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The Center for Addiction Studies and Research is a Delaware Certification Board (DCB) approved distance learning provider of education in the chemical dependency field (DCB Provider Number 111).
Education Requirements and Courses
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university.
Associate’s degree in a relevant field may be accepted and must include six courses (18 credits) that are drug and alcohol counseling focused and a substance use disorder internship/practicum.
Documentation of 300 hours of addiction-specific education including 6 hours of professional ethics and responsibilities.
There is no limit on the number of hours that can be earned through distance learning education.
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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Elective Courses
Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Documentation of 180 hours of addiction-specific education including 6 hours of counselor ethics and responsibilities.
There is no limit on the number of hours that can be earned through distance learning education.
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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Elective Courses
Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)
Applicant must hold a current and valid reciprocal credential of CADC, CCDP, or CCDP Diplomate or have a Master’s degree in a behavioral science field.
Documentation of 30 hours of education in clinical supervision in the five clinical supervision domains (counselor development; professional and ethical standards; program development and quality assurance; assessing counselor competencies and performance; treatment knowledge).
Required Courses
Clinical Supervision in Substance Abuse Treatment
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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Continuing Education Requirements and Courses
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) / Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)
Documentation of 40 hours of approved education every two years including 3 hours in professional ethics and responsibilities.
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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Elective Courses
Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)
Documentation of 6 hours of approved education relevant to clinical supervision every two years.
Required Courses
Clinical Supervision for Addiction Professionals
Clinical Supervision for Addiction Professionals
$100
This course focuses on supervisory issues and techniques in substance abuse counseling.
Topics covered include:
- Assessment and evaluation
- Counselor development
- Management and administration
- Professional development
- Program development and quality assurance
- Professional and ethical standards
6 Hours – $100