DUI Service Provider Training - FAQ's
Frequently Asked QuestionsI am interested in setting up my own business and need to know what I'm required to do?
Contact :
DHS-Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse
Bureau of Licensing and Certification
100 West Randolph Street, Suite 5-600
Chicago, Illinois 60652
What is the DUI Service Provider Orientation Program?
It is a mandated training program for individuals who provide DUI services in evaluation and risk education. The program is three days in length and participants may choose to take all three days at one time or spread out the training over several training sessions. To be certified as a DUI evaluator must complete all three days to receive certification.
What is required to provide Risk Education services?
Service providers who plan to work only as risk education instructors are required to attend Day 2 of the Service Provider Orientation program. Risk education instructors are encouraged to attend days 1 & 3 periodically to keep informed of changes and current practice issues in DUI service provision.
What is the cost for the DUI Provider Orientation Program?
$135.00 per day
$405.00 all three days
Providers who are only interested in the ASUDS (Adult Substance use Driving Survey) training, can attend the half-day of training at a rate of $65.00.
Advanced session - $135.
What is included in the Registration Fee?
Workshop fees include tuition costs, instructional materials, and lunch in orientation and advanced sessions including refreshment breaks for each day. Please note that the university has established fees on a cost only basis.
When is the next DUI Orientation Training?
Click here for the current schedule
For further details contact Jeri Frederick at 217-206-7985 or Donna Crompton at 217-206-6050 or email jfred1@uis.edu
How do I receive a DUI Training Program brochure?
Each DASA licensed DUI facility will receive an brochure annually. Brochures are usually distributed the first week in September. We will be glad to add you to our mailing list. Please provide us with your name and a mailing address.
What are the qualifications needed to be a DUI Evaluator and to teach Risk Education?
The professional qualifications needed to provide DUI evaluations are listed as follows, according to the Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Administrative Rule part 2060:
- Hold clinical certification as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) from the Illinois Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association (IAODAPCA);
- Be a licensed professional counselor (LPC) or licensed clinical professional counselor (LCPC);
- Be a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches (Medical Practice Act of 1987);
- Be licensed as a psychologist (Clinical Psychology Practice Act);
- Be licensed as a social worker (LSW) or licensed clinical social worker (LCSW), (Clinical Social Work and Social Work Practice Act;
- Hold assessor qualification as a Certified Assessment and Referral Specialist (CARS) from IAODAPCA.
Providing DUI Risk Education services shall meet one of the qualifications listed above or hold certification from IAODAPCA.
How many CEU’s does the training provide?
A paid participant will earn six CEU's each day of the DUI Service Provider Orientation Program. Six CEU’s will be awarded for each Advanced training day.
Continuing Education Units can be earned for DUI service provider education, IAODAPCA, Social Work CEU’s, and LPC/LCPC CEU’s. You may earn all of these CEU’s at each session if you qualify.
How can I get a copy of Rule 2060?
Go to the Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse web site (http://www.dhs.state.il.us). Click on the Rules link and scroll down to Title 77 Illinois Administrative Code - Part 2060 and download the document.
The DUI Service Provider Training Programs are offered under the auspices of the Department of Human Services, Division of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse and coordinated by the Institute for Legal, Legislative and Policy Studies, Center for State Policy and Leadership, University of Illinois at Springfield.