The Center for Addiction Studies and Research is a North Dakota Board of Addiction Counseling Examiners (NDBACE) approved provider of education for North Dakota substance abuse certification (NDBACE Provider Number 18).
North Dakota Substance Abuse Certification Education Requirements and Courses
Clinical Supervisor (CS)
Documentation of twenty hours of education in clinical supervision.
Required Courses
Clinical Supervision in Substance Abuse Treatment
Clinical Supervision in Substance Abuse Treatment
SKU: n/a.
$325
This course focuses on advanced supervisory issues and techniques in substance abuse counseling.
Documentation of 3 hours of clinical supervision continuing education per 2 year continuing education cycle. These hours can be included in the 40 hours needed for licensure renewal.
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.
Learn More About North Dakota Substance Abuse Counselor Certification
Complete your initial and continuing education requirements for a North Dakota substance abuse counselor certification through our convenient and flexible distance learning addiction education format. The Center for Addiction Studies and Research offers self-paced, home study North Dakota substance abuse counselor approved distance learning coursework. Whether you are looking for initial certification requirements, continuing education for a North Dakota substance abuse counselor certification, or have questions regarding the North Dakota substance abuse counselor certification process, The Center for Addiction Studies and Research can help you with any of your questions about becoming a substance abuse counselor in North Dakota.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why become a North Dakota substance abuse counselor?
The substance abuse treatment field is facing a nationwide shortage of trained addiction treatment counselors. More than 24 million people across the United States are in need of treatment for alcohol and substance abuse related problems. Approximately 5,000 new counselors are needed annually to keep up with the current demand for treatment services. By completing substance abuse counselor training and receiving a North Dakota substance abuse counselor certification, you can help reduce this shortage and make a difference in people’s lives.
How do I become a substance abuse counselor in North Dakota?
To receive a North Dakota substance abuse counselor certification, you will need to document successful completion of addiction studies educational requirements, supervised work experience hours, and pass a state certification examination. To view specific North Dakota addiction counselor education requirements, please select the tabs above.
For more information regarding the North Dakota substance abuse counselor certification requirements, please contact our office.
How do North Dakota substance abuse counselor online addiction courses work?
Confirm your specific North Dakota substance abuse counselor certification (CS, LAC, or LMAC) and then choose from our pre-approved addiction studies coursework listed above. Please note that LAC and LMAC coursework is only for continuing education of those certifications and cannot be used for initial certification.
Read through the addiction education required for North Dakota substance abuse certification.
Complete the multiple choice exams.
Receive certificates of completion following the successful completion of each North Dakota substance abuse counselor training.
How does the North Dakota substance abuse counselor online addiction certification process work?
Upon successful completion of your online addiction courses, you will need to submit your certificates of completion along with the rest of your application packet to the state board.
Where can I receive North Dakota substance abuse counselor continuing education?
We offer North Dakota substance abuse counselor approved continuing education. To view specific continuing education requirements or to view our list of approved addiction education, please select the corresponding tab (LAC / LMAC; or CS) under North Dakota Substance Abuse Certification Continuing Education Requirements and Courses.
For more information regarding the North Dakota substance abuse certification continuing education requirements, please contact our office.
