Breining Institute Accredited (BIA) Programs: Independent review of higher and continuing education addiction studies programs.

Breining Institute, which has evaluated higher education and training programs in addiction studies since 1986, has reviewed and accredited over 400 programs which offer qualifying education for a candidate to test for the Registered Addiction Specialist (RAS) Credential, offer qualifying continuing education (CE) for the renewal of addiction professional certifications issued by Breining Institute, or both.

BIA programs, identified in the Provider Number, may include one or more of the following:
CW = Conferences / Workshops
EC = Employer in-house trainings
HE = Higher Education
HS = Home Study

The CW, EC and HS designations relate to CE courses, and do not necessarily qualify as the primary formal education required for earning initial RAS Credential. If you have questions as to whether a specific course will meet the formal education requirement for initial professional certification, please contact Breining Institute.

Educational institutions should use the link below to apply for or renew program accreditation:
One application,
NO APPLICATION FEE,
Initial accreditation is for 3 years, and
Renewal is every 3 years:
BIA Application