Description

This course will help attendees prepare for the written and oral exam for Certification or Licensure as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor in Nevada. Participants should be nearing the end of their internship hours, be preparing for examination, and be skilled and knowledgeable with patient placement criteria, the DSM-5, and treatment planning. We will discuss the relationship between diagnosis, levels of care, treatment planning, and ethics. Attendees will gain helpful tips to keep in mind when studying and understand what to expect when testing.

• *This course is structured as an exam preparation and practice overview and does not provide comprehensive instruction in DSM-5, ASAM criteria, or treatment planning.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this presentation, participants will:

• Identify the format, structure, and expectations of the Nevada written and oral examinations for certification and licensure.

• Recognize how core clinical concepts (diagnosis, level of care, treatment planning, and ethics) are presented and evaluated within exam scenarios

• Practice responding to exam-style questions and oral exam format to strengthen test readiness and confidence.

• Describe common testing pitfalls and apply practical strategies for effective exam preparation and performance.

Location:

University of Nevada, Reno - Redfield Campus, 18600 Wedge Pkwy, Reno, NV 89511 | Room 227

Date/Time:

Monday, May 18, 2026 | 9:00 am - 4:30 pm

Presented by:

Paula Lopez Hlade, MA, LADC-S Interim Executive Director Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug and Gambling Counselors and Erin Warell, Member of the Board of Examiners for Alcohol, Drug, and Gambling Counselors

Continuing Education Units:

6 CEUs

Certification Board Information

This training is approved for continuing education units by the boards listed here. Additional specifications can be found below.

NAADAC (The Association for Addiction Professionals)

This course has been approved by CASAT, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Reno, as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider, for the below # of CEUs. NAADAC Provider #98165. CASAT is responsible for all aspects of its programming.

CEUs: 6

Skills Groups

This course applies to the following Client Skill Groups as defined by NAADAC:

• Clinical Assessment

• Treatment Plan

• Legal, Ethical, and Professional Development

NBCC (National Board for Certified Counselors)

CASAT has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6492. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. CASAT is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. (Continuing education hours and CEU's are synonymous for purposes of issuing CEU's from CASAT Learning)

Qualifies for NBCC Credit: Yes

Presentation materials are not for reproduction or distribution without specific written authorization. The opinions, findings, conclusions, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of CASAT.

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