Certifications in the Drug and Alcohol Counseling Field

There are various certifications to help persons dealing with addiction. The main ones are Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Certified Prevention Specialist and Peer Support Specialist. Regulating these certifications is a state’s certification board, and most states have certification boards that adhere to the requirements of IC&RC (International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium). In this manner, there is consistency across the field of drug and alcohol counseling certification. In viewing the IC&RC website, one can see the boards and requirements for states in which they are interested.

Certifying Boards in States that Will Accept Christian Institute’s Courses

Christian Institute has been successfully offering courses over twenty years to those wanting to become certified as a drug and alcohol counselor. Below are  links to states and boards that will accept Christian Institute’s courses that will qualify for the education to become a certified drug and alcohol counselor.

California - CCAPP
California CADTP 
Arkansas ASACB- Arkansas Substance Abuse Certification Board 
Florida FCB- Florida Certification Board 
North Carolina NCASPPB - North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice
Tennessee TCB - Tennessee Certification Board
​Texas - TCBAP - Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals 

Becoming Certified in California

Christian Institute (CI) is approved both by CCAPP (California Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors) and CADTP (California Association of DUI Treatment Programs). Both certifying bodies are approved with California Department of Health Services (DHCS) to certify candidates as certified counselors to work in treatment programs.

Because Christian Institute is approved with both associations, this means that you don’t have to worry if the courses you take will count towards your certification. You can visit CCAPP’s and CADTP's websites for more information.

Christian Institute is also a NAADAC (National Association of Alcoholism Counselors and Trainers) Approved Education Provider.

CCAPP
​CERTIFIED DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELOR

Christian Institute offers online the seven courses needed to qualify to take the written exam to become a certified alcohol and drug counselor through CCAPP.

CALIFORNIA SUD COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION ​

Christian Institute offers online the seven courses needed to qualify to take the written exam to become a certified alcohol and drug counselor through CADTP..

NAADAC
​ ENRICHMENT
​COURSES

Christian Institute offers online enrichment courses.

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Becoming Certified in Arkansas

Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) & Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC)

Christian Institute (CI) is approved by ASACB (Arkansas Substance Abuse Certification Board) to offer online courses for individuals working on becoming certified ADC. 
Christian Institute offers online the seven courses needed to qualify for the written exam to become an ADC (Alcohol and Drug Counselor) through ASACB. 

Becoming Certified in Florida

Master's Level Certified Addiction Professional (MCAP) & Certified Addiction Professional (CAP)

Christian Institute (CI) offers online training for the seven courses to qualify for the written exam to become a certified CAP Through FCB. 
Christian Institute (CI) is approved by FCB (Florida Certification Board).  The Florida Certification Board is approved by IC&RC to certify candidates as certified counselors to work in the field of drug and alcohol counseling. to offer online courses for individuals working on becoming certified CAP (Certified Addiction Professional). The Florida Certification Board of Addiction Professionals (FCB) is a member of the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC).  

Becoming Certified in North Carolina

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) & Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS)

Christian Institute (CI) is approved by NCASPPB (North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board).  The NCASPPB is approved by the IC&RC to certify candidates as certified counselors to work in the field of drug and alcohol counseling. 

If you would like more information please click register, and you can either receive a telephone call from Christian Institute, or if you are ready, you can register for the courses. Christian Institute offers online the seven courses needed to qualify to take the written exam to become a certified alcohol and drug counselor through NCASPPB.

Becoming Certified in Texas

Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) & Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC)

Christian Institute offers online the seven courses needed to qualify for the written exam to become an ADC (Alcohol and Drug Counselor) through TCBAP.  
Christian Institute (CI) is approved by TCBAP (Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals). The Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals (TCBAP) is a member of the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC).  

Becoming Certified in Tennessee

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) & Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)

Christian Institute (CI) is approved by TCB (Tennessee Certification Board), a division of the Texas Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services. The Tennessee Certification Board is approved by the IC&RC to certify candidates as certified counselors to work in the field of drug and alcohol counseling. 

Because Christian Institute is approved with TCB, this means that you don’t have to worry if the courses you take will count towards your certification. Christian Institute offers the required courses needed for the ADC (Alcohol and Drug Counselor).
By selecting register, you will receive an email by which to sign-up for a consultation or you may sign-up for the courses if you do not have questions.  

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