How does it work?
Getting your certifications online with CEUMatrix is easy! First, select which course(s) you'd like to enroll in by adding them to your shopping cart. Once all your desired courses are added to your cart, follow our check out procedure to complete your enrollment.
You will then be given instant access to the course materials, or if you prefer, you may have us mail them to you.
The course material includes a thorough yet easy to understand explanation of the subject. It includes the course exam and the course evaluation.
When you are ready, you may log back in to our website and take the exam online. Your results are calculated instantly, and when you pass - congratulations! - you will have instant access to download and/or print the certificate of completion. If you did not pass, you will be shown exactly which questions you missed to help prepare for the next time you take the exam.
There is no timeframe for taking the exam, nor is there a limit on the number of times you may take it. As always, you are welcome to call or email with any questions or concerns you have along the way!
What is your refund policy?
We have a 100% refund policy. If you request your money back at any time (prior to submitting the exam), we will always gladly do so without any questions asked. We believe that our courses are the best available for addictions and criminal justice professionals and stand behind every course we distribute.
Are you an approved education provider?
Absolutely! CEUMatrix is is approved by NAADAC provider #619 and NBCC provider #6310 as well as IC&RC Member Boards and State Licensing boards. For more information about our certifications, please visit our accreditations page.
Is this a secure website?
When you transact with CEUMatrix, your personal information is transmitted across the web with the highest degree of security possible. We use Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) technology which encrypts sensitive information such as your name, address, credit card etc. The site also uses the Comodo digital identification service which allows your browser to properly confirm the server you are transacting with is CEUMatrix's server. During the transaction, the server is properly identified with your browser and the information is encrypted before your personal and credit card information is transmitted. Access to your personal information is limited to CEUMatrix employees and our services providers who we believe have a justified business reason to access your information. All personal information is protected through password access and only to identified users.
How long do I have to review the course and take the test?
There is no limit.
Do I have to do everything online?
No. You may order or print a hard copy of the course and mail or fax a copy of the exam to us for scoring. The advantage to taking the exam online is that you receive your exam score immediately, and if applicable, the list of questions that you missed.
Do I have to repurchase the course if I do not pass the exam the first time?
No, you may take the exam mulpile times withou incurring any additional cost.
Do I have to use my credit card number online?
Although all information sent via our website is secured and encrypted, you may pay by check or money order if you prefer not to transmit your credit card information. You may also call us with the information if you prefer. The course is made available instantly with credit card; or as soon as we receive payment for checks and money orders.
Why get certified?
The evidence is conclusive that addiction is highly correlated with criminal behavior and criminal involvement. Therefore, the adult and juvenile justice systems and providers of substance abuse treatment share a responsibility to assist drug-involved offenders in their recovery. It is this shared responsibility which led to the recognition for the need of a certification process for Criminal Justice Professionals who work with the substance abusing criminal offender.
There are certain knowledge areas and skills that are required to provide effective treatment and case management services to adult and juvenile drug involved offenders. Certified Criminal Justice Addiction Professionals (CEUMatrix’s) must demonstrate the ability to provide effective services including assessment, case planning, case management, linking with other treatment, human services and criminal justice providers, monitoring, counseling, and advocacy. In addition, CEUMatrix’s must be knowledgeable of the rehabilitative services provided by the treatment and criminal justice systems. Knowledge is required in such diverse areas as pharmacology treatment theories and modalities, involuntary commitment procedures, criminal case processing, court alternatives and conditions of probation, to name a few.
The overlap of roles and responsibilities has resulted in greater communication and interdependence among the courts, adult and juvenile justice professionals, and the alcohol and other drug abuse treatment professionals. Many corrections agencies routinely provide substance abuse treatment services. Case management of drug-involved offenders is provided by substance abuse treatment staff. The development of a credential for Certified Criminal Justice Addiction Professionals is designed to strengthen the supervision and rehabilitative potential provided by the two systems.
What is the membership offer? How does it differ from not having a membership?
The Institute for Addiction and Criminal Justice Studies is proud to offer an annual membership for a fee of $100 per year. As a member, you are entitled to 20 course hours of your choosing - a savings of at least $160. This savings applies to all courses and all formats. Of course, your exams, certificates of completion, and course evaluations are also included in the offer. The Institute for Addiction and Criminal Justice Studies will also send periodic newsletters containing certification information and updates that are of interest to counselors and criminal justice professionals.
Without a membership, you may purchase any of our courses at the listed price. There is a significant savings with the Membership plan - twenty hours of courses is normally $260 for the internet version; with the Membership plan, you will pay only the $100 fee - a savings of $160 for the internet versions of the courses.
How do I become a Member?
From the Home Page, select 'Course Listing". You will be taken to the 'Course Catalog Main Page'. Select the Membership option. You will be asked to purchase the membership, identify your method of payment, and complete your billing information. Immediately after you complete the Membership purchase, your account will be credited with 20 course credit hours. As you place new orders for courses, the course will automatically be deducted from your balance. You may order up to 20 course hours for one year without incurring any additional charges for the internet copy. If you order hard copies or CD-ROM versions, postage will be added to the cost of the course.
How long will my Membership last?
Your membership will allow you to use your membership to purchase up to 20 course hours for one year from the date that you become a member. If you wish to purchase more than 20 hours in a year, please call us at 1.800.745.1944 to discuss options. Or email us at ceumatrix@ceumatrix.com
Do I have to order all of my courses at one time?
Once you become a Member, you may order courses at any time during the year without incurring additional charges for internet copies. You will be charged for the postage on hardcopies or CD-ROM versions. You do not need to "bundle" your courses to take advantage of this offer.
What is a TIP?
Treatment Improvement Protocols (TIPs), developed by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT), part of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), are best-practice guidelines for the treatment of substance use disorders. CSAT draws on the experience and knowledge of clinical, research, and administrative experts to produce the TIPs, which are distributed to facilities and individuals across the country. The audience for the TIPs is expanding beyond public and private treatment facilities to include practitioners in mental health, criminal justice, primary care, and other health care and social service settings.
Can I have a certficate of completion mailed to me?
After you've successfully completed the online exam, you will have access to download and/or print the certificate of completion. If you need to have a certificate mailed to you, please email us at ceumatrix@ceumatrix.com or contact us by phone at (800) 745-1944.
Have Another Question?
Any questions regarding our policies should be submitted via email to ceumatrix@ceumatrix.com or
by phone at (800) 745-1944.
