The NAADAC Approved Education Provider Program offers four (4) flexible options to colleges, organizations, and individual trainers who wish to apply for Providership status:
Option 1: Approval of unlimited training for a period of two (2) years (3 Tier Levels)
- Tier A Provider: This option applies to organizations or individuals who plan to offer 1 – 3 different trainings throughout the two-year approval period. Trainings in this category are defined as workshops, conferences, courses, webinars, or independent study programs. The 1 – 3 trainings in Tier A can be provided an unlimited number of times during the two (2) year period. The fee for this level of approval is $400 for two (2) years. All fees are non-refundable processing fees.
- Tier B Provider: This option applies to organizations or individuals who plan to offer 4 – 6 different trainings throughout the two-year approval period. Trainings in this category are defined as workshops, conferences, courses, webinars, or independent study programs. The 4 – 6 trainings in Tier B can be provided an unlimited number of times during the two (2) year period. The fee for this level of approval is $600 for two (2) years. All fees are non-refundable processing fees.
- Tier C Provider: This option applies to organizations or individuals who plan to offer 6+ different trainings throughout the two-year approval period. Trainings in this category are defined as workshops, conferences, courses, webinars, or independent study programs. The 6+ trainings in Tier C can be provided an unlimited number of times during the two (2) year period. The fee for this level of approval is $800 for two (2) years. All fees are non-refundable processing fees.
During the two-year approval period, new courses that were not originally listed during initial approval or at the time of renewal may be submitted for approval for $50 for per course. If adding a course causes a Provider to move from the amount of courses specified in Tier A to Tier B or C or from Tier B to Tier C, it will be responsible for paying the difference in cost between the original Tier and the Tier to which the Provider is upgrading. All fees are non-refundable processing fees. Providers may upgrade from Tier A to Tier B or C or from Tier B to Tier C at any time during the two-year period. The upgrade cost will be the difference in cost between the original Tier and the Tier to which the Provider is upgrading.
Option 2: Approval for a single training event
This option applies to organizations or individuals who are experienced training providers and are offering only one (or are requesting approval for only one) training event (for example, an organization’s annual conference). An independent study course is not considered a single training event. A workshop series or training series is not considered a single training event. The approval status is valid only for the approved event and may only be used for issuing or reissuing certificates for the event. If a workshop or training is repeated on subsequent dates, additional approval is required. The fee for this type of approval is based on the number of CEs offered at the event. The fee is $200 for events offering 8 CEs or less. The fee is $300 for events offering 9-14 CEs. The fee is $400 for events offering 15 CEs or more. All fees are non-refundable processing fees.
Option 3: Approval for a Distance Learning Organization (eLearning, Learning Management System, Live/OnDemand Webinar Series, etc.) for a period of two (2) years
This option applies to organizations primarily offering distance learning, eLearning, or online courses via a Learning Management System. Upon initial approval and at the time of renewal, these organizations may submit an unlimited number of distance learning courses for approval. Only courses that are submitted for approval and approved may be considered approved courses. During the two-year approval period, any new courses that were not originally listed during initial approval or at the time of renewal may be submitted for approval for a fee of $50 processing fee per course. The unlimited number of distance learning courses includes live or archived webinars, distance learning self-paced courses, interactive learning videos, and interactive eReader courses; this will function as the organization’s primary portfolio of educational offerings. The fee for this level of approval is $1,000 for two (2) years. Unlimited approval for distance learning organizations does not include live in-person conferences/events. Distance learning organizations may apply for approval pursuant to Option 2 for live in-person conferences/events. All fees are non-refundable processing fees.
Option 4: Approval for an academic institution for a period of two (2) years
This option applies to regionally or nationally accredited colleges or universities that offer nine or more credits (semester or quarter hours) of addiction-related courses within an undergraduate and/or graduate, and/or doctorate degree program. The fee for this level of approval is $800 for two (2) years, $400 of which is a non-refundable processing fee. Academic institutions must use the NAADAC Approved Academic Institution Education Provider Application & Renewal Application.
Processing Time, Renewal & Associated Fees:
All NAADAC Approved Education Provider Applications must be submitted to NAADAC for review at least eight (8) weeks prior to the start date of the event, training or first course. Expedited processing is available for applications submitted less than eight (8) weeks prior to the start date of the event, training or first course for an additional non-refundable fee of $200. A minimum of two (2) weeks is required for expedited review. Applications submitted with less than two (2) weeks prior to the start date of the event or first course may be rejected. All information and payments must be received for an application to be reviewed.
All NAADAC Approved Education Provider Renewal Applications for unlimited training, including renewal applications for academic institutions, must be submitted to NAADAC for review at least eight (8) weeks prior to the expiration of the current approved providership period. Failure by a current approved provider to submit a completed renewal application at least eight (8) weeks before the expiration of the current approved providership period may result in a lapse in approval. A late fee of $200 will be assessed if the renewal application is not submitted at least eight (8) weeks prior to the expiration of an unlimited providership period. It is solely the NAADAC Approved Education Provider’s responsibility to submit a complete renewal application in a timely manner, and NAADAC is not responsible for any lapse in approval status due to the provider’s failure to properly apply for renewal.
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