Accreditation
Brown Distance Learning Program trainings are approved by the following accreditation bodies for:
Addiction Treatment Specialists/Counselors (non-social work)
National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) - Provider # 000151. NAADAC has approved all Brown DLP courses for continuing education credits.
National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC). APPLICATION PENDING. Expected approval date: December, 2008
California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) - PCE#1917. Courses provided by the DLP are approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences for MFCC and/or LCSW educational credits.
Connecticut Certification Board (CCB) - Brown DLP courses are approved for substance abuse counselors by the Connecticut Certification Board, an IC&RC affiliate.
New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) does accept distance education CEUs provided by institutions of higher learning for individuals pursuing or renewing a CASAC, CPP or CPS.
In addition to the accreditation bodies listed above, many local, state, and foreign certification boards accept distance education credits for certification and re-certification.
Please check with your local certification board to verify acceptance and reciprocity of Brown DLP continuing education credits. For a complete listing of the certification requirements for all US States and Territories, please go to the National Addiction Technology Transfer Center and click on "Get Certified."
Social Workers
California Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS) - PCE#1917. Courses provided by the DLP are approved by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences for MFCC and/or LCSW educational credits.
National Association of Social Workers (NASW). APPLICATION PENDING. Expected approval date: December, 2008
Nurses
American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). APPLICATION PENDING. Expected approval date: December, 2008
Psychologists
American Psychological Association (APA). APPLICATION PENDING. Expected approval date: December, 2008
Physicians
The Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University. Continuing Medical Education credits are approved through the Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University on a course-by-course basis.