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The Center for Addiction Studies and Research is an Iowa Certification Board (ICB) accepted distance-learning provider of education in the chemical dependency field.
COVID-19 Update: The Iowa Certification Board (ICB) has waived the 50% face-to-face requirement for both initial and continuing education for all substance abuse certifications expiring through June 30, 2022.
You may now complete all coursework through approved distance learning programs.
Education Requirements and Courses
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
High school diploma or general education diploma.
Documentation of 150 hours of relevant chemical dependency education that must include:
- 45 hours in counseling theories and techniques
- 45 hours in alcohol and drug specific training
- 6 hours in special populations
- 6 hours in counseling ethics
- 3 hours in racial/ethnic diversity
Up to 50% of initial certification hours (75 hours) can be earned through distance learning education.
Required Courses
Iowa CADC 75-hour Required Content Training
Iowa CADC 75-hour Required Content Training
$525
Topics covered include:
- Counseling Theories and Techniques (45 hours)
- Alcohol and Drug Specific Training (15 hours)
- Special Populations (6 hours)
- Counseling Ethics (6 hours)
- Racial/Ethnic Training (6 hours)
75 Hours – $525
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options or to order individual content sections.
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Individual Content Area Courses
Iowa CADC 45-hour Counseling Theories and Techniques
Iowa CADC 45-hour Counseling Theories and Techniques
$315
This course focuses on the principles and techniques of motivational interviewing, the application of motivational enhancement approaches, theoretical models of addiction, and various theoretical approaches to substance abuse treatment.
Topics covered include:
- Transtheoretical stages of change
- Principles of motivational interviewing
- Motivational enhancements with coerced clients
- Measuring components of client motivation
- Integration of motivational approaches to diverse treatment populations and settings
- Behavioral approaches
- Cognitive-behavioral approaches
- Psychodynamic approaches
- Family-based approaches
- Group therapy approaches
- Evaluation and outcome studies
45 Hours – $315
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Iowa CADC 45-hour Alcohol and Drug Specific Training
Iowa CADC 45-hour Alcohol and Drug Specific Training
$315
Topics covered include:
- Scope and prevalence of psychoactive substance use in the United States
- The pharmacology of addiction
- Brain chemistry and neurotransmission
- Brain rewards mechanisms and systems
- Tolerance and withdrawal
- Predisposing risk factors
- Short- and long-term behavioral consequences
- Short- and long-term medical complications and consequences
- Effects of prenatal and maternal use
45 Hours – $315
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Iowa 15-hour Required Content Training
Iowa 15-hour Required Content Training
$155
Topics covered include:
- Special Populations (6 hours)
- Counseling Ethics (6 hours)
- Racial/Ethnic Training (3 hours)
15 Hours – $155
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International Alcohol and Drug Counselor (IADC)
This credential is reciprocal with other IC&RC boards offering the ADC credential.
High school diploma or GED.
Documentation of 300 hours in the alcohol and drug knowledge and skill competencies including:
- 90 hours in counseling theories and techniques
- 90 hours in alcohol and drug specific training
- 6 hours in counseling ethics
- 3 hours in racial/ethnic diversity
Up to 50% of initial certification hours (150 hours) can be earned through distance learning education.
Required Courses
Iowa IADC 150-hour Required Content Training
Iowa IADC 150-hour Required Content Training
$1,050
Topics covered include:
- Counseling Theories and Techniques (90 hours)
- Alcohol and Drug Specific Training (45 hours)
- Special Populations (6 hours)
- Counseling Ethics (6 hours)
- Racial/Ethnic Training (6 hours)
150 Hours – $1050
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options or to order individual content sections.
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Individual Content Area Courses
Iowa IADC 90-hour Counseling Theories and Techniques
90-Hour Counseling Training
$630
Topics covered include:
- Enhancing Motivation for Change
- Group Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Care
90 Hours – $630
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options.
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Iowa IADC 90-hour Alcohol and Drug Specific Training
90-Hour Addiction Studies Content Training
$630
This course focuses on knowledge of alcoholism and drug abuse.
Topics covered include:
- Pharmacology of psychoactive substances
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Theoretical models of addiction
90 Hours – $630
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options.
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Iowa 15-hour Required Content Training
Iowa 15-hour Required Content Training
$155
Topics covered include:
- Special Populations (6 hours)
- Counseling Ethics (6 hours)
- Racial/Ethnic Training (3 hours)
15 Hours – $155
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International Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (IAADC)
A Master’s Degree in a behavioral science (i.e. Counseling, Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Human Services and Criminal Justice).
Documentation of 189 hours of AODA-specific education including:
- 6 hours in counselor ethics
- 3 hours in racial/ethnic diversity
Up to 50% of initial certification hours (94.5 hours) can be earned through distance learning education.
Individual Content Area Courses
Iowa IADC 90-hour Alcohol and Drug Specific Training
90-Hour Addiction Studies Content Training
$630
This course focuses on knowledge of alcoholism and drug abuse.
Topics covered include:
- Pharmacology of psychoactive substances
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Theoretical models of addiction
90 Hours – $630
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options.
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Iowa IADC 90-hour Counseling Theories and Techniques
90-Hour Counseling Training
$630
Topics covered include:
- Enhancing Motivation for Change
- Group Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Care
90 Hours – $630
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options.
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Counselor Ethics (6 hours)
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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Racial/Ethnic Diversity (3 hours)
Iowa 3-hour Racial/Ethnic Diversity
$50
This course focuses on behavioral health treatment for major racial and ethnic groups.
Topics covered include:
- Counseling for African Americans
- Counseling for Asian Americans
- Counseling for Hispanics and Latinos
- Counseling for Native Americans
- Counseling for Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders
3 Hours – $50
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Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)
Hold a current and valid IADC, IAADC, CCJP, or CCDP OR hold a specialty substance abuse credential in another professional discipline in the human services field at the master’s level or higher.
Documentation of 33 hours education including 30 hours of education specific to the IC&RC clinical supervision domains and 3 hours of racial/ethnic training.
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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Racial/Ethnic Training (3 hours)
Iowa 3-hour Racial/Ethnic Diversity
$50
This course focuses on behavioral health treatment for major racial and ethnic groups.
Topics covered include:
- Counseling for African Americans
- Counseling for Asian Americans
- Counseling for Hispanics and Latinos
- Counseling for Native Americans
- Counseling for Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders
3 Hours – $50
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Continuing Education Requirements and Courses
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) / International Alcohol and Drug Counselor (IADC), International Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (IAADC)
Documentation of 40 hours of continuing education every two years. This must include three (3) hours in counselor ethics.
Up to 50% of continuing education hours (20 hours) 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
Certification Clinical Supervisor (CCS)
Documentation of 6 hours of education every two years including 3 hours of ethics.
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