Florida Certification Board
Documenting Education/ Training Requirements
Addictions Credentials & the TAP 21 for more information explore: flcertificationboard.org
To earn certification in all of FCB’s addiction related credentials, candidates must document a minimum number of hours of education and/or training in specified content areas. Silvernail Consultant Services can coach you through this process. We also offers a number of addiction courses that will help you meet your required hours. Explore our coursework, training events, conferences, seminars.
The Florida Certification Board will require all candidates to document a different number of hours of training. The following table identifies each content area and the minimum number of hours of training candidates must document as part of the Application Portfolio.
| Content Area | CAS Hours | CAC Hours | CAP Hours |
| Application to Practice/ Professional Readiness | 40 | 60* | 80 |
| Client, Family and Community Education | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Clinical Evaluation | 10 | 25 | 35** |
| Counseling | 20 | 30 | 50 |
| Documentation | 5 | 10 | 15 |
| Professional and Ethical Responsibility | 15 | 30 | 30 |
| Referral | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Service Coordination | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Supervision | N/A | N/A | 15 |
| Treatment Planning | 5 | 15 | 20 |
| Understanding Addiction/ Treatment Knowledge | 40 | 60* | 80 |
* If seeking reciprocity at the CAC level, applicants must document an additional 20 hours of training across these two topics.
** CAP applicants must document 20 hours in assessment and 15 hours in screening to total the 35 hour requirement.
The Florida Certification Board (FCB) describes an addiction professional is a person who possesses and utilizes a unique knowledge and skill base to assist substance abusers.
To learn more about becoming a certified addictions counselor or seel a CAP through licensure.
You may want to explore: http://www.flcertificationboard.org
The FCB sets three levels of classification within this category are:
Certified Addiction Specialist Standards
Certified Addiction Counselor Standards
Certified Addiction Professional Standards
Licensed Certified Addiction Professional Standards
Silvernail Consultant Services offers educational courses to contribute to your educational portfolio.
Remember you must be able to demonstrate education/training and practical experience in the following areas of knowledge:
Documenting Education/Training Requirements