National Addiction Certification Examinations
Coordinated by Society of Addictions Counselors of Colorado
(303) 763-7198
EXAMINATION FEES:
- NCAC I Exam Fee: $160 (application, processing and handling)
- NCAC II Exam Fee: $180 (application, processing and handling)
- MAC Exam Fee: $200 (application, processing and handling)
Payment Method: CASHIERS CHECK OR MONEY ORDER only
Made Payable to: SACC
Please Note:
There are no refunds of fees or transfers - for any reason.
SACC Contact:
Karen Juliano: (303) 763-7198
EXAMINATION DATES & DEADLINES:
Examination Period
Spring: March 6-13, 2010
Summer: June 5-12, 2010
Fall: September 11-18, 2010
Winter: December 4-11, 2010
Deadlines for Applications and Fees
January 15, 2010
April 15, 2010
July 15, 2010
October 15, 2010
Applications must be received by 10:30am on the deadline date.
DOWNLOAD NCAC/MAC EXAMINATION APPLICATION
TO EXPEDITE YOUR COMPLETED APPLICATIONS CORRECTLY AND WITHOUT DELAY:
- Did you indicate the exam for which you are applying?
- Did you indicate the date of your examination?
- Did you enclose the appropriate fee with a Cashier’s Check or Money Order?
SUBMIT COMPLETE APPLICATION AND FEES TO:
SACC
ATTN: Exam Application
PO Box 9384
Denver, CO 80209-0384
Please note that sending applications via registered mail or signature required will delay your application.
STUDY INFORMATION:
Study guides for exams can be purchased through NAADAC by calling 1-800-548-0497 x308 or going to their website.
The role of SACC in coordinating NCAC exams in Colorado is administrative only.
- The MAC exam is required for the Colorado Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC).
- The NCAC II or MAC exam is required for reinstatement or core course waiver in CO.
- These exams are required for (NAADAC) the national NCAC certifications respectively and do not currently meet any Colorado DORA (CAC) certification or training requirements. Once someone receives Colorado certification then they can apply for NCAC national certification.
- Please direct all questions about Colorado Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) or Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC) to http://www.dora.state.co.us/mental-health or call DORA at 303-894-7766.
Questions regarding the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselors (NAADAC) certifications should be directed to:
Shirley Becket
NAADAC Certification Commission
901 N. Washington St., Suite #600
Alexandria, VA 22314-1535
(800) 548-0497
