Substance Abuse Professional (SAPs) are required to obtain one of the following credentials such as a Licensed physician (Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy), Licensed or certified psychologist, Licensed or certified social worker, Licensed or certified employee assistance professional, State-licensed or certified marriage and family therapist, or Certified alcohol and drug abuse counselor by the International Certification Reciprocity Consortium/Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse (IC&RC) (U.S. Department of Transportation, 2023). SAPs must adhere to the Continuing Education Requirements by completing twelve (12) hours of training every three (3) years.
