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***Update June 17, 2016 and supersedes all earlier versions***
Individuals wanting to sit for any ICB exam must first complete the appropriate application. Each approved applicant will receive a letter and testcode information sheet via email. The testcode information sheet needs to be completed and returned to ICB with the appropriate fees before the registration process can be initiated. You may test prior to application approval (ICRC Exams excluded); however, you must submit certain sections of the application and include a letter requesting to test prior to application approval. Complete details on how to test prior to completing your application is in the link below.Please read the Illinois Model for each credential you are applying, thoroughly, to avoid any miscommunication. Once you are ready to apply youmay download application materials. The Illinois Model and Applications are located under theCredentialingTab, simply chooseCredentialing Formsand select the credential you would like to pursue.
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***Update June 17, 2016 and supersedes all earlier versions***
AllICB and ICRC exams are administered through Computer Based Testing (CBT) with the exception of the CARS and SAP exam. All exams are scheduled by appointment only.ICB utilized a separate testing company to schedule all exams (except the CARS and SAP exam). Once an applicant is approved for testing, he/she will be able to schedule their exam appointment online. Although there are exam sites throughout the state, ICB cannot guarantee a location in your area, therefore a person taking the exam may have to travel a bit further than expected.
Exam scores are immediately provided to the testing candidate once the exam is completed. ICB will follow up with the testing candidate via email within 7 to 10 business days in regards to the next step of the credentialing process.
At this time the PCGC exam is not available. The application is still available; however, the testing process will be delayed until further notice.
The CARS and SAP are paper/pencil format exams and are administered on weekdays only in our Springfield Office.
***Update June 17, 2016 and supersedes all earlier versions***
The 2016 Study guides for the Certified Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Counselor examination is now available to purchase from ICB.<insert link to the 2016 study guide her>You may obtain the study guide by mailing a request with payment of $80.00 plus 4.50 Shipping and Handling to the ICB office. You may fax (217) 698-8234 your request with a credit card (VISA or MasterCard) payment. The ICB mailing address is:
Illinois Certification Board
401 E. Sangamon Ave.
Springfield, IL 62702
IC&RC offers the following publications to students, interns and teachers:
Candidate Guides:
- Counselor (ICADC) –CRADC Exam
- Advanced Counselor (ICAADC) –CAADC, MISA II & RDDP Exam
- Clinical Supervisor (ICCS)-CSADC Exam
- Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (ICCJP)-CCJP Exam
- Prevention Specialist (ICPS)-CPS and CSPSExam
ICB also offers a complete study guide manual for purchase to further assist testing candidates with the CRADC (ICRC Counselor) exam. The purchase price is $65. You candownload the order form.
- CAAP Study Guide
- CRSS Study Guide