International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC)
Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor Examination
What is the IC/RC Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor Examination?
The development of a valid examination begins with a clear and concise definition of the tasks, knowledge, and skills needed for competent job performance known as a Job Analysis (JA). Using interviews, surveys, observation, and group discussions, IC&RC works with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) in the field to delineate critical job components. Number of Scored Items: 125 Number of Pre-test Items: 25 Total Number of Items: 150 Length of Administration: 3 hours. This examination is for those interested in pursuing the Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) designation.
Taking the Test
The questions on the examination are multiple-choice with three or four options. There is only one correct or best answer for each question. Candidates should carefully read each question and choose the single best answer. It is advisable to answer every question since the number of questions answered correctly will determine the final score. There is no penalty for guessing.
Scoring the IC/RC
Scores are reported on a scale ranging from 200-800 with a 500 passing. The minimum scaled passing score is 500 for all examinations. Candidates are provided with official score letters that report a final scaled score and the percentages of items answered correctly in each content domain.
A candidate’s examination score is based on the total number of questions answered correctly. Candidates should answer each question, as no points are deducted for incorrect answers. The passing scores for IC&RC examinations are established through a process called standard setting. During standard setting, a panel of Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) working in the field, determines the level of knowledge a candidate must demonstrate in order to pass the examination. This level of knowledge is then converted into a cut score for each version of the examinations. All candidates that meet or exceed the cut score for their version of the examination will earn a passing mark
