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 that is recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an Associate’s degree in a relevant field may be accepted. The Associate’s degree 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.
There is no limit on the number of hours that can be earned through distance learning education.
A minimum of 6 hours of professional ethics and responsibilities is required.
Required Courses
Ethics for Addiction Professionals
Ethics for Addiction Professionals
SKU: n/a.
$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
Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)
Master’s degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation.
Documentation of 180 hours of addiction-specific education.
There is no limit on the number of hours that can be earned through distance learning education.
A minimum of 6 hours of counselor ethics and responsibilities is required.
Required Courses
Ethics for Addiction Professionals
Ethics for Addiction Professionals
SKU: n/a.
$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
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.
