This course covers the required 40 hours of education for the Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) Premliminary (formerly Phase I) certification.

Topics covered include:

• Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Knowledge – 5 Hours
• Counseling Procedures and Strategies as applied to those with SUD – 14 Hours
• Group Process and Techniques – 5 Hours
• Assessment and Diagnosis of SUD – 3 Hours
• Treatment Planning – 7 Hours
• Legal and Ethical Issues Pertaining to Substance Use Disorder Professionals – 6 Hours

40 Hours – $245