize yourself with your state's criteria to become a substance use counselor.
2. Find your state's credentialing website using Table 1, "Overview of Agencies Responsible for Program Licensure," pages 9-12.
3. Go to your state's website and locate the license or certification available for professionals with a bachelor's degree or lower.
II. Roadmap to an Addiction Professional Career.
1. Use this worksheet to complete this homework.
Instructions
In the Roadmap to an Addiction Professional Career worksheet, fill in the tables completely in each of the following sections:
I. State Specifics Overview.
II. Education Requirements Overview.
III. Other Requirements Overview.
IV. Final Thoughts.
Roadmap to an Addiction Professional Career
Directions
The future addiction professional must consider the requirements of the state in which they reside. Each state has unique requirements and credentials. Complete the items below using the provided resources to map out your journey to become an addiction professional. As you explore the websites, make sure to follow the guidelines outlined by the credentialing board in your chosen state.
State Specifics Overview
Directions: Find your state's licensing requirements for substance abuse professionals and locate the credentialing requirements for a bachelor's degree or lower. If none of your state's credentials are available with a bachelor's degree or less, use the master's level credential. Complete the table below using complete sentences.
1. Which state do you reside or plan to live?
2. What credentials does your state offer for addiction professionals?
3. Which credential are you interested in pursuing?
4. URL for your state's requirements.
Education Requirements Overview
Each state credentialing board outlines educational requirements by the following, quarter hours, semester hours, or credit hours. Please note the differences and use the formulas below to complete the rest of the worksheet.
1. If state requirements are described by hours:
a. 1 Capella quarter credit hour = 10 hours.
2. If state requirements are described by semester hour:
a. Divide semester hour by 1.5 to get Capella quarter credit hour.
Complete the table below using complete sentences.
1. What degree is required (none, associates, bachelors, masters)?
2. How many educational hours are required?
3. Are there specific courses required for your state, and are there a certain number of hours in this content (that is, Ethics=4 hours)?
4. What specific content is required?
Other Requirements Overview
In addition to educational requirements, states require credentialing exams, supervision hours, and prior experience in the field. Complete the table below using complete sentences.
1. How many hours of supervised experience is required?
2. Are working experience hours required? If so, how many?
3. Are any licensing or certification tests required?
4. What other requirements are there that you haven't already listed on the form?
Thoughts
Based on your research, provide a summary paragraph of the requirements needed in your chosen state to become an addiction professional.