Steps to Become a CASAC

How to Become a CASAC-T

Step 1: Complete 350 clock hours of training

For former Adelphi School of Social Work Graduates, Adelphi provides a certificate for 350 clock hours of training upon completing our Postgraduate Addictions Certificate Program. For graduates of other graduate programs, we will provide a certificate for either 45 or 85 clock hours (section 1) that you will need to submit along with your transcript from your graduate school.

Step 2: Submit an application to OASAS (Part A only)

1. Adelphi Certificate of Training
2. 100.00 application processing fee
3. Copy of highest education completed (diploma or transcript)

How to Become a Full CASAC

Step 3: Take the Exam

Step 4: Work Experience

• For all master’s level professionals, you will need to complete 2000 hours (of the 6000) of work experience in a qualified substance use setting.
• Each practicum experience in a substance use agency qualifies for an additional 600 hours of training to be added to the 2000 hours.

Step 5: Submit Parts B and C of the application

Documenting the following:

• Passing exam
• Completed work experience