The Center for Addiction Studies and Research is an Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals (OCDP) Board approved distance learning provider of education for Ohio substance abuse certifications (Provider Number 50-17831).
Ohio Substance Abuse Certification Education Requirements and Courses
Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) Preliminary (formerly Phase One)
Documentation of 40 hours of approved chemical dependency specific education in the following six specified content areas:
Theories of Addiction – 5 Hours
Counseling Procedures and Strategies with Addicted Populations – 14 Hours
Group Process and Techniques Working with Addicted Populations – 5 Hours
Assessment and Diagnosis of Addiction – 3 Hours
Treatment Planning – 7 Hours
Ethics – 6 Hours
Please note, the CDCA Preliminary is a non-renewable certification.
Required Course
Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) Preliminary (formerly Phase I)
Ohio Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) Preliminary (formerly Phase I)
SKU: n/a.
$245
This course covers the required 40 hours of education for the Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) Premliminary (formerly Phase I) certification.
Topics covered include:
Theories of Addiction (5 hours)
Counseling Procedures and Strategies with Addicted Populations (14 hours)
Group Process and Techniques Working with Addicted Populations (5 hours)
Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) Renewable (formerly Phase Two)
Hold a CDCA Preliminary (formerly Phase One) for at least 10 months. Documentation of 30 hours of approved chemical dependency specific education in the following six specified content areas:
Theories of Addiction – 5 Hours
Counseling Procedures and Strategies with Addicted Populations – 8 Hours
Group Process and Techniques Working with Addicted Populations – 5 Hours
Assessment and Diagnosis of Addiction – 3 Hours
Treatment Planning – 6 Hours
Ethics – 3 Hours
Required Course
Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) Renewable (formerly Phase II)
Ohio Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) Renewable (formerly Phase II)
SKU: n/a.
$195
This course covers the required 30 hours of education for the Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) Renewable (formerly Phase II) certification.
Topics covered include:
Theories of Addiction (5 hours)
Counseling Procedures and Strategies with Addicted Populations (8 hours)
Group Process and Techniques Working with Addicted Populations (5 hours)
Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor – Clinical Supervisor (LICDC-CS)
Master’s Degree in a behavioral science field.
Documentation of 180 education hours in chemical dependency education in the nine specific content areas outlined below.
Theories of Addiction (24 hours)
Counseling Procedures/Strategies with Addicted Populations (30 hours)
Group Process and Techniques with Addicted Populations (18 hours)
Assessment and Diagnosis of Addiction (24 hours)
Relationship Counseling with Addicted Populations (24 hours)
Pharmacology (18 hours)
Prevention Strategies (12 hours)
Treatment Planning (18 hours)
Ethics (12 hours)
Documentation of 30 hours of education in the required clinical supervision specific content areas including a minimum of 4 hours in each of the following areas: counselor development; professional and ethical standards; program development and quality assurance; performance evaluation; administration.
There is no limit on the number of contact hours that can be earned through home study distance learning trainings.
Required Courses
LICDC-CS 180 hour Required Content Training
Ohio LCDC II / LCDC III / LICDC / LICDC-CS 180 hour Required Content Training_lp
SKU: n/a.
$1,440
Topics covered include:
Theories of Addiction – 24 hours
Counseling Procedures/Strategies with Addicted Populations – 30 hours
Group Process and Techniques with Addicted Populations – 18 hours
Assessment and Diagnosis of Addiction – 24 hours
Relationship Counseling with Addicted Populations – 24 hours
Pharmacology – 18 hours
Prevention Strategies – 12 hours
Treatment Planning – 18 hours
Ethics – 12 hours
180 Hours – $1440
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options or to order individual content sections.
Licensed Chemical Dependency (LCDC II / III) / Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (LICDC) / Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor - Clinical Supervisor (LICDC-CS)
Documentation of forty (40) hours of continuing education every two years. Three (3) of the required forty (40) hours must be in ethics.
Individuals who hold the LICDC-CS credential must also complete six (6) hours of education in clinical supervision topics. A six (6) hour clinical supervision course is available through our program.
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 Ohio Substance Abuse Counselor Certification
Complete your initial and continuing education requirements for an Ohio 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 Ohio substance abuse counselor approved distance learning coursework. Whether you are looking for initial certification requirements, continuing education for an Ohio substance abuse counselor certification, or have questions regarding the Ohio 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 Ohio.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why become an Ohio 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 an Ohio 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 Ohio?
To receive an Ohio 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 Ohio addiction counselor education requirements, please select the tabs above.
For more information regarding the Ohio substance abuse counselor certification requirements, please contact our office.
How do Ohio substance abuse counselor online addiction courses work?
Confirm your specific Ohio substance abuse counselor certification (CDCA, LCDC II, LCDC III, LICDC, or LICDC-CS) and then choose from our pre-approved addiction studies coursework listed above.
Read through the addiction education required for substance abuse certification.
Complete the multiple choice exams.
Receive certificates of completion following the successful completion of each substance abuse counselor training.
How does the Ohio 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 Ohio substance abuse continuing education?
We offer Ohio 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 (CDCA or LCDC II/III / LICDC / LICDC-CS) under Ohio Substance Abuse Certification Continuing Education Requirements and Courses.
For more information regarding the Ohio substance abuse certification continuing education requirements, please contact our office.
