INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATION & RECIPROCITY CONSORTIUM
Exam Prep and Study Materials
IC&RC recommends a variety of preparatory materials that include study guides, practice examinations and sample questions.
AVAILABLE STUDY BOOKS
IC&RC endorses the following study books for the respective examinations but does not participate in developing or publishing them.
Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Clinical Supervision
Peer Recovery
Prevention Specialist
CANDIDATE GUIDES
IC&RC Candidate Guides provide candidates with guidance regarding the examination process. Candidate Guides provide background information on the examination development and administration process. They contain exam content guidelines, sample questions, and examination reference lists. Each IC&RC examination has a coinciding Candidate Guide found below:
- Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ADC)
- Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (AADC)
- Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJP)
- Clinical Supervisor (CS)
- Peer Recovery (PR)
- Prevention Specialist (PS)
- Prevention Specialist (PS) Spanish (projected completion Mid-Year 2024)
- Rhode Island Prevention Specialist (PS)
- Rhode Island Prevention Specialist (PS) (Spanish)
PRACTICE EXAMS
IC&RC practice exams assist candidates with exam preparation. Practice exams are available for the following examinations:
| Links for the Practice Examinations | Number of Questions | Cost |
| Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) | 50 | $49.00 USD |
| Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC) | 50 | $49.00 USD |
| Clinical Supervisor (CS) | 50 | $49.00 USD |
| Prevention Specialist (PS) | 50 | $49.00 USD |
| Peer Recovery (PR) | 25 | $49.00 USD |
IMPORTANT PRACTICE EXAM INFORMATION
- After a candidate’s payment is processed, the candidate will receive a receipt. This receipt reflects the passcode needed to access the practice exam.
- Practice exams are non-refundable.
- The practice exam must be taken within 30 days of purchase.
- Candidates have 60 minutes to complete the practice exam.
- The practice exam must be completed once it is started. Candidates are not able to resume at a later time or day.
- There is only one version of each practice examination. Purchasing multiple exams will result in candidates taking the same examination with each purchase.
- Candidates receive a performance report after submitting the answers and ending the Practice Exam.
- Due to IC&RC practice exam security, candidates are not permitted access to the practice exam questions, answer keys or other secure materials related to the practice exam.