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The Center for Addiction Studies and Research is an Alaska Commission for Behavioral Health Certification (ACBHC) approved distance learning provider of education.
Educational Requirements: Non-Degreed Track
Counselor Technician (CT)
This is an entry-level certification. The certificate holder is limited to a scope of practice requiring supervision by a certified chemical dependency counselor.
Documentation of 84 hours of chemical dependency specific education in the following specified content areas:
- Ethics (within the last two years) – 3 hours
- Confidentiality (within the last two years) – 3 hours
- Infectious Diseases & HIV/AIDS – 6 hours
- Introduction to Addictive Behavior – 8 hours
- Documentation – 8 hours
- Crisis Intervention – 8 hours
- Introduction to Client Centered Counseling – 12 hours
- Introduction to Group Counseling – 8 hours
- Working with Diverse Populations – 12 hours
- Community Resources Use & Case Management – 8 hours
- Recovery, Health, Wellness & Balance – 8 hours
There is no limit on the number of contact hours that can be earned through home study distance learning trainings.
Required Course
Alaska CT 84-Hour Required Content Training
Alaska CT 84-Hour Required Content Training
$585
Topics covered include:
- Ethics – 3 hours
- Confidentiality – 3 hours
- Infection Diseases & HIV/AIDS – 6 hours
- Introduction to Addictive Behavior – 8 hours
- Documentation – 8 hours
- Crisis Intervention – 8 hours
- Introduction to Client Centered Counseling – 12 hours
- Introduction to Group Counseling – 8 hours
- Working with Diverse Populations – 12 hours
- Community Resources Use & Case Management – 8 hours
- Recovery, Health, Wellness & Balance – 8 hours
84 Hours – $585
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options or to purchase individual content area sections.
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CT to CDC I*
*Please Note: This course is only available for individuals who have completed the education requirements for the CT and are looking to earn the remaining 64-hours of chemical dependency specific education towards their CDC
Documentation of an additional 64 hours of chemical dependency specific education in the following specified content areas:
- Psycho-physiology – 12 hours
- Motivational Interviewing – 16 hours
- DSM Practice – 12 hours
- ASAM Practice – 12 hours
- Co-Occurring Disorders – 12 hours
There is no limit on the number of contact hours that can be earned through home study distance learning trainings.
Required Course
Alaska CT --> CDC I 64-Hour Required Content Training
Alaska CT –> CDC I 64-Hour Required Content Training
$450
Topics covered include:
- Psycho-physiology – 12 hours
- Motivational Interviewing – 16 hours
- DSM Practice – 12 hours
- ASAM Practice – 12 hours
- Co-Occurring Disorders – 12 hours
64 Hours – $450
Please contact our office to purchase individual content area sections.
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Chemical Dependency Counselor Level I (CDC I)
Documentation of 148 hours of chemical dependency specific education in the following specified content areas:
- Ethics (within the last two years) – 3 hours
- Confidentiality (within the last two years) – 3 hours
- Infectious Diseases & HIV/AIDS – 6 hours
- Introduction to Addictive Behavior – 8 hours
- Documentation – 8 hours
- Crisis Intervention – 8 hours
- Introduction to Client Centered Counseling – 12 hours
- Introduction to Group Counseling – 8 hours
- Working with Diverse Populations – 12 hours
- Community Resources Use & Case Management – 8 hours
- Recovery, Health, Wellness & Balance – 8 hours
- Psycho-physiology – 12 hours
- Motivational Interviewing – 16 hours
- DSM Practice – 12 hours
- ASAM Practice – 12 hours
- Co-Occurring Disorders – 12 hours
There is no limit on the number of contact hours that can be earned through home study distance learning trainings.
Required Course
Alaska CDC I 148-Hour Required Content Training
Alaska CDC I 148-Hour Required Content Training
$1,035
Topics covered include:
- Ethics – 3 hours
- Confidentiality – 3 hours
- Infection Diseases & HIV/AIDS – 6 hours
- Introduction to Addictive Behavior – 8 hours
- Documentation – 8 hours
- Crisis Intervention – 8 hours
- Introduction to Client Centered Counseling – 12 hours
- Introduction to Group Counseling – 8 hours
- Working with Diverse Populations – 12 hours
- Community Resources Use & Case Management – 8 hours
- Recovery, Health, Wellness & Balance – 8 hours
- Psycho-physiology – 12 hours
- Motivational Interviewing – 16 hours
- DSM Practice – 12 hours
- ASAM Practice – 12 hours
- Co-Occurring Disorders – 12 hours
148 Hours – $1035
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options or to purchase individual content area sections.
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CDC I to CDC II*
*Please Note: This course is only available for individuals who have completed the education requirements for the CDC I and are looking to earn the remaining 28-hours of chemical dependency specific education towards their CDC II
Documentation of an additional 28 hours of chemical dependency specific education in the following specified content areas:
- Special Issues in Behavioral Health Services – 16 hours
- Documentation Quality Assurance – 12 hours
There is no limit on the number of contact hours that can be earned through home study distance learning trainings.
Required Course
Alaska CDC I --> CDC II 28-Hour Required Content Training
Alaska CDC I –> CDC II 28-Hour Required Content Training
$195
Topics covered include:
- Special Issues in Behavioral Health Services – 16 hours
- Documentation Quality Assurance – 12 hours
28 Hours – $195
Please contact our office to purchase individual content area sections.
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Chemical Dependency Counselor Level II (CDC II)
Documentation of 176 hours of chemical dependency specific education in the following specified content areas:
- Ethics (within the last two years) – 3 hours
- Confidentiality (within the last two years) – 3 hours
- Infectious Diseases & HIV/AIDS – 6 hours
- Introduction to Addictive Behavior – 8 hours
- Documentation – 8 hours
- Crisis Intervention – 8 hours
- Introduction to Client Centered Counseling – 12 hours
- Introduction to Group Counseling – 8 hours
- Working with Diverse Populations – 12 hours
- Community Resources Use & Case Management – 8 hours
- Recovery, Health, Wellness & Balance – 8 hours
- Psycho-physiology – 12 hours
- Motivational Interviewing – 16 hours
- DSM Practice – 12 hours
- ASAM Practice – 12 hours
- Co-Occurring Disorders – 12 hours
- Special Issues in Behavioral Health Services – 16 hours
- Documentation Quality Assurance – 12 hours
There is no limit on the number of contact hours that can be earned through home study distance learning trainings.
Required Course
Alaska CDC II 176-Hour Required Content Training
Alaska CDC II/CDCS 176-Hour Required Content Training
$1,230
Topics covered include:
- Ethics – 3 hours
- Confidentiality – 3 hours
- Infection Diseases & HIV/AIDS – 6 hours
- Introduction to Addictive Behavior – 8 hours
- Documentation – 8 hours
- Crisis Intervention – 8 hours
- Introduction to Client Centered Counseling – 12 hours
- Introduction to Group Counseling – 8 hours
- Working with Diverse Populations – 12 hours
- Community Resources Use & Case Management – 8 hours
- Recovery, Health, Wellness & Balance – 8 hours
- Psycho-physiology – 12 hours
- Motivational Interviewing – 16 hours
- DSM Practice – 12 hours
- ASAM Practice – 12 hours
- Co-Occurring Disorders – 12 hours
- Special Issues in Behavioral Health Services – 16 hours
- Documentation Quality Assurance – 12 hours
176 Hours – $1230
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options or to purchase individual content area sections.
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Chemical Dependency Clinical Supervisor (CDCS)
Documentation of 206 hours of chemical dependency specific education in the following specified content areas:
- Ethics (within the last two years) – 3 hours
- Confidentiality (within the last two years) – 3 hours
- Infectious Diseases & HIV/AIDS – 6 hours
- Introduction to Addictive Behavior – 8 hours
- Documentation – 8 hours
- Crisis Intervention – 8 hours
- Introduction to Client Centered Counseling – 12 hours
- Introduction to Group Counseling – 8 hours
- Working with Diverse Populations – 12 hours
- Community Resources Use & Case Management – 8 hours
- Recovery, Health, Wellness & Balance – 8 hours
- Psycho-physiology – 12 hours
- Motivational Interviewing – 16 hours
- DSM Practice – 12 hours
- ASAM Practice – 12 hours
- Co-Occurring Disorders – 12 hours
- Special Issues in Behavioral Health Services – 16 hours
- Documentation Quality Assurance – 12 hours
- Principles and Practices of Supervision – 30 hours
There is no limit on the number of contact hours that can be earned through home study distance learning trainings.
Required Courses
Alaska CDCS 176-Hour Required Content Training
Alaska CDC II/CDCS 176-Hour Required Content Training
$1,230
Topics covered include:
- Ethics – 3 hours
- Confidentiality – 3 hours
- Infection Diseases & HIV/AIDS – 6 hours
- Introduction to Addictive Behavior – 8 hours
- Documentation – 8 hours
- Crisis Intervention – 8 hours
- Introduction to Client Centered Counseling – 12 hours
- Introduction to Group Counseling – 8 hours
- Working with Diverse Populations – 12 hours
- Community Resources Use & Case Management – 8 hours
- Recovery, Health, Wellness & Balance – 8 hours
- Psycho-physiology – 12 hours
- Motivational Interviewing – 16 hours
- DSM Practice – 12 hours
- ASAM Practice – 12 hours
- Co-Occurring Disorders – 12 hours
- Special Issues in Behavioral Health Services – 16 hours
- Documentation Quality Assurance – 12 hours
176 Hours – $1230
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options or to purchase individual content area sections.
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Clinical Supervision in Substance Abuse Treatment - 30 Hours
Clinical Supervision in Substance Abuse Treatment
$245
This course focuses on advanced supervisory issues and techniques in substance abuse counseling.
Topics covered include:
- Principles and models of clinical supervision
- Supervisory skills and competencies
- Assessment and evaluation
- Counselor development
- Management and administration
- Professional development
- Program development and quality assurance
- Professional and ethical standards
- Dual relationships and counselor impairment
- Cultural competence and contextual factors
30 Hours – $245
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Administrator
Documentation of 73 hours of chemical dependency specific education in the following specified content areas:
- Ethics for Supervisors – 3 hours
- Ethics for Business/Health Care – 3 hours
- Confidentiality – 3 hours
- Infection Diseases & HIV/AIDS – 6 hours
- Leadership in Community Development – 12 hours
- Principles and Practices in Supervision – 30 hours
- Cross-Cultural Diversity – 8 hours
- Crisis Intervention – 8 hours
There is no limit on the number of contact hours that can be earned through home study distance learning trainings.
Required Courses
Alaska Administrator 73-Hour Required Content Training
Alaska Administrator 73-Hour Required Content Training
$515
Topics covered include:
- Ethics for Supervisors – 3 hours
- Ethics for Business/Health Care – 3 hours
- Confidentiality – 3 hours
- Infection Diseases & HIV/AIDS – 6 hours
- Leadership in Community Development – 12 hours
- Principles and Practices in Supervision – 30 hours
- Cross-Cultural Diversity – 8 hours
- Crisis Intervention – 8 hours
73 Hours – $515
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options or to purchase individual content area sections.
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Educational Requirements: Degreed Track
Degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a behavioral health related field (sociology, psychology, addiction, counseling, psychiatric nursing, human services, social work).
Counselor Technician (CT)
This is an entry-level certification. The certificate holder is limited to a scope of practice requiring supervision by a certified chemical dependency counselor.
Documentation of 20 hours of chemical dependency specific education in the following specified content areas:
- Ethics (within the last two years) – 3 hours
- Confidentiality (within the last two years) – 3 hours
- Infectious Diseases & HIV/AIDS – 6 hours
- Introduction to Addictive Behavior – 8 hours
There is no limit on the number of contact hours that can be earned through home study distance learning trainings.
Required Course
Alaska CT / CDC I 20-Hour Required Content Training
Alaska CT / CDC I 20-Hour Required Content Training
$225
Topics covered include:
- Ethics – 3 hours
- Confidentiality – 3 hours
- Infection Diseases & HIV/AIDS – 6 hours
- Introduction to Addictive Behavior – 8 hours
20 Hours – $225
Please contact our office to purchase individual content area sections.
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Chemical Dependency Counselor Level I (CDC I)
Documentation of 20 hours of chemical dependency specific education in the following specified content areas:
- Ethics (within the last two years) – 3 hours
- Confidentiality (within the last two years) – 3 hours
- Infectious Diseases & HIV/AIDS – 6 hours
- Introduction to Addictive Behavior – 8 hours
There is no limit on the number of contact hours that can be earned through home study distance learning trainings.
Required Course
Alaska CT / CDC I 20-Hour Required Content Training
Alaska CT / CDC I 20-Hour Required Content Training
$225
Topics covered include:
- Ethics – 3 hours
- Confidentiality – 3 hours
- Infection Diseases & HIV/AIDS – 6 hours
- Introduction to Addictive Behavior – 8 hours
20 Hours – $225
Please contact our office to purchase individual content area sections.
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CDC I to CDC II*
*Please Note: This course is only available for individuals who have completed the education requirements for the CDC I and are looking to earn the remaining 28-hours of chemical dependency specific education towards their CDC II
Documentation of an additional 28 hours of chemical dependency specific education in the following specified content areas:
- Special Issues in Behavioral Health Services – 16 hours
- Documentation Quality Assurance – 12 hours
There is no limit on the number of contact hours that can be earned through home study distance learning trainings.
Required Course
Alaska CDC I --> CDC II 28-Hour Required Content Training
Alaska CDC I –> CDC II 28-Hour Required Content Training
$195
Topics covered include:
- Special Issues in Behavioral Health Services – 16 hours
- Documentation Quality Assurance – 12 hours
28 Hours – $195
Please contact our office to purchase individual content area sections.
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Chemical Dependency Counselor Level II (CDC II)
Documentation of 48 hours of chemical dependency specific education in the following specified content areas:
- Ethics (within the last two years) – 3 hours
- Confidentiality (within the last two years) – 3 hours
- Infectious Diseases & HIV/AIDS – 6 hours
- Introduction to Addictive Behavior – 8 hours
- Special Issues in Behavioral Health Services – 16 hours
- Documentation Quality Assurance – 12 hours
There is no limit on the number of contact hours that can be earned through home study distance learning trainings.
Required Course
Alaska CDC II 48-Hour Required Content Training
Alaska CDC II/CDCS 48-Hour Required Content Training
$375
Topics covered include:
- Ethics – 3 hours
- Confidentiality – 3 hours
- Infection Diseases & HIV/AIDS – 6 hours
- Introduction to Addictive Behavior – 8 hours
- Special Issues in Behavioral Health Services – 16 hours
- Documentation Quality Assurance – 12 hours
48 Hours – $375
Please contact our office to purchase individual content area sections.
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Chemical Dependency Clinical Supervisor (CDCS)
Documentation of 78 hours of chemical dependency specific education in the following specified content areas:
- Ethics (within the last two years) – 3 hours
- Confidentiality (within the last two years) – 3 hours
- Infectious Diseases & HIV/AIDS – 6 hours
- Introduction to Addictive Behavior – 8 hours
- Special Issues in Behavioral Health Services – 16 hours
- Documentation Quality Assurance – 12 hours
- Principles and Practices of Supervision – 30 hours
There is no limit on the number of contact hours that can be earned through home study distance learning trainings.
Required Courses
Alaska CDCS 48-Hour Required Content Training
Alaska CDC II/CDCS 48-Hour Required Content Training
$375
Topics covered include:
- Ethics – 3 hours
- Confidentiality – 3 hours
- Infection Diseases & HIV/AIDS – 6 hours
- Introduction to Addictive Behavior – 8 hours
- Special Issues in Behavioral Health Services – 16 hours
- Documentation Quality Assurance – 12 hours
48 Hours – $375
Please contact our office to purchase individual content area sections.
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Clinical Supervision in Substance Abuse Treatment - 30 hours
Clinical Supervision in Substance Abuse Treatment
$245
This course focuses on advanced supervisory issues and techniques in substance abuse counseling.
Topics covered include:
- Principles and models of clinical supervision
- Supervisory skills and competencies
- Assessment and evaluation
- Counselor development
- Management and administration
- Professional development
- Program development and quality assurance
- Professional and ethical standards
- Dual relationships and counselor impairment
- Cultural competence and contextual factors
30 Hours – $245
Course not available for download
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Administrator
Documentation of 73 hours of chemical dependency specific education in the following specified content areas:
- Ethics for Supervisors – 3 hours
- Ethics for Business/Health Care – 3 hours
- Confidentiality – 3 hours
- Infection Diseases & HIV/AIDS – 6 hours
- Leadership in Community Development – 12 hours
- Principles and Practices in Supervision – 30 hours
- Cross-Cultural Diversity – 8 hours
- Crisis Intervention – 8 hours
There is no limit on the number of contact hours that can be earned through home study distance learning trainings.
Required Courses
Alaska Administrator 73-Hour Required Content Training
Alaska Administrator 73-Hour Required Content Training
$515
Topics covered include:
- Ethics for Supervisors – 3 hours
- Ethics for Business/Health Care – 3 hours
- Confidentiality – 3 hours
- Infection Diseases & HIV/AIDS – 6 hours
- Leadership in Community Development – 12 hours
- Principles and Practices in Supervision – 30 hours
- Cross-Cultural Diversity – 8 hours
- Crisis Intervention – 8 hours
73 Hours – $515
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options or to purchase individual content area sections.
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Continuing Educational Requirements: Non-Degreed and Degreed Track
Counselor Technician (CT) / Chemical Dependency Counselor Level I (CDC I) / Chemical Dependency Counselor Level II (CDC II) / Chemical Dependency Clinical Supervisor (CDCS) / Administrator
Documentation of 40 hours of continuing education every two years, including 3 hours of ethics and 3 hours of confidentiality.
There is no limit on the number of contact hours that can be earned through home study distance learning trainings.
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
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Confidentiality of Patient Records
Confidentiality of Patient Records
$115
This course focuses on confidentiality laws and regulations for alcohol and other drug treatment.
Topics covered include:
- The purpose and scope of federal alcohol and drug confidentiality regulations
- Patient consent for release of confidential information
- Exceptions to confidentiality rules
- Restrictions on redisclosure
- Court orders
- Communicable disease reporting
- Child abuse mandated reporting procedures and requirements
- Confidentiality and privacy issues when using technology-based therapeutic tools
10 Hours – $115