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The Center for Addiction Studies and Research is a Kentucky Board of Certification of Alcohol and Drug Counselors approved distance-learning provider of education in the chemical dependency field.
Education Requirements and Courses
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Associate 1 (CADCA 1)
High school diploma or equivalent.
Documentation of 40 hours of board-approved substance abuse specific education including the following content areas:
- Screening, assessment, and engagement
- Treatment planning, collaboration, and referral
- Counseling
- Professional and ethical responsibilities
There is no limit on the number of hours that can be earned through distance learning education.
Required Courses
Kentucky CADCA 1 40-hour Required Content Training
Kentucky CADC Associate 1 40-hour Required Training
$320
Topics covered include:
- Screening, assessment, and engagement
- Counseling
- Treatment planning, collaboration, and referral
- Professional and ethical responsibilities
40 Hours – $320
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Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Associate 2 (CADCA 2)
High school diploma or equivalent.
Certified by the Board as a CADCA1 for at least 8 months.
Documentation of 70 hours of board-approved substance abuse specific education including the following content areas:
- Screening, assessment, and engagement
- Treatment planning, collaboration, and referral
- Counseling
- Professional and ethical responsibilities
There is no limit on the number of hours that can be earned through distance learning education.
Required Courses
Kentucky CADCA 2 70-hour Required Content Training
Kentucky CADC Associate 2 70-hour Required Training
$560
Topics covered include:
- Screening, assessment, and engagement
- Treatment planning, collaboration, and referral
- Counseling
- Professional and ethical responsibilities
70 Hours – $560
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Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
Bachelor’s Degree (minimum).
Documentation of 300 hours of board-approved substance abuse specific education including: 6 hours of ethics training, 3 hours specific to domestic violence, and 2 hours of training in the transmission, control, treatment and prevention of HIV.
There is no limit on the number of hours that can be earned through distance learning education.
Required Courses
Kentucky CADC/LADC 300-hour Required Content Training
300-hour Required Content Training
$2,400
Topics covered include:
- Pharmacology of Psychoactive Substance
- Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Theoretical Models of Addiction
- Enhancing Motivation for Change
- Group Treatment Approaches
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Screening and Assessment in Substance Abuse Treatment
- Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors
- Communicable Diseases: HIV/AIDS
- Managing Anger and Depression in Substance Abuse Treatment
- Telemental Health
- Patient Placement Criteria
- Confidentiality of Patient Records
- Ethics in Addiction Counseling
- Cultural Competence in Substance Abuse Treatment
- Clinical Supervision for Addiction Professionals
300 Hours – $2400
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options or to order individual content sections.
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Individual Content Area Courses
90-Hour Counseling Training
90-Hour Counseling Training
$720
Topics covered include:
- Enhancing Motivation for Change
- Group Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Care
90 Hours – $720
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options.
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90-Hour Addiction Studies Content Training
90-Hour Addiction Studies Content Training
$720
This course focuses on knowledge of alcoholism and drug abuse.
Topics covered include:
- Pharmacology of psychoactive substances
- Theoretical models of addiction
- Medication-assisted treatment
90 Hours – $720
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options.
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60-Hour Legal and Professional Responsibilities Content Training
60-Hour Legal and Professional Responsibilities Content Training
$480
Topics covered include:
- Clinical Supervision for Addiction Professionals
- Confidentiality of Patient Records
- Ethics in Addiction Counseling
- Cultural Competence in Substance Abuse Treatment
60 Hours – $480
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options.
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60-Hour Clinical Evaluation and Professional Readiness Content Training
60-Hour Clinical Evaluation and Professional Readiness Content Training
$480
Topics covered include:
- Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors
- Communicable Diseases: HIV/AIDS
- Screening and Assessment in Substance Abuse Treatment
- Telemental Health
- Patient Placement Criteria
- Managing Anger and Depression in Substance Abuse Treatment
60 Hours – $480
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options.
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Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Treatment
Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Treatment
$140
This course focuses on the interplay between domestic violence and substance abuse and best-practice philosophies for working with domestic violence survivors and batterers in substance abuse treatment settings.
Topics covered include:
- Connection between substance abuse and domestic violence
- Crisis intervention and treatment planning for the survivor client
- Characteristics and profiles of batterers
- Emotional and behavioral effects of violence on children
- Screening and assessment issues
- Treatment issues and considerations
- Cultural considerations
- Legal and ethical considerations
20 Hours – $140
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Communicable Diseases: HIV/AIDS
Communicable Diseases: HIV/AIDS
$115
This course focuses on the impact of substance abuse on the transmission, progression and treatment of HIV/AIDS.
Topics covered include:
- Epidemiology
- Transmission and disease progression
- Testing and diagnosis
- Risk factors and risk reduction techniques
- Medical complications
- Special populations
- Barriers to treatment
- Prevention and treatment issues
10 Hours – $115
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Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC)
Master’s Degree in a human services field.
Documentation of 300 hours of board-approved substance abuse specific education including: 6 hours of ethics training, 3 hours specific to domestic violence, and 2 hours of training in the transmission, control, treatment and prevention of HIV.
There is no limit on the number of hours that can be earned through distance learning education.
Required Courses
Kentucky CADC/LADC 300-hour Required Content Training
300-hour Required Content Training
$2,400
Topics covered include:
- Pharmacology of Psychoactive Substance
- Medication-Assisted Treatment
- Theoretical Models of Addiction
- Enhancing Motivation for Change
- Group Treatment Approaches
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Screening and Assessment in Substance Abuse Treatment
- Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors
- Communicable Diseases: HIV/AIDS
- Managing Anger and Depression in Substance Abuse Treatment
- Telemental Health
- Patient Placement Criteria
- Confidentiality of Patient Records
- Ethics in Addiction Counseling
- Cultural Competence in Substance Abuse Treatment
- Clinical Supervision for Addiction Professionals
300 Hours – $2400
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options or to order individual content sections.
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Individual Content Area Courses
90-Hour Counseling Training
90-Hour Counseling Training
$720
Topics covered include:
- Enhancing Motivation for Change
- Group Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Care
90 Hours – $720
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options.
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90-Hour Addiction Studies Content Training
90-Hour Addiction Studies Content Training
$720
This course focuses on knowledge of alcoholism and drug abuse.
Topics covered include:
- Pharmacology of psychoactive substances
- Theoretical models of addiction
- Medication-assisted treatment
90 Hours – $720
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options.
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60-Hour Legal and Professional Responsibilities Content Training
60-Hour Legal and Professional Responsibilities Content Training
$480
Topics covered include:
- Clinical Supervision for Addiction Professionals
- Confidentiality of Patient Records
- Ethics in Addiction Counseling
- Cultural Competence in Substance Abuse Treatment
60 Hours – $480
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options.
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60-Hour Clinical Evaluation and Professional Readiness Content Training
60-Hour Clinical Evaluation and Professional Readiness Content Training
$480
Topics covered include:
- Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors
- Communicable Diseases: HIV/AIDS
- Screening and Assessment in Substance Abuse Treatment
- Telemental Health
- Patient Placement Criteria
- Managing Anger and Depression in Substance Abuse Treatment
60 Hours – $480
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options.
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Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Treatment
Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Treatment
$140
This course focuses on the interplay between domestic violence and substance abuse and best-practice philosophies for working with domestic violence survivors and batterers in substance abuse treatment settings.
Topics covered include:
- Connection between substance abuse and domestic violence
- Crisis intervention and treatment planning for the survivor client
- Characteristics and profiles of batterers
- Emotional and behavioral effects of violence on children
- Screening and assessment issues
- Treatment issues and considerations
- Cultural considerations
- Legal and ethical considerations
20 Hours – $140
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Communicable Diseases: HIV/AIDS
Communicable Diseases: HIV/AIDS
$115
This course focuses on the impact of substance abuse on the transmission, progression and treatment of HIV/AIDS.
Topics covered include:
- Epidemiology
- Transmission and disease progression
- Testing and diagnosis
- Risk factors and risk reduction techniques
- Medical complications
- Special populations
- Barriers to treatment
- Prevention and treatment issues
10 Hours – $115
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Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor Associate (LCADC A) / Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)
Master’s Degree or higher in a behavioral science field with a clinical application.
Documentation of 180 hours of board-approved substance abuse specific education including: 6 hours of counselor ethics, 3 hours of training specific to domestic violence, and 2 hours of training in the transmission, control, treatment and prevention of HIV.
There is no limit on the number of hours that can be earned through distance learning education.
Required Courses
Kentucky LCADC A / LCADC 180-Hour Required Content Training
180-hour Addiction Studies Training
$1,440
Topics covered include:
- Pharmacology of Psychoactive Substances
- Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders
- Enhancing Motivation for Change in Substance Abuse Treatment
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Ethics for Addiction Professionals
- Theoretical Models of Addiction
- Cultural Competence in Substance Abuse Treatment
- Communicable Diseases: HIV/AIDS
- Telemental Health
- Clinical Supervision for Addiction Professionals
180 Hours – $1440
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options or to order individual content sections.
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Continuing Education Requirements and Courses
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Associate 1 (CADCA 1) / Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Associate 2 (CADCA 2)
Documentation of 30 continuing education hours including 6 hours in ethics.
A maximum of 50% (15 hours) of continuing education can be earned through approved 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 Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) / Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) / Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor Associate (LCADC A) / Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC)
Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS)
A board approved supervisor shall obtain a minimum of 3 continuing education hours in supervision theory or techniques in each 3 year renewal cycle.
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