LOUISIANA

Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority

628 N. 4th Street, Baton Rouge, LA. 70802  / 225.342.8941 / 225.342.0441 (fax)

RP REQUIREMENTS

The Office for Addictive Disorders-Addictive Disorders Regulatory Authority (ADRA) shall issue a certificate as a Registered Preventionist (RP) to each candidate who:

Possesses a high school diploma or the equivalent.

Is a legal resident of the United States at least eighteen years of age from the date the application is received.

Is not in violation of any ethical standards subscribed to by the department.

Is not and has not been a substance abuser or compulsive gambler during the previous two years from the date the application is received.

Has not been convicted of, or entered a plea of guilty or a plea of nolo contendere, to a felony. However, the department may, in it discretion, waive this requirement upon review of the individual’s circumstances. Each candidate shall sign a form prescribed by the department authorizing the department to obtain a criminal history or to conduct a criminal background check.

Documents completion of any ethics training required by the department and signs a form of professional and ethical accountability and responsibility as prescribed by the department.

Documents having successfully completed any training prescribed by the department. Training as contemplated herein may include educational as well as experiential components.

Provides three letters of recommendation as prescribed by the department.

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