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The Center for Addiction Studies and Research is an Alabama Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association (AADAA) accepted distance-learning provider of education.
COVID-19 Update: The Alabama Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association (AADAA) has waived the 50% face-to-face requirement for continuing education for all substance abuse certifications.
You may now complete all coursework through approved distance learning programs.
Education Requirements and Courses
Associate Addiction Professional (AAP)
Documentation of 140 hours of approved education related to the domains and tasks of an ICRC certified counselor including 6 hours of professional ethics education and 4 hours of HIV/AIDS education.
There is no limit on the number of hours may be earned through approved distance learning education.
Required Courses
AAP 140-hour Required Content Training
Alabama AAP 140-hour Required Content Training
$980
This course includes 140 hours of approved education related to the domains and tasks of an ICRC certified counselor including 6 hours of professional ethics education and 4 hours of HIV/AIDS education.
Topics covered include:
- Ethics for Addiction Professionals
- Communicable Diseases: HIV/AIDS
- Screening and Assessment
- Treatment Planning
- Patient Placement Criteria
- Pharmacology of Psychoactive Substances
- Enhancing Motivation for Change
- Theoretical Models of Addiction
140 Hours – $980
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options or to order individual content sections.
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Ethics for Addiction Professionals
Ethics for Addiction Professionals
$100
This course focuses on legal issues, ethical principles and professional considerations commonly faced by addiction professionals.
Topics covered include:
- Ethical principles and legal issues in addiction counseling
- Counselor-client relationships
- Transference/countertransference
- Boundary issues
- Clinical supervision and counselor competence
- Professional readiness
- Federal Confidentiality Regulations (42 CFR Part 2)
- The HIPAA Privacy Rule
- Application of NAADAC Code Ethics in professional practice
6 Hours – $100
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Communicable Diseases: HIV/AIDS
Communicable Diseases: HIV/AIDS
$115
This course focuses on the impact of substance abuse on the transmission, progression and treatment of HIV/AIDS.
Topics covered include:
- Epidemiology
- Transmission and disease progression
- Testing and diagnosis
- Risk factors and risk reduction techniques
- Medical complications
- Special populations
- Barriers to treatment
- Prevention and treatment issues
10 Hours – $115
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Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC)
Documentation of 300 hours of approved education in the twelve core function areas including 6 hours of professional ethics education and four 4 hours of HIV/AIDS education.
There is no limit on the number of hours may be earned through approved distance learning education.
Required Courses
ADC 300-hour Required Content Training
300-hour Required Content Training
$2,100
Topics covered include:
- Pharmacology of Psychoactive Substance
- Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Theoretical Models of Addiction
- Enhancing Motivation for Change
- Group Treatment Approaches
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Screening and Assessment in Substance Abuse Treatment
- Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors
- Communicable Diseases: HIV/AIDS
- Managing Anger and Depression in Substance Abuse Treatment
- Telemental Health
- Confidentiality of Patient Records
- Ethics in Addiction Counseling
- Cultural Competence in Substance Abuse Treatment
- Clinical Supervision for Addiction Professionals
300 Hours – $2100
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options or to order individual content sections.
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Ethics for Addiction Professionals
Ethics for Addiction Professionals
$100
This course focuses on legal issues, ethical principles and professional considerations commonly faced by addiction professionals.
Topics covered include:
- Ethical principles and legal issues in addiction counseling
- Counselor-client relationships
- Transference/countertransference
- Boundary issues
- Clinical supervision and counselor competence
- Professional readiness
- Federal Confidentiality Regulations (42 CFR Part 2)
- The HIPAA Privacy Rule
- Application of NAADAC Code Ethics in professional practice
6 Hours – $100
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Communicable Diseases: HIV/AIDS
Communicable Diseases: HIV/AIDS
$115
This course focuses on the impact of substance abuse on the transmission, progression and treatment of HIV/AIDS.
Topics covered include:
- Epidemiology
- Transmission and disease progression
- Testing and diagnosis
- Risk factors and risk reduction techniques
- Medical complications
- Special populations
- Barriers to treatment
- Prevention and treatment issues
10 Hours – $115
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Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC)
Master’s Degree in Behavioral Science with a clinical application.
Documentation of 180 hours of approved addiction specific education including 6 hours of professional ethics education.
There is no limit on the number of hours may be earned through approved distance learning education.
Required Courses
AADC 180-hour Required Content Training
180-hour Addiction Studies Training
$1,260
Topics covered include:
- Pharmacology of Psychoactive Substances
- Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders
- Enhancing Motivation for Change in Substance Abuse Treatment
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Ethics for Addiction Professionals
- Theoretical Models of Addiction
- Cultural Competence in Substance Abuse Treatment
- Communicable Diseases: HIV/AIDS
- Telemental Health
180 Hours – $1260
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options or to order individual content sections.
Related products
Ethics for Addiction Professionals
Ethics for Addiction Professionals
$100
This course focuses on legal issues, ethical principles and professional considerations commonly faced by addiction professionals.
Topics covered include:
- Ethical principles and legal issues in addiction counseling
- Counselor-client relationships
- Transference/countertransference
- Boundary issues
- Clinical supervision and counselor competence
- Professional readiness
- Federal Confidentiality Regulations (42 CFR Part 2)
- The HIPAA Privacy Rule
- Application of NAADAC Code Ethics in professional practice
6 Hours – $100
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Continuing Education Requirements and Courses
Associate Addiction Professional (AAP) / Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) / Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC)
Documentation of twenty (20) hours of approved continuing education every year.
A maximum of 10 of these hours may be earned through approved distance learning education.
Four (4) hours of Ethics education and four (4) hours of HIV/AIDS education must be completed as part of the recertification hours every two years.
Required Courses
Ethics for Addiction Professionals
Ethics for Addiction Professionals
$100
This course focuses on legal issues, ethical principles and professional considerations commonly faced by addiction professionals.
Topics covered include:
- Ethical principles and legal issues in addiction counseling
- Counselor-client relationships
- Transference/countertransference
- Boundary issues
- Clinical supervision and counselor competence
- Professional readiness
- Federal Confidentiality Regulations (42 CFR Part 2)
- The HIPAA Privacy Rule
- Application of NAADAC Code Ethics in professional practice
6 Hours – $100
Related products
Communicable Diseases: HIV/AIDS
Communicable Diseases: HIV/AIDS
$115
This course focuses on the impact of substance abuse on the transmission, progression and treatment of HIV/AIDS.
Topics covered include:
- Epidemiology
- Transmission and disease progression
- Testing and diagnosis
- Risk factors and risk reduction techniques
- Medical complications
- Special populations
- Barriers to treatment
- Prevention and treatment issues
10 Hours – $115