Christian Institute is approved by CAADAC. This means that you don’t have to worry if your courses will count towards your certification. You can visit CAADAC’s website at www.caadac.org for more information.

As of August 2008, over 75% of CI’s graduates that take the written exam pass it.

CI offers extended help to assist students study for the written and oral exams.

CI’s graduates get jobs in the recovery field. Some have obtained jobs even before being certified.

CI students grow in their spirituality with God.

CI provides a fertile learning experience emphasizing service to others.

Christian Institute's Hybrid Courses

Courses are offered on Mondays from 6:00 pm until 10:00 pm. The rest of the course is completed online. Each course is known as a hybrid course meaning part of the course is completed in class and the other part is completed online. The cost per course is $150. Books are extra for about $15 - $75 per course. Some courses have their own readings in which you do not need a book.

Courses are held at 516 Valley Way in Milpitas. Click here for map.

Sample Format for Online Component

You can view a sample course format. You will be logged in as a guest. Use the login name: sample. The password is sample. To log into this sample course, click here. When you enroll in a course, you will be given your official login name and password.

How to Start the Process

If interested, fill out the Student Interest Form and a CI representative will contact you within one business day for a telephone interview.

After the interview, you will be told if you are accepted to enroll in the courses.

Upon acceptance, you may register for the courses. Call us toll-free at (866) 513-7807 if you have questions.

CAADAC Certification Requirements

• A candidate must pass a written exam and an oral exam.
• The candidate needs to satisfactorily pass the seven courses to qualify to take the written exam.
• After completing the courses, the candidate submits a portfolio to CAADAC.
• To qualify to take the oral exam, the candidate needs to have passed the written exam and have at least 4000 hours of experience.
• If the candidate passes the written exam but does not have at least 4000 hours, he/she would become a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Associate (CADCA).
• If the candidate has at least 4000 hours of experience, he/she would qualify for a CADC I.
• If the candidate has more than 6000 hours, he/she would qualify for a CADC II.
• For more information on certification, contact CI at (866) 513-7807 or CAADAC at (916) 368-9412.

Physiology and Pharmacology
Examines the effects of alcohol and drugs on the body, mind and behavior. The course also has a component on HIV/AIDS.

Law and Ethics
Examines legal and professional responsibility, regulatory restrictions; community prevention education; outreach; confidentiality and issues surrounding clients’ rights such as confidentiality.

Case Management
Focuses on the core functions of intake, screening, assessment, orientation, treatment planning, referral, and reports and record keeping. Relapse prevention is also included.

Individual, Group and Family Counseling
Focuses on the objectives of counseling; theories of counseling; family and group dynamics; and counseling techniques..

Personal and Professional Growth
Focuses on symptoms of counselor burnout; the recovering counselor; professional standards; certification requirements; and professional resources.

Supervised Practicum
A classroom course in which students begin their 255-hour supervised internship at an approved drug and alcohol facility.

Student giving a presentation during one of CI's classes at Janus of Santa Cruz

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