Idaho Board of Alcohol/Drug Counselor Certification
The Center for Addiction Studies and Research is an Idaho Board of Alcohol/Drug Counselor Certification (IBADCC) accepted distance-learning provider of education in the chemical dependency field.
COVID-19 Update: The Idaho Board of Alcohol/Drug Counselor Certification (IBADCC) has waived the 50% face-to-face requirement for continuing education and the 2 hour face-to-face ethics continuing education requirement for all substance abuse certifications.
You may now complete all coursework through approved distance learning programs.
Documentation of 270 hours of education with no less than 30 hours in each of the IC&RC Performance Domains and Tasks which includes: Counseling; Professional and Ethical Responsibilities; Screening, Assessment and Engagement; and Treatment Planning, Collaboration and Referral.
Documentation of six (6) hours of training in Professional and Ethical Responsibilities specific to substance abuse counselors. The six (6) hours must include the following areas: federal and state laws, client welfare as a primary concern, professional competence supervision/development, financial issues, personal wellness, and relationships to professionals and institutions.
There is no limit on the number of contact hours that can be earned through home study distance learning trainings.
Required Courses
Counseling (30-Hour Required Content Training)
Idaho Counseling
SKU: n/a.
$145
This course focuses on the principles and techniques of motivational counseling and the application of motivational counseling approaches to substance abuse treatment.
Topics covered include:
Transtheoretical stages of change
Principles of motivational interviewing
Adapting motivational strategies and interventions to client stage of change
Building readiness and commitment to change
Engaging and retaining clients in treatment
Motivational enhancements with coerced clients
Measuring components of client motivation
Integration of motivational approaches to diverse treatment populations and settings
Master’s Degree in a behavioral science field with a clinical component.
Documentation of 180 hours of education with no less than 30 hours in each of the four IC&RC Performance Domains and Tasks which includes: Counseling; Professional and Ethical Responsibilities; Screening, Assessment and Engagement; and Treatment Planning, Collaboration and Referral.
Documentation of six (6) hours of training in Professional and Ethical Responsibilities specific to substance abuse counselors. The six (6) hours must include the following areas: federal and state laws, client welfare as a primary concern, professional competence supervision/development, financial issues, personal wellness, and relationships to professionals and institutions.
There is no limit on the number of contact hours that can be earned through home study distance learning trainings.
Required Courses
Counseling (30-Hour Required Content Training)
Idaho Counseling
SKU: n/a.
$145
This course focuses on the principles and techniques of motivational counseling and the application of motivational counseling approaches to substance abuse treatment.
Topics covered include:
Transtheoretical stages of change
Principles of motivational interviewing
Adapting motivational strategies and interventions to client stage of change
Building readiness and commitment to change
Engaging and retaining clients in treatment
Motivational enhancements with coerced clients
Measuring components of client motivation
Integration of motivational approaches to diverse treatment populations and settings
Master’s Degree in the Behavioral Science field with a clinical component.
Applicant must be certified as a Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselor (CADC) or Advanced Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselor (ACADC) for five (5) years.
Documentation of 30 hours of education specific to the first five IC&RC clinical supervision domains including: Counselor Development, Professional and Ethical Standards, Program Development and Quality Assurance, Performance Evaluation, Administration and Treatment Knowledge.
There is no limit on the number of contact hours that can be earned through home study distance learning trainings.
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.
Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (CADC), Advanced Certified Alcohol/Drug Counselor (ACADC)
Documentation of twenty (20) hours of continuing education for the first renewal including two (2) hours of Professional and Ethical Responsibilities.
Documentation of forty (40) hours of continuing education for all two-year renewals including four (4) hours of Professional and Ethical Responsibilities.
Up to 50% of continuing education hours can be earned through home study distance learning trainings.
The professional ethics continuing education requirement must be in a face-to-face format.
Elective Courses
Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)
Documentation of 15 hours of approved education specific to clinical supervision every two years including four (4) hours in professional ethics.
Up to 50% of continuing education hours can be earned through home study distance learning trainings.
The professional ethics continuing education requirement must be in a face-to-face format.
Required Courses
Clinical Supervision for Addiction Professionals
Clinical Supervision for Addiction Professionals
SKU: n/a.
$100
This course focuses on supervisory issues and techniques in substance abuse counseling.
