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Approval in California

California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals CE Information

Provider
  • CCAPP OS-07-278-0327

Applies To:

  • California Addiction Counselors
    • RADT-I
    • RGSI
    • CADC-I
    • CAC-CAS
    • CADC-II
    • CADC-III
    • LAADC
    • LAADC-S
    • CADC-CS
  • California Prevention Specialists
    • CCPS

Please Note
CAADAC has merged with CAARR to form CCAPP.

Our distant learning courses are available for continuing education credit for addiction counselors, as set forth by the CCAPP.

A total of 50 hours of continuing education is required every two years for most CCAPP credentials*. Nine must be in ethics. At least three (3) of these ethics hours must be on diversity, inclusion, culture, equity, or LGBTQIA2+. Continuing education hours must be earned through a CCAPP-approved provider with a current provider number. 10 hours may be earned in “professional development (professional development hours PDHs). PDHs do not have to be earned through CCAPP providers. The 50 hour requirement can be met with all CEH education, or any combination of hours, as long as the PDH portion is NOT MORE THAN 10 HOURS.

Only 8 hours may be completed in one day.

MATS certification – MAT-specific education/training, with: 16 hours medication assisted treatment of opioid use disorders, five hours introduction to psychiatric medications, four hours introduction to alcohol pharmacotherapy, five hours motivation and change

Special Renewal Requirement:
9 hours of ethics CE, 3 of these must be in Diversity, Inclusion, Culture, Equity, or LGBTQIA2+.

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Board Contact Info

California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals
PO Box 214127,
Sacramento, CA 95821
Phone: (800) 564-5927
Fax: (916) 338-9468
https://www.ccapp.us/
https://ccappcredentialing.org/
[email protected]

Select the relevant credential above for detailed info.

Registered Alcohol and Drug Technician – I

Orientation requirement (before you register):

  • 9-hour Orientation Course – Ethics, Confidentiality & Boundaries
    • 3 hrs Ethics • 3 hrs Professional Boundaries • 3 hrs Confidentiality
    Upload the completion certificate with your initial RADT application. Course available from CCAPP CE or partner ZipMart.*

Annual Renewal

  • 3-hour Ethics course (may cover ethics, professional boundaries, and/or confidentiality)
  • 45 hours AOD/SUD college education each year (counts toward the 315 hrs required for counselor certification; CEUs do not satisfy this rule)
  • Sign the CCAPP & DHCS Codes of Conduct
  • $30 renewal fee (late renewals > 30 days = $30 fee + $29 late penalty & repeat the 9-hr Orientation)

*If you choose the ZipMart version, contact ZipMart directly for any course-access issues.

For details see the CCAPP RADT page and handbook.

Credential Renewal

3 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for renewing your RADT-I credential.

CE-Credit.com offers 27 courses applicable to this credential.

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Registered Graduate Student Intern

Renewal Completion of an approved 3-hour ethics course consisting of ethics, professional boundaries, and/or confidentiality

Credential Renewal

3 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for renewing your RGSI credential.

CE-Credit.com offers 27 courses applicable to this credential.

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Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor I

Initial certification prerequisites (before you apply):

  • 315 hours SUD-specific education from a CCAPP-approved college
    (includes a 45-hour supervised practicum class).
  • Supervised work experience
    • 3,000 hours total (includes a 255-hour field practicum)
    With an Associate’s degree in a behavioral-science or allied MH field, only 2,080 hours are required.
  • Passing score on the IC&RC Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ADC) exam.
  • Fingerprint/background clearance • Signed CCAPP & DHCS Codes of Conduct • Signed Scope of Practice.
  • Application fee: $339 (member) | $648 (non-member).

Biennial Renewal (every 2 years on your birth month)

  • 50 hours continuing education per cycle.
    • At least 40 hours must be CE from CCAPP-approved providers.
      CE Learning Systems is a CCAPP-approved provider.
    • 9 hours Ethics required.
      • A minimum of 3 hours must address diversity, inclusion, culture, equity, or LGBTQIA2+ topics.
    • Up to 10 hours may be Professional Development Hours (PDHs) from non-approved providers.
  • Renewal fee: $100 (member) | $400 (non-member).
    Late renewal > 30 days = renewal fee + CCAPP late-penalty; written request to Credentialing Board required.

Keep all CE certificates; CCAPP may request them during an audit. Duplicate courses are not accepted.

See the CADC-I page for full details:  ccappcredentialing.org / cadc-i

Credential Renewal

50 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for renewing your CADC-I credential.

Any course accepted by CCAPP is applicable to the CADC-I credential.

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Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor – Certified Addiction Specialist

Important: The Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor – Certified Addiction Specialist (CADC-CAS) credential has been closed to new applicants since 1 Jan 2017. Current credential-holders may continue to renew and practice; the requirements below apply only to renewals.

Biennial Renewal (every 2 years on your birth month)

  • 50 hours continuing education per 2-year cycle
    • At least 40 hours must be CE from CCAPP-approved providers.
    • 9 hours Ethics required.
      • A minimum of 3 hours must address diversity, inclusion, culture, equity, or LGBTQIA2+ topics.
    • Up to 10 hours may be Professional Development Hours (PDHs) from non-approved providers.
  • Sign the CCAPP Code of Conduct and the DHCS Code of Conduct in Certemy.
  • Renewal fee: $100 (members) | $400 (non-members).
  • Late renewal (> 30 days): add a $70 late fee and complete all renewal steps again.
  • Agree to and sign the Scope of Practice statement.

Keep all CE certificates; CCAPP may request them during an audit. Duplicate courses are not accepted.

See the CADC-CAS renewal page for full instructions: ccappcredentialing.org / cadc-cas

Credential Renewal

50 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for renewing your CAC-CAS credential.

Any course accepted by CCAPP is applicable to the CAC-CAS credential.

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Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor II

Initial certification prerequisites (before you apply):

  • 315 hours SUD-specific education from a CCAPP-approved college.
  • 6,000 hours supervised work experience (includes a 255-hour field practicum).
  • Passing score on the IC&RC Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ADC) exam.
  • Fingerprint/background clearance • Signed CCAPP & DHCS Codes of Conduct • Signed Scope of Practice.
  • Application fee: $339 (member) | $648 (non-member).

Biennial Renewal (every 2 years on your birth month)

  • 50 hours continuing education per cycle.
    • At least 40 hours must be CE from CCAPP-approved providers.
    • 9 hours Ethics & Confidentiality required.
      • A minimum of 3 hours must cover diversity, inclusion, culture, equity, or LGBTQIA2+ topics.
    • Up to 10 hours may be Professional Development Hours (PDHs) from non-approved providers.
  • Renewal fee: $150 (member) | $400 (non-member).
    Late renewal > 30 days = renewal fee + $70 (member) or $138 (non-member) late penalty.

Keep all CE certificates; CCAPP may request them during an audit. Duplicate courses are not accepted.

See the CADC-II page for full instructions:  ccappcredentialing.org / cadc-ii

Credential Renewal

50 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for renewing your CADC-II credential.

Any course accepted by CCAPP is applicable to the CADC-II credential.

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Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor III

Initial certification prerequisites (before you apply):

  • Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral-science or allied MH field.
  • 315 hours SUD-specific education from a CCAPP-approved college.
  • 4,000 hours supervised work experience (includes a 255-hour practicum).
  • Passing score on the IC&RC Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ADC) exam.
  • Fingerprint/background clearance • Signed CCAPP & DHCS Codes of Conduct • Signed Scope of Practice.
  • Application fee: $339 (member) | $648 (non-member).

Biennial Renewal (every 2 years on your birth month)

  • 50 hours continuing education per cycle.
    • At least 40 hours must be CE from CCAPP-approved providers.
    • 9 hours Ethics & Confidentiality required.
      • A minimum of 3 hours must cover diversity, inclusion, culture, equity, or LGBTQIA2+ topics.
    • Up to 10 hours may be Professional Development Hours (PDHs) from non-approved providers.
  • Renewal fee: $150 (member) | $400 (non-member).
    Late renewal > 30 days = renewal fee + $70 late penalty; credentials expired > 30 days also require a letter to the Credentialing Board.

Keep all CE certificates; CCAPP may request them during an audit. Duplicate courses are not accepted.

See the CADC-III page for full instructions:  ccappcredentialing.org / cadc-iii

Credential Renewal

50 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for renewing your CADC-III credential.

Any course accepted by CCAPP is applicable to the CADC-III credential.

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Licensed Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor

Initial certification prerequisites (before you apply):

  • Master’s degree in a behavioral-science or allied mental-health field.
  • 300 hours advanced AOD/SUD education from a CCAPP-approved provider.
  • 4,000 hours supervised work experience (includes a 255-hour practicum).
  • Passing score on the IC&RC Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (AADC) exam.
  • Professional liability insurance – minimum $1 million per incident / $300k aggregate.
  • Fingerprint/background clearance • Signed CCAPP & DHCS Codes of Conduct • Signed Scope of Practice.
  • Application fees:
    • Portfolio Review  $165 (member) | $280 (non-member)
    • Written Exam    $174 (member) | $338 (non-member)

Biennial Renewal (every 2 years on your birth month)

  • 50 hours continuing education per cycle.
    • At least 40 hours must be CE from CCAPP-approved providers.
    • 9 hours Ethics & Confidentiality required (effective Jun 1 2024).
      • A minimum of 3 hours must cover diversity, inclusion, culture, equity, or LGBTQIA2+ topics.
    • Up to 10 hours may be Professional Development Hours (PDHs) from non-approved providers.
  • Re-sign CCAPP & DHCS Codes of Conduct in Certemy.
  • Renewal fee: $200 (member) | $425 (non-member).
    Late renewal > 30 days = renewal fee + $70 late penalty; credentials expired > 30 days also require a letter to the Credentialing Board.

Keep all CE certificates; CCAPP may request them during an audit. Duplicate courses are not accepted.

See the LAADC page for full instructions:  ccappcredentialing.org / laadc

Credential Renewal

50 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for renewing your LAADC credential.

Any course accepted by CCAPP is applicable to the LAADC credential.

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Licensed Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor Supervisor

This credential is obtained only after having achieved a LAADC credential, then you may advance to the LAADC-S. To advance you will need 45 hours clinical supervision education. Renewal Completion of 56 hours of CEUs including six hours six hours in clinical supervision and nine hours in ethics and confidentiality. A minimum of three (3) of these ethics hours must be on the subjects of diversity, inclusion, culture, equity, or LGBTQIA2+.

Credential Renewal

56 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for renewing your LAADC-S credential.

Any course accepted by CCAPP is applicable to the LAADC-S credential.

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Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Clinical Supervisor

six hours in clinical supervision and nine hours of ethics. A minimum of three (3) of these ethics hours must be on the subjects of diversity, inclusion, culture, equity, or LGBTQIA2+

Credential Renewal

56 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for renewing your CADC-CS credential.

Any course accepted by CCAPP is applicable to the CADC-CS credential.

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California Certified Prevention Specialist

Initial - 120 hours. 50 hours AOD specific and six hours of prevention specific ethics education.

Initial Credential

120 CE credit hours required for initial credential.

Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for earning your CCPS initial credential.

Credential Renewal

40 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for renewing your CCPS credential.

CE-Credit.com offers 156 courses applicable to this credential.

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