Which professional bodies’ courses are accepted by the Board?

• A. National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, American Psychology Association, American Counseling Association, National Association of Social Workers, National Board of Certified Counselors, American Mental Health Counselors Association
• B. National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, American Psychology Association, American Counseling Association, National Board of Certified Counselors, American Mental Health Counselors Association
• C. National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, American Psychology Association, American Counseling Association, National Board of Certified Counselors
• D. National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, American Psychology Association, American Counseling Association, American Medical Association

Answer: (A)

Continuing education credits are accepted from professional bodies that set and monitor standards for practice in addiction treatment and related mental health fields. The Board recognizes courses from organizations that cover addiction counseling as well as psychology, counseling, social work, and mental health counseling. This includes NAADAC for addiction professionals, APA for psychology, ACA for counseling, NBCC for board-certified counselors, AMHCA for mental health counselors, and NASW for social workers. An AMA designation is not typically used for counselor CE because its focus is on physicians, not licensed counselors.

So the best choice is the one that includes all the recognized counseling and mental health organizations (NAADAC, APA, ACA, NBCC, AMHCA, NASW) and does not include AMA.