MCAP Upgrade Mandatory Forms

Define Yourself as a Professional through Certification.

MCAP UpgradeCandidate GuideVersion 1.1

This booklet includes:

1. Easy to followinstructions.

2. Your personalapplication form.

3. Mandatory formsto collect trainingdocuments andrecommendations.

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About Us

Preface

The Florida Certification Board (FCB) is a nationally recognized, non-profit professional credentialing organization that has been operating in Florida for over 30 years. It currently credentials over 15,000 individuals working in the related fields of addictions, prevention, criminal justice, mental health, child welfare and behavioral health.

The FCB adheres to the highest industry psychometric standards for developing, implementing and administering certification programs and examination instruments. Once certified, each professional is required to strictly observe a Code of Ethical and Professional Conduct and participate in annual continuing education events.

Mission

The FCB serves the public interest by developing, administering and maintaining certification programs that reflect current standards of competent practice for health and human services professionals. Our mission is to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Florida by regulating our certified professionals through experience, education, and compliance with professional and ethical standards.

Property of the Board

Materials submitted to the FCB as part of the certification process are considered property of the Florida Certification Board. Materials include but are not limited to applications, evaluations, transcripts, and certificates. Applicants are encouraged to keep copies of all materials and paperwork submitted for certification. Certification wall certificates and wallet cards are the property of the FCB and must be surrendered upon Board request.

Board Policy and Procedures

All FCB requirements, policies and procedures are maintained on our website at www.flcertificationboard.org. Applicants and certified professionals are individually responsible for ensuring they are following current FCB policy and procedures. Applicants seeking the MCAP through any of the MCAP Upgrade processes are already certified by the FCB and should be familiar with FCB certification policies and procedures. Upon MCAP award, certified individuals are required to follow all certification policies as established by the FCB in the full MCAP Candidate Guide.

MCAP Upgrade Candidate Guide 2 Version 1.1

Candidate Guide Target Audience

This MCAP Upgrade Candidate Guide is written for current CAPs who meet one of the following criteria:

Earned the CAP credential prior to July 1, 2014, through the standard CAP application process. These applicants were required to submit documentation they had successfully completed:

Training related to supervision competencies; and

Clinical supervision hours of their performance of supervision competencies.

Individual’s meeting these criteria, who also hold a Master’s degree or higher in a related field, may apply for the MCAP through the MCAP Upgrade Application process.

Earned the CAP credential after July 1, 2014, through the standard CAP application process. These applicants were NOT required to submit documentation they had successfully completed:

Training related to supervision competencies; and

Clinical supervision hours of their performance of supervision competencies.

Individual’s meeting these criteria, who also hold a Master’s degree or higher in a related field, may apply for the MCAP through the MCAP Upgrade Plus Application process.

Earned the CAP credential at any time through the CAP for Licensed Professionals process. These applicants were NOT required to submit documentation they had successfully completed training related to supervision competencies.

Individual’s meeting this criterion, who also holds a minimum of a Master’s degree in a related field, may apply for the MCAP through the Licensed MCAP Upgrade Application process. NOTE: if you earned your license AFTER you earned your CAP, you must complete either the MCAP Upgrade or the MCAP Upgrade Plus process.

Publication and Revision History

Date Version Reason for Change 9-1-15 1.0 Original Publication 9-10-15 1.1 Licensed MCAP Upgrade policy and application added to manual.


About Us ...........................................................................................................................................1

Preface ...................................................................................................................................................... 1

Mission ...................................................................................................................................................... 1

Property of the Board ............................................................................................................................... 1

Board Policy and Procedures .................................................................................................................... 1

Candidate Guide Target Audience ............................................................................................................ 2

Publication and Revision History .............................................................................................................. 2

MCAP Upgrade Process, Standards & Requirements Overview ............................................................5

Master’s Level Addiction Professional (MCAP) ......................................................................................... 5

MCAP Upgrade Process Overview ............................................................................................................ 5

MCAP Upgrade Certification Standards .................................................................................................... 6

MCAP Upgrade Plus Certification Standards ............................................................................................ 7

Licensed MCAP Upgrade Certification Standards ..................................................................................... 8

Electronic vs. Manual Application ............................................................................................................. 9

Online Certification System Registration ................................................................................................ 10

MCAP Core Competencies: Supervision Practice Domain ..................................................................... 11

MCAP Upgrade Application ..................................................................................................................... 12

Requirement ....................................................................................................................................... 12

MCAP Upgrade: Training Verification Form ........................................................................................... 13

Requirement ....................................................................................................................................... 13

Supporting Documentation Requirements ..................................................................................... 13

How to Calculate Training Hours .................................................................................................... 13

Documentation and Submission Protocol .......................................................................................... 13

FCB Accept/Deny Criteria .................................................................................................................... 13

MCAP Upgrade: On-the-Job Supervision Verification Form .................................................................. 14

Requirement ....................................................................................................................................... 14

Documentation and Submission Protocol .......................................................................................... 14

How to Calculate On-the-Job Supervision Hours ............................................................................ 15

FCB Accept/Deny Criteria .................................................................................................................... 15

MCAP Upgrade Examination Process ................................................................................................ 16

Requirement ....................................................................................................................................... 16

How, when and where is the MCAP Upgrade Exam administered? ................................................... 16

Exam Registration Approval, Pre-registration & Registration Process ................................................... 16

Pre-registration ................................................................................................................................... 16

Taking the MCAP Upgrade Exam ............................................................................................................ 17


Score Reporting ................................................................................................................................... 17

Rescheduling, Cancelling, and Missed Exams ..................................................................................... 17

Examination Rules and Security .......................................................................................................... 18

MCAP Award, Continuing Education & Renewal................................................................................ 19

Certification Award ................................................................................................................................. 19

Continuing Education Requirement ........................................................................................................ 19

Credential Renewal ................................................................................................................................. 19

FCB Appeal Process ................................................................................................................................. 20

MCAP Upgrade Mandatory Forms .................................................................................................... 20


MCAP Upgrade Process, Standards & Requirements Overview

Master’s Level Addiction Professional (MCAP)

A Certified Master’s Level Addiction Professional (MCAP) designation is a professional substance abuse credential for persons who hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in a related field and have demonstrated competency through training, experience and clinical supervision in the performance domains of:

• Clinical Evaluation

• Treatment Planning

• Counseling

• Case Management and Referral

• Client, Family and Community Education

• Documentation

• Ethical and Professional Responsibilities

• Supervision

Though the MCAP credential has supervision competencies, the MCAP is not a clinical supervisor credential nor is it limited to applicants who previously held or currently is in a supervisory position.

MCAP Upgrade Process Overview

CAPs holding a minimum of a Master’s degree in a related field may be eligible to earn the MCAP through the upgrade process. All MCAPs earned through the upgrade processes will have the same renewal date as the CAP credential held at the time of MCAP award.

This document provides the program standards, policy requirements and mandatory application forms for the MCAP Upgrade Application and the MCAP Upgrade Plus Application. Please carefully read this entire document PRIOR to applying for the MCAP upgrade, as upgrade certification application fees are non-refundable.

The MCAP Upgrade process that you are required to follow is based on the CAP certification standards that were in place at the time the CAP credential was awarded. Policies, procedures and mandatory forms for all MCAP upgrade processes are included in this guide.

Eligibility MCAP Upgrade Application Type Earned the CAP credential prior to July 1, 2014 Holds a Master’s degree or higher in a related field.

MCAP Upgrade Application

Earned the CAP credential after July 1, 2014 Holds a Master’s degree or higher in a related field.

MCAP Upgrade Plus Application

Earned the CAP credential at any time through the CAP for Licensed Professionals process.

Licensed MCAP Upgrade Application


MCAP Upgrade Certification Standards

The following tables provide an overview of the certification standards and requirements to earn the MCAP through the MCAP Upgrade application process. Please read the remainder of this document for detailed policy guidance.

MCAP UPGRADE

TOPIC MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

Eligibility Earned the CAP credential prior to July 1, 2014. Hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in a related field.

Formal Education

If your degree is not specified, review the MCAP Related Degree Appeal Policy before applying as CERTIFICATION APPLICATION FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE. The policy is posted on the FCB website at: http://flcertificationboard.org/resources/policy-and-procedure/

MCAP applicants must hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in a related field. Related fields are:

Counseling, to include: • Addiction Studies/Counseling • Marriage and Family Counseling • Mental Health Counseling • Pastoral Counseling • Rehabilitation Counseling • Recreational Therapy/Counseling

Psychology • Art Therapy • Expressive Arts Therapy • Music Therapy

Social Work Advanced Nurse Practitioner with psychiatric specialty

Criminal Background Must have a clean criminal history for a minimum of 3-years prior to application for certification, including release from all sanctions.

Continuing Education 20 hours per year. Training content must be related to at least one of the MCAP performance domains.

Renewal Annual, on June 30th of each calendar year. The MCAP renewal date will be the same renewal date as the CAP credential held at the time of MCAP award.

Fees MCAP Upgrade Application fee: $35

Annual Renewal fee: $125

Criminal Background Report fee (if necessary): $20

http://flcertificationboard.org/resources/policy-and-procedure/




MCAP Upgrade Plus Certification Standards

The following tables provide an overview of the certification standards and requirements to earn the MCAP through the MCAP Upgrade Plus application process. Please read the remainder of this document for detailed policy guidance.

MCAP UPGRADE PLUS


Eligibility Earned the CAP credential after July 1, 2014

Hold a minimum of a Master’s degree in a related field. Completed specified training and clinical supervision requirements.

Formal Education

If your degree is not specified, review the MCAP Related Degree Appeal Policy before applying as CERTIFICATION APPLICATION FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE. The policy is posted on the FCB website at: http://flcertificationboard.org/resources/policy-and-procedure/

MCAP applicants must hold a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Related fields are:

Counseling, to include: • Addiction Studies/Counseling • Marriage and Family Counseling • Mental Health Counseling • Pastoral Counseling • Rehabilitation Counseling • Recreational Therapy/Counseling

Psychology • Art Therapy • Expressive Arts Therapy • Music Therapy

Social Work Advanced Nurse Practitioner with psychiatric specialty

Training Requirement 16 hours of training related to the MCAP Supervision domain core competencies.

On –the-Job Supervision Requirement

20 hours of supervision of performance of job tasks specific to the MCAP Supervision domain of practice.

Exam MCAP Upgrade Exam. A 50 item, multiple choice exam covering specified MCAP level core competencies and the MCAP supervision domain.



Fees MCAP Upgrade Application fee: $65 MCAP Upgrade Exam fee: $65 Annual Renewal fee: $125






Licensed MCAP Upgrade Certification Standards

The following tables provide an overview of the certification standards and requirements to earn the MCAP through the MCAP Upgrade application process. Please read the remainder of this document for detailed policy guidance.

Licensed MCAP UPGRADE


Eligibility Earned the CAP credential at any time through the CAP for Licensed Professionals process. NOTE: if you earned your license AFTER you earned your CAP, you must complete either the MCAP Upgrade or the MCAP Upgrade Plus process.

Training Requirement 16 hours of training related to the MCAP Supervision domain core competencies.

Criminal Background Must have a clean criminal history for a minimum of 3-years prior to application for certification, including release from all sanctions.



Fees Licensed MCAP Upgrade Application fee: $35

Annual Renewal fee: $125



Electronic vs. Manual Application

Individuals applying for the MCAP through either of the MCAP Upgrade processes will submit a hard-copy application to the FCB, and will pay all associated fees either (1) online after the FCB has generated an MCAP Upgrade invoice or (2) by check or money order made out to the FCB and attached to the Upgrade Application. The MCAP Upgrade Application and all mandatory forms are posted on the FCB website. The files have been created so that you can open the form, type in the requested information, save and print/email the completed form. To save and use these forms:

1. Locate and save the appropriate form(s) to your desktop; 2. Open the file and fill in the information using the fields provided; 3. Save the form to your computer and email or print/mail the completed form to the attention of

the appropriate party.

Requirement Required for: Available Formats Online Certification System Registration

All applicants who do not have an FCB user account and password.

Online only.

MCAP Upgrade Application for Certification

All MCAP upgrade applicants. Form is downloaded from FCB website. Complete, print and mail the form to the FCB.

Fees All MCAP upgrade applicants. Submit payment online, over the phone ($5 processing fee), or by check/money order.

MCAP Upgrade Training Verification Form

Upgrade Plus applicants and Licensed MCAP Upgrade applicants

Form is downloaded from FCB website. Complete and print the form, attach copies of supporting documentation and mail all documents to the FCB.

MCAP Upgrade On-the-Job Supervision Verification Form

Upgrade Plus applicants, only Form is downloaded from FCB website. All applicants complete Part 1 of the form and provide it to the qualified supervisor(s) for completion. NOTE: Use only one form per supervisor. The hours documented on each form will be complied by the FCB. The individual completing the form mails or emails the form and any supporting documentation directly to the FCB.


Online Certification System Registration

All applicants for certification MUST create an account on the FCB’s online certification database. You are strongly encouraged to complete this step as soon as possible because there is a 2-business day timeframe between system registration and system approval.

To create your account, complete the following steps (screen shots are provided in the following pages):

1. Go to the FCB’s website at www.flcertificationboard.org

2. Select “My Account” from the top of the homepage. This link will open a new page.

3. Select “Register” from the top of the new page. This link will open a new page entitled New User Registration.

4. Complete all required fields of information. (First Name, Last Name, Phone, Email, Confirm Email, Password, Confirm Password, Contact Preference, Street Number, Street Name, Street Type, Address Type, City, Zip Code)

5. Select “Submit” at the bottom of the page. You will know that your registration request was successfully submitted when you see this message on the screen:

“User Successfully Created. You will receive an email once your account is approved and activated.”

6. The 2-business day clock starts when the FCB receives the registration request. During this time, FCB staff will review and approve the registration request. Upon approval, you will receive a system-generated email stating that your account has been approved and that you may access the system using the email and password you registered with.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• It is CRITICAL that you keep track of the email and password you entered when creating your account. The system sends all password resets to the email address on your account. If your email address changes and you can no longer access it, you may be required to re-register.

• We STRONGLY RECOMMEND that you register with your primary personal contact information instead of your work contact information.

• DO NOT request a password reset (through the online system) UNTIL you have received your approval email. Your email and password combination WILL NOT WORK until the FCB has approved your account and you have received the approval email.

• You will access your account to update your contact information, apply for certification and pay fees. It is your responsibility to ensure that the FCB has your current mailing address and email address.

• DO NOT complete multiple New User Registrations. This will lock you out of the system.

• For additional assistance in electronic submission, please contact our offices at 850-222-6314.

http://www.flcertificationboard.org/


MCAP Core Competencies: Supervision Practice Domain

1. Create a safe environment that supports self-exploration and that is conducive to the counselor’s professional development.

2. Establish a supervisory relationship with clinical staff and/or interns by conducting periodic face to face supervisory sessions.

3. Build a supportive and individualized supervisory alliance, which includes teaching the purpose of clinical supervision, using it effectively, and respecting professional boundaries.

4. Provide timely and specific feedback to supervisees on their conceptualization of client needs, attitudes towards clients, clinical skills, and overall performance of assigned responsibilities.

5. Conduct an ongoing, formalized, proactive process that identifies supervisees’ training needs, sets measurable plans for improving clinical outcomes, actively involves supervisees in reviewing mutually agreed upon goals and objectives, reinforces performance improvement with positive feedback, and assures that job performance aligns with the organization’s culture and treatment philosophy.

6. Assess supervisees’ performance of tasks and/or clinical functioning by interviews, observations, review of case records, use of evaluation tools, and client/family feedback.

7. Address supervisees’ performance issues and conflict situations in a timely fashion using effective supervision strategies when needed.

8. Ensure that supervisors and supervisees are familiar with and are adherent to relevant professional codes of ethics, client’s rights documents, and laws and regulations that govern both counseling and clinical supervision practices.

9. Use and teach supervisees various ethical decision-making models and monitor their use to ensure their ethical treatment of clients.

10. Ensure that supervisees maintain complete, accurate and necessary documentation, including detailed descriptions of critical situations.

11. Adhere to professional standards of ongoing supervisory documentation, including written individual development plans, supervision session notes, written documentation of corrective actions, and written recognition of good performance.


MCAP Upgrade Application

Requirement

All applicants seeking the MCAP through any of the MCAP upgrade processes complete the same MCAP Upgrade Application.

In addition to completing the MCAP Upgrade Application, you must ensure that the FCB has either (a) an official transcript issued to the FCB by the degree-granting institution or (b) a copy of your current Florida license.

The MCAP Upgrade application sections are:

Application Section Policy Statement

Demographics/Contact Information

Provide all requested information.

Current CAP Credential Provide all requested information.

Education Background Provide all requested information.

Professional Licensure and Certification Background

Provide all requested information.

Background History You are required to disclose your criminal background history and authorize the FCB to conduct random criminal background checks to assure compliance with the FCB Code of Ethical and Professional Conduct. If you have a felony or first degree misdemeanor in your history, you must disclose specified information and provide official documentation showing your release from all court-ordered sanctions.

Carefully read the FCB Criminal Background Policy and the FCB Code of Ethics which is posted on the FCB website at www.flcertificationboard.org to ensure understanding of policy and requirements.

Assurance and Release You are required to provide specified assurances and releases to the FCB as part of the certification application process.


MCAP Upgrade: Training Verification Form

Requirement

Licensed MCAP Upgrade Applicants and MCAP Upgrade Plus applicants complete the MCAP Upgrade Training Verification Form to document completion of 16 hours of training related to the core competencies in the MCAP Supervision performance domain. All training must have been completed within the last 10 years, with the exception of college coursework taken from an accredited college or university, which may exceed 10 years.

Supporting Documentation Requirements

All training hours claimed for credit must include supporting documentation, which includes the:

• Participant Name • Title of course/training/educational event* • Event sponsor/provider • Delivery date(s) • Number of Contact Hours

*If the event title does not clearly identify the instructional content, attach an official description of the event, such as an agenda or syllabus. In the absence of complete documentation, contact the training provider and request documentation of all required information on their official letterhead; you may submit these letters as supporting documentation of successful completion of training requirements. If you use college coursework for training credit, you must provide an unofficial or official copy of your transcript and a copy of the course description as published in the course catalogue.

How to Calculate Training Hours

College coursework is credited at the rate of 45-clock hours per 3-semester hour course. Partial-day, Full-day and Multi-day training events are credited for instructional time only. Breaks are deducted from the total hours claimed. Conferences are credited for break-out session and plenary sessions only. Breaks are deducted from the total hours claimed. Please attach a copy of the conference program to your application.

Documentation and Submission Protocol

Download the electronic MCAP Plus Training Verification Form file, enter all requested information; make copies of all supporting documentation; place supporting documentation behind the MCAP Plus Training Verification form in in the same order as listed; mail the Training Verification Forms and supporting documentation to the FCB.

FCB Accept/Deny Criteria

All supporting documentation is verified individually and will be approved if: The training documentation includes all required information. The training was completed within the last 10 years (with the exception of college coursework). There is a clear link between the training event and the content-specific training requirement.


MCAP Upgrade: On-the-Job Supervision Verification Form

Requirement

MCAP Upgrade Plus applicants must have a qualified supervisor(s) complete the On-the-Job Supervision Verification Form to document that the MCAP Upgrade applicant completed 20 hours of direct supervision of the applicant’s performance of MCAP core competencies specific to the Supervision performance domain.

On-the-job supervision must have been gained within the last 10 years.

On-the-job supervision must have been provided and documented by a qualified supervisor. If multiple supervisors need to be contacted to document all hours, provide a separate form to each supervisor.

Definition of a Qualified Supervisor: A qualified supervisor is any one of the following:

• A physician or physician’s assistant licensed under Chapters 458 or 459, F.S.

• A professional licensed under Chapters 490 or 491, F.S.

• A Psychiatric Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) licensed under Part 1 of Chapter 464, F.S. and meeting the Board of Nursing requirements for a Psychiatric ARNP designation.

• A Certified Master’s Level Addiction Professional (MCAP)

Credentials must be active, issued by the State of Florida or FCB, and in good standing.

A registered intern may not provide on-the-job supervision for certification purposes.

Supervision provided by a relative, any person sharing the same household, or any person in a romantic, domestic, or familial relationship with the applicant is not acceptable toward fulfillment of certification requirements.

Documentation and Submission Protocol

To document the on-the-job supervision provided to the applicant, the qualified supervisor must maintain employer based documentation, as described below.

Employer-based documentation: Qualified supervisors must document supervision according to agency protocol. These supervision records are maintained by the employer and are not submitted to the FCB with the form, however, employers are required to maintain supervision records that support the information documented on the form in case of audit.

On-the-Job Supervision Verification Form: Each qualified supervisor who provides supervision for certification purposes must complete an On-the-Job Supervision Verification Form. Collectively, the On-the-Job Supervision Verification Forms must document completion of the total on-the-job supervision requirement.

1. Download the electronic On-the-Job Supervision Verification Form file and complete Part 1.


2. Provide the updated electronic file or a hard copy of the On-the-Job Supervision Verification Form to each qualified supervisor and ask them to:

a. Complete Part 2 of the form.

b. Submit the form and supporting documentation of Qualified Supervisor status to the FCB at one of the following:

The FCB email address of [email protected]; OR the direct email address of your assigned certification specialist; OR

A stamped envelope, addressed to: Florida Certification Board; Attn: Certification Operations; 1715 S. Gadsden Street; Tallahassee, FL 32301.

How to Calculate On-the-Job Supervision Hours

Supervision hours must be reported as documented according to agency protocol. Do not report supervision hours in increments of less than 15-minutes.

FCB Accept/Deny Criteria

On-the-Job Supervision will be approved if:

The On-the-Job Supervision Verification Form is complete;

Supervision was provided by a Qualified Supervisor and documentation is attached.

There is a minimum of 20 hours of supervision documented in the MCAP Supervision performance domain.

Documentation is submitted directly to the FCB from the qualified supervisor(s).

Documented on-the-job supervision occurred within the last 10 years.

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MCAP Upgrade Examination Process

Requirement

MCAP Upgrade Plus applicants must earn a passing score (78% or higher) on the Florida Certified Master’s Level Addiction Professional Upgrade (MCAP Upgrade) exam. The MCAP exam is a 50 item, multiple-choice test.

MCAP Upgrade and Licensed MCAP Upgrade applicants are NOT required to pass the MCAP exam.

How, when and where is the MCAP Upgrade Exam administered?

HOW: All FCB exams are computer-based, online exams. There are NO paper and pencil exam administrations available.

To provide as many testing sites as possible, the FCB has contracted with Schroeder Measurement Technologies (SMT) to administer and score all FCB examinations. Examinations are administered through a division of SMT called ISO-Quality Testing, Inc. (IQT). IQT provides secure, user-friendly, high-quality, examination administration around the world. You can find out more information at their websites: www.smt.com and www.isoqualitytesting.com.

WHEN and WHERE: Each test site sets up its own calendar of the days and times that they are open and available to administer the test. When you are approved to register for the test, you will tell the FCB the month that you want to test. The FCB then pre-registers you with our testing vendor. The testing vendor will send you an email with a link that allows you to select the test site and test date and test time that is best for your schedule.

Exam Registration Approval, Pre-registration & Registration Process

Pre-registration

When your MCAP Upgrade Plus Application has been approved, your Certification Specialist will email you the Exam Pre-registration Form. The FCB is responsible for the pre-registration process and you are responsible for the registration process.

Submit the completed Exam Pre-registration Form and your test fee payment directly to your Certification Specialist, who will complete the pre-registration process.

The pre-registration process is complete when you receive an email from [email protected] with the subject line: Iso-Quality Testing: MCAP Upgrade.

To complete the exam registration process, follow the directions in the email from [email protected]

http://www.smt.com/

http://www.isoqualitytesting.com/




Taking the MCAP Upgrade Exam

When you complete the registration process, you will be provided with an EXAM REGISTRATION RECEIPT email that includes the test date, location and other information about exam administration.

On the day of testing, you ARE REQUIRED to bring a valid, government issued photo ID and your Candidate Admission Letter to the testing center. We strongly recommend that you read the entire Candidate Admission Letter as you will be held to the IQT testing policies and procedures.

The MCAP exam is a 50-item, multiple choice test. You have one hour to take the test. The proctor cannot extend your time. If you need special accommodations, such as additional testing time, please see the SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS section of the FCB website.

CBT exams begin with a brief tutorial and end with a brief survey. Extra time is allotted to complete the tutorial and survey. A demonstration of the CBT exam format is at https://www.iqttesting.com/Default.aspx?Function=SampleExam&Exam=8.

Score Reporting

The minimum passing score is 78%. You will receive unofficial score results immediately. Your score is official when your Certification Specialist receives the official score from SMT/ISO Quality Testing in approximately 2 to 4 weeks from your exam date.

If you do not pass the exam, you will be provided with percentages of correctly answered items in each content domain to better focus future study efforts. For security reasons, you will not be provided with a copy of the examination to review.

If you are interested in retaking an exam, you must wait 30 days after your most recent exam attempt. To schedule a retake, contact your assigned Certification Specialist at the FCB at 850-222-6314.

Rescheduling, Cancelling, and Missed Exams

CBT exams can only be cancelled or rescheduled 5 days or more PRIOR to your scheduled examination date. Cancelling or rescheduling an exam is done directly through IQT’s website at www.iqttesting.com.

Complete instructions for cancelling or rescheduling an examination are listed below. For technical assistance, please contact IQT toll free at (866) 773-1114.

1. Visit www.iqttesting.com.

2. Select “Exam Registration.”

Test scores are valid for a three-year period.

Individuals who allow their credential(s) to become inactive and have a test score older than three-years will be required to retest as part of the reinstatement process.

https://www.iqttesting.com/Default.aspx?Function=SampleExam&Exam=8

http://www.iqttesting.com/



3. Log in using the username and password provided to you in your pre-registration email. If you forgot your password, click the “forgot password” link and it will be emailed to you.

4. Select “Florida Certification Board” from the dropdown menu and click the “Next” button.

5. To reschedule an exam, click “edit.” This will cancel your current exam date and prompt you to immediately select a new date.

6. To cancel an exam, click “cancel.” Once your exam is cancelled, you can log onto www.iqttesting.com at a later date to select a new examination date. Please note, your designated testing window to take the exam will remain the same.

7. An email confirmation will be automatically sent to you when you cancel or reschedule your examination.

You are unable to reschedule or cancel an examination less than 5 days PRIOR to your scheduled examination. Exceptions are made only for the following four reasons:

1. Jury duty,

2. Death in immediate family within 14 calendar days of the examination date,

3. Illness or medical complication within 14 calendar days prior to the examination date OR the scheduled examination date, and

4. Military deployment.

If one of these four reasons prevents you from testing, you must contact IQT directly and provide sufficient documentation of the event that has occurred. Documentation must be submitted to IQT within 14 calendar days of your missed examination. There will be no additional fee incurred under these circumstances. IQT can be reached toll free at +1-866-773- 1114.

If you fail to show up for your examination at the scheduled time, do not have the proper identification, or your Candidate Admission Letter, you will not be permitted to sit for your exam. You will be considered a “No-Show”, your examination fees will be forfeited, and you will be required to re-register and pay all fees to the FCB prior to sitting for the exam. Candidates who miss their scheduled examinations must contact the FCB to reschedule the exam.

Examination Rules and Security

Failure to follow candidate instructions or conduct that result in violation of security or disruption of the administration of an examination may result in dismissal from the examination, voided examination scores, and forfeiture of examination fees. Examples of misconduct include, but are not limited to:

Writing on anything other than the authorized scratch paper provided at the administration site

Looking at other candidate's examination

Discussing examination content before, during, or after administration orally, electronically or in writing with any person or entity



Copying or removing examination information from the testing area

Use of cellphones or other electronic devices

Candidates may not attend the examination only to review or audit test materials. No unauthorized persons will be admitted into the testing area. All examination content is strictly confidential. Candidates may only communicate about the examination, using appropriate forms provided within the examination delivery system.

No books, papers, or other reference materials may be taken into the examination room. An area will be provided for storage of such materials.

No questions concerning the content of the examination may be asked during the examination period. The candidate should listen carefully to the directions given by the Proctor and read the examination directions carefully.

MCAP Award, Continuing Education & Renewal

Certification Award

The Certified Master’s Level Addiction Professional (MCAP) credential is issued within 10 business days of the FCB’s receipt of official passing test score(s). The credential issue date is the day you earned a passing score on the required exam; the credential expiration/renewal date is the same expiration date as the CAP expiration date at the time of MCAP application/award. The MCAP will always renew annually, on June 30th of calendar year.

Continuing Education Requirement

MCAPs must complete 20 hours of continuing education units (CEUs) per year. One CEU is equal to 50 minutes of instruction. Training content must be related to at least one of the MCAP performance domains and CEU hours must be non-repetitive (i.e., the same course cannot be claimed more than one time during each credentialed period, even if the course was taken annually.)

Credential Renewal

The MCAP credential renews every year, on or before June 30th. Applicants earning the MCAP through either upgrade processes will be issued the same expiration/renewal date as their CAP credential expiration date at the time of MCAP application or award, whichever is later.

The MCAP will always renew annually, on June 30th of calendar year.


FCB Appeal Process

When an applicant is denied certification, questions the results of the application review process, questions examination results, or is subject to an action by the FCB or its agents that he or she deems unjustified, the applicant has the right to an inquiry and/or an appeal.

An inquiry is when an applicant requests a written summary from the FCB that explains the reason for the action in question. A letter requesting an inquiry must be made to the FCB’s Director of Certification, in writing, within 30 calendar days of notification of FCB decision and/or action. An applicant shall be considered notified within 3 days of the date of the FCB’s notification. If the applicant does not agree with the decision and/or rationale of the FCB, he or she may request an appeal.

An appeal may be made to the FCB’s Director of Certification, in writing, within 30 calendar days of notification of FCB decision and/or action on the applicant’s inquiry. An applicant shall be considered notified within 3 days of the date of the FCB’s notification. The written appeal will be provided to the appropriate committee of the FCB’s Behavioral Health Advisory Council for review and action. The applicant will be notified in writing within 5-business days of the committee’s decision. The committee’s decision is final and not subject to further appeal.

MCAP Upgrade Mandatory Forms

Use this section to preview directions and required forms for certification application. Each form is posted on the FCB website in an editable format.

Download, complete and use the editable forms for all hard-copy submission and to complete Part I of each form that you must provide to another person to complete and submit to the FCB in support of your Certification Application.

MCAP Upgrade Application (all applicants)

MCAP Upgrade Training Verification Form (only for applicants who earned the CAP after June 1, 2014 or who earned the CAP through the CAP for Licensed Professionals process.)

MCAP Upgrade On-the-Job Supervision Form (only for applicants who earned the CAP after June 1, 2014).


Florida Certification Board (FCB) MCAP Upgrade Version 1.1 Application for Certification

Directions: This form is to be completed in its entirety by the applicant.

Partial, incomplete or illegible applications will be returned to the applicant. All statements provided on this application are subject to verification. False statements, omissions, alterations to the application, failure to supply requested information and/or failure to agree to follow Florida Certification Board (FCB) policies and procedures may be grounds to disqualify an applicant from certification.

Section 1: Contact Information

Last Name First Name

Social Security Number Primary Email Address

Section 2: Current CAP Credential Information.

CAP Credential Number:

I applied for my CAP (select one): Before July 1, 2014 (MCAP Upgrade)

After July 1, 2014 (MCAP Upgrade Plus)

Through the CAP for Licensed Professionals process (Licensed MCAP Upgrade)

Section 3: Education Background. Applicants must hold a minimum of a Master’s Degree in a related field. Related degrees are: 1. Counseling, to include Addiction Studies/Counseling; Marriage and Family Counseling; Mental Health Counseling; Pastoral

Counseling; Rehabilitation Counseling; Recreational Therapy/Counseling. 2. Psychology, to include Art Therapy; Music Therapy; and Expressive Arts Therapy 3. Social Work 4. Advanced Nurse Practitioner with psychiatric specialty If you believe you have a related degree that is not listed above, please STOP and request an FCB Related Degree Equivalency Review before applying as CERTIFICATION APPLICATION FEES ARE NONREFUNDABLE.

Most Recent Related Degree

Degree Type: MA/MS/MEd PhD ARNP-Psychiatric Specialty MD/DO Other

Degree Field (please select from the list above):

Month/Year of Graduation:

School Name:

School Location: City State

Is the name on your transcript the same as on your application for certification? Yes No

If “no” provide your name as it is listed on your transcript:

Degree Documentation. Please indicate how the FCB will verify your related Master’s degree.

An official transcript is being sent to the FCB. I have an existing transcript on file with FCB.

I am submitting a copy of my current Florida license with this application.



Section 4: Certification and/or Licensure Background. Provide all requested information. Attach additional pages if necessary.

1. Do you currently hold any other professional certification or license?

Yes (please complete the following fields) No (skip to the next question)

Credential Name Issuing Authority Issue Date Expiration Date

Credential Name Issuing Authority Issue Date Expiration Date

2. Have you ever had disciplinary action taken against any former or current professional certification or license, including actions taken against you while in applicant or registered intern status?

Yes (complete the following fields) No (go to Section 5 of this application)

Credential Name Issuing Authority

Date of Incident/Allegation:

Disposition of Allegation: Allegation Supported Allegation Not Supported Allegation Dismissed Other

Description of Incident/Allegation and Outcome(s):

Section 5 Background History. Provide all requested information. Attach additional pages if necessary.

1. Have you ever been convicted, pled nolo contendere, or had an adjudication of guilt withheld for any crime which is a felony or 1st degree misdemeanor? yes no If yes, go to question 2. If no, proceed to Section 6.

2. Has this charge already been reviewed and approved for certification purposes? yes no

If yes: Which credential required an FCB approval of your criminal background? Credential (ex: CAP) Certification # If no, complete the following fields of information. Attach additional pages, if necessary.

Charge(s):

Date and Location Charge(s) Took Place:

Disposition of Charge: guilty not-guilty dismissed other

Sanctions Applied:

Date of Release from Sanctions:

Description of Charge(s):

additional page(s) attached



Section 6: Assurance and Release.

I give my permission to the Florida Certification Board (FCB) and its staff to investigate my background as it relates to statements contained in this application. I understand that intentionally false or misleading statements or intentional omission shall result in the denial or revocation of certification. I consent to the release of information contained in my application, certification record, or other pertinent data submitted to or collected by the FCB to officers, staff, and members of the Board of Directors and it’s Advisory Boards, Councils and review committees.

I further agree to hold the FCB, its board members, employees and examiners free from any civil liability for damages for complaints by reason for any action that is within the scope of the performance of their duties which they may take in connection with this application and subsequent examinations and/or failure of the FCB to issue certification.

I hereby affirm that the information provided for this application is correct and that I believe that I am qualified for the level of certification for which I am applying.

I acknowledge. I do not acknowledge.

Signature Date

Section 7: Fee Payment Information

Please select the correct fee structure:

MCAP Upgrade or Licensed MCAP Upgrade: $35 due

MCAP Upgrade or Licensed MCAP Upgrade and Criminal History Check: $35 + $20 = $55 due

MCAP Upgrade Plus: $65 due

MCAP Upgrade Plus and Criminal History Check: $65 + $20 = $85 due

MCAP Upgrade Applicants: DO NOT submit your Upgrade Exam Fee of $65 until you are approved to test.

Method of Payment: Check or Money Order Enclosed (make payable to FCB)

Please generate an invoice and contact me by email when the fee is ready to be paid in the FCB online system.

Please charge my credit card. I understand there is a $5 convenience fee for manual entry of my credit card.

Card Type VISA MasterCard American Express

Credit Card Number Expiration Date Security Code Billing Zip code

Signature Authorizing Use of Charge Card Date


Florida Certification Board (FCB) Version 1-1


Requirement: Licensed MCAP Upgrade and MCAP Upgrade Plus applicants must complete and document a minimum of 16 hours of training directly related to the core competencies in the Supervision domain of practice.

Training hours must be non-repetitive (i.e., the same course cannot be claimed more than one time even if the course was taken multiple times) and all training must have been completed with the last 10 years with the exception of college/university courses, which may exceed the 10 year timeframe.

Content-specific training for initial application purposes DOES NOT have to be delivered by an FCB approved training provider.

How to Document:

Complete all required fields of data on the form, attach copies of eligible training documentation (in the same order as listed on the form) and mail all documents to the FCB.

Training documentation must provide the following information:

• Applicant’s Name• Title of course/training/educational event*• Event sponsor/provider• Delivery date(s)• Number of Contact Hours

*If the event title does not clearly identify the instructional content, please attach an official description of theevent, such as an agenda or syllabus.

If training certificates do not include all required information, contact the training provider and request the additional information on their official letterhead: include these letters with your training documentation.


MCAP Upgrade Training Verification Form Florida Certification Board (FCB) Version 1.1

Applicant Name:

Requirement: Minimum of 16 hours of training in topics directly related to Supervision competencies.

Title of Training Training Provider Date of Training Training Hours Awarded

Type of Documentation Attached FCB Use Only

MCAP Plus On-the-Job Supervision Verification Form

Florida Certification Board (FCB) Version 1.1


Directions

Thank you for taking the time to document the on-the-job supervision you provided to the applicant named in Part 1 of this form.

Your documentation directly assists the candidate pursuit of the Certified Master’s Level Addiction Professional (MCAP) designation.

The MCAP applicant is seeking an upgrade from the Certified Addiction Professional (CAP) to the Master’s Level Addiction Professional (MCAP) credential. As a current CAP, the applicant is required to complete 20 hours of clinical supervision related to the tasks in the supervision domain of practice.

To document the on-the-job supervision you provided the applicant, you must maintain employer based documentation, as described below, and you must complete this form in its entirety.

Employer-based documentation: Qualified supervisors must document supervision according to agency protocol. These supervision records are maintained by the employer and are not submitted to the FCB with the On-the-Job Supervision Verification Form(s). Employers are required to maintain supervision records that support the information documented on the form in case of audit.

On-the-Job Supervision Verification Form: Each qualified supervisor who provides supervision for certification purposes must complete an On-the-Job Supervision Verification Form. Collectively, the forms must document completion of the total On-the-job supervision requirement.

Upon completion, please submit the form and supporting documentation directly to the FCB via mail or email: the FCB will not accept On-the-Job Supervision documentation completed and/or submitted in part or whole by the applicant.

Mail:

Florida Certification Board Attn: Certification Operations 1715 South Gadsden Street Tallahassee, FL 32301

Email: [email protected] Subject Line: On-the-Job Supervision Verification (applicant name)

If the FCB has assigned a certification specialist to the applicant, please use that person’s email address in lieu of the “admin_assist” email for document submission.

Definition of a Qualified Supervisor: For certification purposes, a qualified supervisor is any one of the following:

• A physician or physician’s assistant licensed under Chapters 458 or 459, F.S.

• A professional licensed under Chapters 490 or 491, F.S.

• A Psychiatric Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) licensed under Part 1 of Chapter 464, F.S. andmeeting the Board of Nursing requirements for a Psychiatric ARNP designation.

• A Certified Master’s Level Addiction Professional (MCAP).

Credentials must be active, issued by the State of Florida or FCB, and in good standing.

A registered intern may not provide on-the-job supervision for certification purposes.

Supervisors MUST attach a copy of their current license or MCAP credential to document eligibility to provide supervision for certification purposes.

Supervision provided by a relative, any person sharing the same household, or any person in a romantic, domestic, or familial relationship with the applicant is not acceptable toward fulfillment of certification requirements.

MCAP Upgrade Plus On-the-Job Supervision Verification Form

Florida Certification Board (FCB) Version 1.1


On-The-Job Supervision Requirement: 20 hours of direct supervision of the applicant’s performance of tasks in the supervision domain of practice. Use a separate form for each qualified supervisor documenting on-the-job supervision.

Part 1: To be completed by the applicant only.

Applicant Information.

Name:

Qualified Supervisor:

Part 2: To be completed by the applicant’s qualified supervisor only.

Section A: Qualified Supervisor Contact Information

Last Name First Name

Title Employer

Email Address Business Phone

Section B: Supervision Attestation I am a qualified supervisor because I am:

A physician or physician’s assistant licensed under Chapters 458 or 459, F.S. A professional licensed under Chapters 490 or 491, F.S. A Psychiatric Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP) licensed under Part 1 of Chapter 464, F.S. and meeting

the Board of Nursing requirements for a Psychiatric ARNP designation. A Certified Master’s Level Addiction Professional (MCAP)

Attach a copy of your current license or MCAP credential.

Section B: Experience Attestation

I have read and understand the on-the-job supervision requirements for the MCAP Upgrade. I provided the following on-the-job supervision to the applicant and maintain supervision records supporting my attestation according to agency protocol. I consent to an audit of such records if requested.

I provided on-the-job supervision of the applicant’s performance of tasks related to supervising other professionals and para-professionals in the performance of addiction-related treatment services at the level expected of a MCAP. The total number of direct supervision hours I have provided and documented is:

Type of Position Supervised (check all that apply): Full-time Part-time

Time period during which supervision was provided:

As a qualified supervisor, do you have any concerns about the applicant’s ability to competently perform as a Certified Master’s Level Addiction Professional (MCAP)? Yes* No

*If yes, the FCB will contact you for additional information, which may result in non-acceptance of your on-the-jobsupervision to meet certification requirements.

By my signature, I attest that the above material is true to the best of my knowledge.

Qualified Supervisor’s Signature Date

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