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The Center for Addiction Studies and Research is a Addiction Professionals of South Carolina (APSC) accepted distance learning provider of education in the chemical dependency field.
COVID-19 Update: The Addiction Professionals of South Carolina has waived the 50% face-to-face requirement for continuing education for all substance abuse certifications.
You may now complete all coursework through approved distance learning programs.
Education Requirements and Courses
Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC)
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a human services field.
Documentation of 300 hours of education related to the counseling domains including:
- 6 hours in professional ethics for counselors
- 3 hours in HIV/AIDS issues
- 6 hours in ASAM
There is no limit on the number of hours that can be earned through distance learning education.
Required Courses
South Carolina ADC 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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Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC)
Master’s Degree or higher in a human services field.
Documentation of 450 hours of education related to the counseling domains including:
- 6 hours in professional ethics for counselors
- 3 hours in HIV/AIDS issues
- 6 hours in ASAM
There is no limit on the number of hours that can be earned through distance learning education.
Required Courses
South Carolina AADC 270-hour Required Content Training
270-hour Required Content Training
$2,160
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
270 Hours – $2160
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options or to order individual content sections.
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South Carolina AADC 180-hour Counseling Elective Training
180-hour Counseling Electives Training
$1,440
Topics covered include:
- Addressing the specific needs of women
- Comprehensive case management
- Substance abuse treatment among older adults
- Integrating family therapy into substance abuse treatment
- Substance abuse treatment for persons with co-occurring disorders
- Addressing the specific needs of adolescents
- Preventing drug abuse among children and adolescents
180 Hours – $1440
Please contact our office for information regarding payment plan options or to order individual content sections.
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Clinical Supervisor (CS)
Must be currently certified as an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor.
Master’s degree or higher in a human services field.
Documentation of 30 hours of training specific to clinical supervision.
Required Courses
Clinical Supervision in Substance Abuse Treatment
Clinical Supervision in Substance Abuse Treatment
$325
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 – $325
Course not available for download
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Continuing Education Requirements and Courses
Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) / Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC) / Clinical Supervisor (CS)
Documentation of 40 hours of continuing education including 6 hours of professional ethics.
A maximum of 20 hours may be earned through distance learning education.
Required Courses
Ethics for Addictional 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