Certification: Certified Drug and Alcohol Program Administrator (CDAPA)
7220 SW Sylvan Ct., Portland, OR 97225
The individual who provides these services may be referred to as a "SAPA," an acronym for Substance Abuse Program Administrator or "DAPA," an acronym for "Drug & Alcohol Program Administrator." The essential functions of a SAPA/DAPA are to design, organize and administer services to promote alcohol and drug-free workplaces. These services are intended to improve health and productivity for all workers, decrease accidents and reduce the many costs associated with substance abuse.
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- No
- More than two years of work experience required?
- Yes
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
- Renewal Required?
- Every 3 Year(s)
- Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
- Yes
- Renew through Re-Examination?
- No
- Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
- No
- Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
- No
National Conference; Online Exam; Third Party Exam Center
Advanced
The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher and has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years, or requires obtaining a ‘core’ level certification from the same organization.