What is the FSAS and when was it created?

The Florida School of Addictions Studies was founded in 1981 and is comprised of donors, sponsors, underwriters, volunteers, and the Board of Directors. For historical information about the FSAS, please visit our About Us page.

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Is the FSAS Accredited?

Yes.

The Florida School of Addictions Studies is accredited through several reputable organizations. To view the details of our accreditation and our provider numbers, please visit our Accreditation Page.

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What is the Best Way to Contact the FSAS?

The best point of contact for the Operations Manager is via email. Email is constantly checked Monday - Thursday and hourly while on location at a school.

The Operations Manager's Office Hours are 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Monday - Thursday. The office is not typically open on Fridays and is never open on national holidays. During the Regional and Annual Schools, the Operations Manager will be operating the Registration Booth on-site and will not be available by phone but can still be reached via email to fsas@nefsc.org

For additional contact information, please visit our Contact Us page.

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What are Plenary Sessions?

At our Annual School, we offer short 1-hour classes every morning at 8:00 a.m. for registered students to attend. Each Plenary Session allows attending students to receive one (1) additional CEU for that day.

The topics for these brief classes vary from year to year and day to day. By providing small introductions into a variety of different topics, students are exposed to subjects that will allow them to continue expanding their horizons into new fields of study. Some Plenary Sessions are significantly shorter versions of some of our most popular courses.

For additional information about these mini-courses offered at this year's Annual School, please visit the Plenary Sessions page.

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What do the Course Numbers in front of the Course Names mean?

The Course Numbers (i.e. 102, 303, 205 etc) do not indicate the difficulty of the course. For example, a Level 100 Course may or may not present more challenging information than a Level 200 or 300 Course.

Course Numbers are used by the FSAS staff to designate the dates and length of a course as well as divide students into two lunch sessions (by odd and even numbered courses).

Annual School Course Numbers

Level 100 Course - A course that runs Monday - Thursday and is worth 20 hours of CEUs. A student enrolled in this course will spend 4 full days in this course. Students cannot register for multiple Level 100 courses, a Level 200 Course or a Level 300 Coruse because they are held at the same time.

Level 200 Course - A course that starts on Monday and ends on Tuesday afternoon. This type of course is worth 10 hours of CEUs. A student enrolled in this course will spend 2 full days in this course. Students cannot register for multiple Level 200 courses because they are held at the same time. Students can, however, enroll in a Level 300 Course because it is held on Wednesday and Thursday and will not conflict with Monday and Tuesday's schedule. By pairing a Level 200 and a Level 300 Course together, a student will attend all four days of the school, spending Monday and Tuesday in one course and Wednesday and Thursday in another course. In doing so, the student will earn a total of 20 CEUs and will receive a certificate for each course taken.

Level 300 Course - A course that starts on Wednesday and ends on Thursday afternoon. This type of course is worth 10 hours of CEUs. A student enrolled in this course will spend 2 full days in this course. Students cannot register for multiple Level 300 courses because they are held at the same time. Students can, however, enroll in a Level 200 Course because it is held on Monday and Tuesday and will not conflict with Wednesday and Thursday's schedule. By pairing a Level 200 and a Level 300 Course together, a student will attend all four days of the school, spending Monday and Tuesday in one course and Wednesday and Thursday in another course. In doing so, the student will earn a total of 20 CEUs and will receive a certificate for each course taken.

Even Number Courses - Courses ending with an even number will partake in the first lunch session.

Odd Number Courses - Courses ending with an odd number will partake in the second lunch session.

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When can I start Registering for Classes?

The Florida School of Addictions Studies will not open registration for a Regional or Annual School until after the Scholarship Award Letters have been mailed to the scholarship recipients for that particular training event.

At this time, there are not any scholarship opportunities available.

The tentative registration schedule for the Regional and Annual Schools can be found below. If this information changes, we will update our website, facebook, and send out an email informing those on our contact list of the change.

School Registration Opening and Closing Dates

School Name Registration Opens Early Registration Closes Registration Closes Office Closes Dates of School
(On-Site Registration Available)		 Office Re-opens
NE Florida Regional School TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD
31st Annual School TBD TBD TBD TBD July 15-19 TBD

Note: The Operations Manager can still be reached via email while the schools are in session. If you have a question regarding your registration after the office is already closed, please send us an email and we will reply as soon as we can.

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What Classes should I take for a certain Certification?

The Florida Certification Board can answer all of your questions regarding what types of courses to take and how to obtain certain types of certifications.

Below is the contact information for the Florida Certification Board in addition to useful links from their site. If you wish to find out additional information about the written exams, please contact the Florida Certification Board or visit their website. The FSAS is not responsible for providing information regarding these exams or registering you for an exam.

Florida Certification Board Contact Information
FCB Main Page
FCB Exams Page - Contains information about exams and provides valuable links and information regarding how to register for the exams.
FCB Certifcations Page - Contains information about the importance of obtaining certifications in various fields of study and provides links to each field of certification offered by the FCB. A perfect place to visit if you're interested in becoming certified in a field.
FCB Contact Us Page - Contact them through their online contact messaging system.
FCB Email Address
Phone Number: (850) 222-6314
Fax Number: (850) 222-6247
Mailing Address: 1715 S. Gadsden Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301

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How do I Register Online?

Online Registration is possible by organizations and individuals. Simply click the "Online Registration" link at the top of the page and start selecting the courses you are interested in attending from the drop down menu on the left of the page. You can sort by location and DUI Approvals. Once you have selected your desired course, click "add to cart". You will be prompted to log-in. If you're new to the site, just create a new account with us and you'll be good to go! If you would like someone to walk you through the process, you can contact the Operations Manager and she will assist you.

If you receive an error message during your online registration, first make sure that you have entered a valid non-Amercian Express credit card number with matching expiration date and CVV code. If you continue receiving an error message, please use your mouse to high-light the message, right click on the selected area, and select the "copy" option from the menu. Then, open an email and right click in the place where you would type your message and click "paste". The error message you received should now appear in the email. Address the email to us: fsas@nefsc.org and then describe what you were trying to do when you received the error message. This will help us better assist you with the problem you are experiencing and help us improve our online registration process. You will be contacted via email or telephone shortly thereafter.

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Can I get someone to help me with Online Registration over the phone?

Sure!

If you have plenty of time for us to assist you now, simply call the Operations Manager at 904-399-2506 or 888-933-fsas (3727) (toll free). If you do not have enough time today, you can call our the office anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. for assistance or simply send the Operations Manager an email at fsas@nefsc.org to arrange a good time.

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I am trying to register multiple people from my organization for courses. How can I do this easily?

You can easily enroll multiple students into classes and "check out" only once by becoming an Authorized Representative for your organization.

For more information about becoming an Authorized Representative and saving your organization time and money, please view our Authorized Representative page or contact us.

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What's Included with my Registration?

Because each FSAS School is a little different, there are different "perks" that come with each school. To view the most pertinent information to your situation, please click on the school you are attending to view additional information.

Northeast Florida Regional School (Dates TBD)
31st Annual School (July 15-19)

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How do I get Credit for the Course I took?

The Operations Manager will upload your earned CEUs to CE-Broker within 1 month of your completion of the course. For the DUI CEUs, you and your employer are responsible for reporting those earned credits to the DHSMV. As a courtesy, the FSAS sends our DHSMV contact our course rosters to which they can compare the information they receive from you and your employer. The FSAS is not repsonsible for reporting DUI CEUs.

After completion of a course (during the school), either your Instructor or someone from the FSAS Staff will present you with your certificate which will show the number of CEUs and DUI CEUs you earned. Please be sure to review this document before leaving the school to ensure that the hours, course, and your name are correct. If you were unable to pick up your certificate at the school, one will be mailed to you. If you did not receive a certificate, please contact the Operations Manager as soon as possible.

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I have a Coupon Code. How do I use it?

If you are registering online, simply select the courses you would like to take, log-in to your account (or, if you are new sign up for one), enter your information and then, on the payment screen, make sure you put your coupon code (case sensitive) into the "Coupon Code" field before submitting your payment.

If you are mailing in your registration form, simply write in your coupon code in the "Coupon Code" field on page two of the application (Payment Information page).

Scholarship Coupon Codes work the same way, but can only be used on Weekday Courses for the Annual School - not Sunday Workshops.

If your Coupon only covers a percentage of your registration, please remember to also provide your payment information in the correct fields of the online registration screens or on Page Two (Payment Information) of the Registration Form.

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What are DUI CEUs and do I need them?

The FSAS is an approved provider for the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (DHSMV).
DHSMV Approval Codes:
I=Instructor; E=Evaluator;
E/S=Evaluator Supervisor; C/S=Clinical Supervisor

Unless otherwise noted, trainings that are approved for DUI CEUs are approved for all DUI Approval Codes.

Some organizations require their counselors and employees to obtain a certain number of DUI CEUs. If you are unsure if you need to take a course that is approved for DUI, please check with your employer. Most of our courses are typically approved for a variety of CEUs. For more information regarding CEUs, please visit our CEU Information page.

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What are CEUs?

CEU is an acronym for Continuing Education Unit. Professionals wishing to obtain state certification through the Florida Certification Board can attend courses at the Florida School of Addictions Studies to obtain these credits and work toward their professional goals.

For more information about the Florida Certification Board, please visit their website. For more information about the types of CEUs offered at the FSAS and our provider numbers, please check out our CEU Information page.

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What happens if a course is cancelled?

All courses are subject to change and cancellation depending on Instructor preferences and availability, number of students enrolled by a certain date, and other conditions. If a course is cancelled, those registered for the course will be notified by mail and email immediately. The Operations Manager will assist students in finding a new course or issue a refund or credit to their accounts.

All changes to courses will also appear in bold text under an appropriate header on each course's page and on our Facebook, Linked-In, Twitter, and home pages as well.

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How do I apply for a Scholarship and am I elligible to receive one?

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When Should I know if I was selected to receive a scholarship?

All professionals working in the field of addictions or students taking courses to become a professional in this field and submit the properly completed scholarship paperwork before the deadline are elligible to receive a scholarship.

Applying for a Scholarship is easy. Simply print the Scholarship Application, complete it, and mail it back to us. You can also fax or email the Application, but a hard copy with your original signature must be received before the FSAS can award you the scholarship.

Scholarships are awarded on a first come, first served basis. Some private donors have specific requirements for the type of individual who receive their privately funded scholarship and those will be awarded based on the terms of the private donors and not on a first come, first serve basis.

All Scholarship Applicants will be notified no later than May 5th as to whether or not they have been selected to receive a scholarship. The scholarship award letters are mailed on May 1st and 2nd. Individuals providing an email address will receive their scholarship award letter in the specified email address.

Should a recipient be unable to attend, the next individual on the waiting list will be notified of their selection immediately. If you are unable to attend the school and you have received a scholarship, please notify the FSAS Operations Manager immediately.

The FSAS has the right to deny an individual a scholarship if that individual had received a scholarship and did not show up on the date of his/her course without contacting the FSAS.

At this time, a limited number of scholarships for the Annual School are available. For more information about the scholarship application and selection process, please visit the Scholarships main page.

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How can I make a donation to the FSAS for a Scholarship?

Without private donors, we would be unable to provide as many scholarships as we do. Their continuing support allows a minimum of 10-15 students to attend our Annual School each year.

To become a donor, simply contact the Operations Manager to start the process or visit our "Become a Donor" page for additional information.

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How can I become an Instructor with the FSAS?

All instructors are selected by the Board of Directors and are usually renown professionals in the addictions field. The FSAS is constantly looking for new instructors to teach at our Annual School, Northeast Florida Regional School, and our Northwest Florida Regional School. Please review the information on our "Become and Instructor" page prior to submitting your information.

We greatly appreciate your interest in our school and we hope to work with you in the future.

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How can I become an Exhibitor witht the FSAS?

Exhibitors at the FSAS Annual School have the opportunity to expose their company to over 200 attendees each day! Attending exhibitors are also given complimentary lunch with the students.

To exhibit at our Annual School, simply review the information on our "Become an Exhibitor" page and submit the application. The FSAS Operations Manager will contact you to confirm the receipt of your application, procedures, and to address any other details regarding your space.

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