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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, 2021.
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 45-hour Counseling Theories and Techniques
Iowa CADC 45-hour Counseling Theories and Techniques
$245
Topics covered include:
- Advantages of group treatment for substance abusing populations
- Group models commonly used in substance abuse treatment
- Criteria for placement in groups
- Assessing readiness for group
- Group development and phase-specific tasks
- Managing common problems in groups
- Group therapy strategies and techniques
- Group leadership competencies and skills
45 Hours – $245
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Iowa CADC 45-hour Alcohol and Drug Specific Training
Iowa CADC 45-hour Alcohol and Drug Specific Training
$245
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 – $245
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Iowa CADC 6-hour Special Population Training
Iowa CADC 6-hour Special Population Training
$100
This course focuses on special population groups including LGBT individuals and adolescents.
Topics covered include:
- Substance use in the LGBT community
- Vulnerabilities and risk factors
- Barriers to treatment
- Special issues and unique needs of adolescents in substance abuse treatment
- Patterns and prevalence of alcohol and substance use among adolescents
- Consequences of adolescent drug use
6 Hours – $100
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Iowa 3-hour Racial/Ethnic Diversity
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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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
International Alcohol and Drug Counselor (IADC)
This credential is reciprocal with other IC&RC boards offering the ADC credential.
High school diploma or general education diploma.
Documentation of 300 hours in the alcohol and drug knowledge and skill competencies. These hours must include:
- 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 (135 hours) can be earned through distance learning education.
Required Courses
Iowa IADC 90-hour Counseling Theories and Techniques
Iowa IADC 90-hour Counseling Theories and Techniques Training
$425
Topics covered include:
- Advantages of group treatment for substance abusing populations
- Group models commonly used in substance abuse treatment
- Criteria for placement in groups
- Assessing readiness for group
- Group development and phase-specific tasks
- Managing common problems in groups
- Group therapy strategies and techniques
- Group leadership competencies and skills
90 Hours – $425
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Iowa IADC 90-hour Alcohol and Drug Specific Training
Iowa IADC 90-hour Alcohol and Drug Specific Training
$425
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
90 Hours – $425
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Iowa 3-hour Racial/Ethnic Diversity
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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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
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. These hours must include:
- 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.
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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Iowa 3-hour Racial/Ethnic Diversity
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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Elective Courses
Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)
Documentation of forty-six (46) hours of clinical education during the two-year certification period. Three (3) of the forty-six (46) continuing education hours must be in ethics.
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
Course not available for download
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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
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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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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 an additional six (6) hours of clinical supervision education 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