To better prepare counselors for work in the field and improve performance on credentialing examinations, OASAS tracks, analyzes, and publishes general data regarding candidate performance in various test areas.
CASAC Exam - October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
Highlights:
- Total of New York State candidates: 121
- Total first-time testing candidates: 96 with a pass rate of 85%
- Total candidates retaking the exam: 25 with a pass rate of 48%
- New York State pass rate: 75%
- International pass rate: 84%
| Domain 1: Scientific Principles of Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders | 74.99% |
|---|---|
| Domain 2: Evidence-Based Screening and Assessment | 72.03% |
| Domain 3: Evidence-Based Treatment, Counseling, and Referral | 75.66% |
| Domain 4: Professional, Ethical, and Legal Responsibilities | 77.87% |
Performance Analysis from weakest to strongest:
- Domain 2
- Domain 1
- Domain 3
- Domain 4
Prevention Exam - October 1, 2023 – December 31, 2023
Highlights:
- Total New York State candidates: 3
- New York State pass rate: 67%
- International pass rate: 72%
| Domain 1: Planning & Evaluation | 68.89% |
|---|---|
| Domain 2: Prevention Education & Service Delivery | 64.91% |
| Domain 3: Communication | 75.44% |
| Domain 4: Community Organization | 63.16% |
| Domain 5: Public Policy & Environmental Change | 76.19% |
| Domain 6: Professional Growth & Responsibility | 75% |