Attention: Licensed Professionals in Psychology, Social Work, Marriage andFamily Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, and Employee Assistance. Program Services is now offering a learn‑at‑your‑own pace education track for those seeking certification as an addiction professional!!!

What is the Addiction Professional Training Track?

I.C.R.C. recognized state substance abuse certification boards recognize the significance of those professionals who are licensed as professional counselors. These boards often waive some of the requirements for licensed professionals who are seeking the certified addictions professional designation. Requirements include licensure and between 145 - 160 total hours of addiction specific education within 10 years* and passing an examination. In recent years the ICRC has changed its educational requirements to conform to the Center for Substance Abuse Technical Assistance Publication 21: Addiction Counselor Competencies. Program Services has developed the requisite addiction curriculum that conforms with CSAT TAP 21 and provides credits across the four content areas; understanding addiction, treatment knowledge, applications to practice, and professional readiness. Please note: Our classes may be applied to the requirements for CAS, CAC, and CCJAS, CCJAC designations also. We currently do not provide the entire curriculum for non‑licensed applicants.

* Contact us or your state certification board for specific education requirements

How are credits earned? Addiction Professional Training Track

Interested professionals can contact us to register for the program. A curriculum will be provided and instructions on accessing your own account where courses are posted. Learners can access these courses at their own pace and upon successful completion will obtain certificates which can be printed for use in your final certification application process. We require that you complete the education program within five years. All credits earned can be used for your license renewal as Program Services has provider approval with the American Psychological Association, and the National Board of Certified Counselors, the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, the California Board of Behavioral Sciences and others. (See our approvals page)

Fees:

Tuition for individuals who are taking all the required hours through our program is $7 per credit with a $250 initial application fee. Scheduled credit card payment plans are available over a one-year period. Courses are released to the student as credits are paid for; in addition, advisement and transcript services are provided as part of this plan.

Individuals who wish to use some courses from our curriculum as part of their required hours for certification are able to access these courses directly through our website. No transcript or advisement services are offered under this plan and no registration fee is required.