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The NADD Competency-Based Clinical Certification Program

Developed in association with The National Association of State Directors of Developmental Disabilities Services (NASDDDS) 

NADD developed the NADD Competency-Based Clinical Certification Program  to improve the quality and effectiveness of services provided to individuals with a dual diagnosis through the development of competency-based professional standards and through promoting ongoing professional development.  Clinical certification through the NADD Competency-Based Certification Program validates and provides assurance to people receiving services, professional colleagues, employers, and third-party payers that a clinician has met the standards established by NADD for providing services to individuals with ID/MI.  Certification attests to the clinician's competency in providing these services.  Clinicians who receive NADD clinical certification will be entitled to use "NADD-CC" as a credential.  (The "CC" stands for "certified clinician.")

An overview of the NADD Competency-Based Clinical Certification Program is available in the Executive Summary.  For greater detail, click on the NADD Competency-Based Clinical Certification Program Online Manual.  

Executive Summary
Competency Areas
Application Procedure
Cost
Testimonials

NADD Membership Requirement:  

Organizations seeking accreditation and individuals seeking Clinical or DSP certification must have NADD membership before they can apply for accreditation or certification.  Individuals who work for an organization that has a NADD organizational membership are considered members for this requirement.  Be sure to have your individual or organizational NADD membership number when you are completing your application.  If you do not know your membership number, you may call the NADD office (800-331-5362) for assistance.  To join NADD now, click here.

Downloads:

Executive Summary
NADD Competency-Based Clinical Certification Program Manual
Application
Work Sample Guidelines
Letter of Recommendations Directions
Recertification Application
FAQ

Questions and Additional Information

If you have questions or need additional information, please contact us at [email protected].


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