Certification: Certified Drug and Alcohol Program Administrator (CDAPA)

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.