National Certification Examination for Addiction Counselors Level I, II and MAC

The certification program is sponsored by the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors Certification Commission (NCC). The Certification and Examinations for Addiction Counselors Level I, II and MAC are administered for the NCC by the Professional Testing Corporation (PTC).

The Minnesota Association of Resources for Recovery and Chemical Health (MARRCH) is the NAADAC-approved agency in Minnesota for the National Certification Examination for Addiction Counselors.

Administrative Notes

·  The fee for the Level I and II tests are $120.

·  The fee for the MAC test is $140.

·  Payment must be included with the National Certification Examination application and is payable to MARRCH.

Test Date Application due to MARRCH

March 25, 2006 February 27, 2006

July 29, 2006 June 9, 2006

November 18, 2006 September 25, 2006

Testing Notes

·  Complete the application with ALL information requested. Mark only one response unless otherwise indicated.

·  The PTC will notify candidates approximately three weeks prior to the testing date of final assignments for testing centers by means of an Admission Notice. This notice plus some form of positive photo identification must be presented to gain admission to the testing center.

·  The test will be from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., and candidates must report to the test site by 8:30 a.m. to register.

·  Candidates will be notified by PTC within six weeks whether or not they have passed the examination. Results will also go the Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy (BBHT), who license alcohol and drug counselors in Minnesota, IF you have provided release authorization on the application.

Completed applications and payments should be sent to MARRCH:

1000 Westgate Drive, Suite 252, St. Paul, MN 55114 * 651-290-7462 (p) 651-290-2266 (f)

qLevel I - $120 qLevel II - $120 qMAC - $140

Payment: Check (made out to MARRCH) qVISA qMaster Card

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