ASAPNYS

The Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Providers of New York State (ASAP) is committed to working together to support organizations, groups and individuals that prevent and alleviate the profound personal, social and economic consequences of alcoholism and substance abuse in New York State.

All Training Must be Approved by October 1st!

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We are now accepting membership applications. Apply to https://tinyurl.com/ASAP-NYCB-Trainer-Registry.

1. Participation in a prestigious statewide peer recovery trainer association

2. Posting to the ASAP-NYCB online profile of registry members, complete with your professional profile picture and links to your website and email

3. Free review of registry member trainings submitted under the ASAP-NYCB Training Approval program. (Registry membership is required for, but does not guarantee, training approval.)

4. Free listing of approved trainings on a dedicated New York Certification Board webpage

5. Digital badge confirming training approval status for placement on associated training certificates and promotional materials

6. Automatic student enrollment in ASAP Peer Recovery Exam Prep workshop

7. Access to employment opportunities at the ASAP Job Bank

8. Ability to extend approved training status to colleagues/co-presenters in conference workshops via waiver process

9. Consultative status to NYCB on issues affecting quality and delivery of peer recovery training

10. Regular advisories on new developments/policies in peer recovery certification and training

11. Invitation to participate in, and attend free-of-charge, annual/biennial training symposia to be hosted by ASAP-NYCB for peer recovery training professionals

12. Invitation to apply for ASAP-Peer Workforce Initiative TOT training as opportunities arise

Introductory Period (July 1-September 31, 2020) $0.00
Join in the introductory period first 6 months free
Membership $60.00 (per year)
3-year Membership $150.00 (20% discount)
No. Membership is for individual trainers only. Trainer Registry fees are being kept purposefully modest, and trainers may choose to self-pay or be sponsored by their training organization.
To ensure the value and integrity of the validated professional certifications offered by ASAP-NYCB, the Board must be assured that training prepares students to become knowledgeable and skilled in the certified role. It is the role of the Board to determine standards for demonstrating that certification candidates are, indeed, competent and ethical professionals. These standards include evidence of suitable training, as confirmed by the Board’s training approval process.
Yes. If you want your students to qualify for professional certification (CRPA; CARC; etc.), your training completion certificates must carry your individualized ASAP-NYCB training approval badge.
Click here for the ASAP-NYCB Training Approval submission form.
No. Training approvals are a benefit of Trainer Registry membership. Approval is assessed on a case-by-case basis, and approval is not automatic. The Board will consider relevance of the coursework to role competencies, and other factors on your submission. Please allow 2-4 weeks turnaround from date of submission.
Yes. Apply now for membership, https://tinyurl.com/ASAP-NYCB-Trainer-Registry.
Yes, if they include your individualized ASAP-NYCB training approval badge. We will not accept any third-party training certificates.
Beginning October 1, 2020: your training completion certificates for initial certifications (CARC; CRPA) MUST include your individualized training approval badge. Beginning January 1, 2021: your training completion certificates for renewal credits (all certifications) MUST include your individualized training approval badge.
No. Beginning October 1, 2020, only training completion certificates for approved trainings with your individualized ASAP-NYCB training approval badge will be accepted for initial certifications. Training approval for renewal credits will be required from January 1, 2021.
No. Beginning October 1, 2020, only your completion certificates with your individualized ASAP-NYCB training approval badge will be accepted (initial certifications). Training approval for renewal credits will be required beginning January 1, 2021.
We will continue to honor your existing approvals through December 31, 2020. Please ensure that your training certificates include your ASAP-NYCB Training Approval badge.
No change to certification application procedures. NYCB will accept unapproved trainings completed through October 1 (initial certifications) and January 1 (renewals). Moving forward, your students will need to know that you are a member of the ASAP-NYCB Trainer Registry and that your training offerings are approved. Be sure to add your individualized training approval badge to your marketing materials.
Contact Administrator, Ruth Riddick at rriddick@asapnys.org with questions or requests for technical assistance.