Applies To:
- Virginia Addiction Counselors
- Virginia Prevention Specialists
Our distant learning courses are accepted for continuing education credit for addiction counselors, as set forth by the Substance Abuse Certification Alliance of Virginia.
Initial Requirement
Our courses can be used for initial certification requirements. There is no limit on distant learning courses for initial certification. However please be aware of any content requirements your board may have when selecting CE courses from this site.
Renewal Requirements
COUNSELOR
CADC – 40 hours relevant to addiction
CCJP – 40 hours relevant to addiction
CLINICAL SUPERVISOR
CCS – 6 hours relevant to clinical supervision
CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS
CCDP – 40 hours relevant to co-occurring disorders
PREVENTION
CPS – 40 hours relevant to prevention
All credential require:
Three hours in VCB approved professional ethics and responsibilities as part of the total hours.
Acceptable trainings that would meet this requirement include but are not limited to: ethics related to human services, HIPPA, confidentiality, boundaries and mental health law.
Addiction Counselor CE is a service of CE Learning Systems LLC. CE Learning Systems is approved to offer continuing educations courses by SACAVA (#27-06-01). CE Learning Systems LLC maintains responsibility for the courses.
Board Contact Info
Virginia Certification Board
298 S. Progress Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Phone: 804.741.2319
Fax: 717.540.4458
[email protected]
https://www.vacertboard.org/
| Course Description | Medium |
|---|---|
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DSM-5-TR Insanely Simplified: Unlocking the Spectrums within DSM-5-TR and ICD-10
6 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Clinical Evaluation; Professional Readiness; Application to Practice; Assessment |
Book |
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The Shame Spiral of Addiction: Negative Self- Conscious Emotion and Substance Use
1 CE credit hour
Understanding Addiction; Counseling (Theory and Techniques) |
Reading-Based Online |
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A Self-Inquiry Into Race Socialization & Internalized Whiteness: For Therapists Treating Racial Trauma Among BIPOC Clients
3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity; Clinical Topics & Methods; Cultural Diversity; Professional Readiness; Counseling (Theory and Techniques) |
Recorded Webinar |
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Internal Family Systems Therapy: Why It Works & How to Know If It’s a Good Fit
3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Counseling (Theory and Techniques); Treatment Knowledge |
Recorded Webinar |
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A Trauma-Informed Approach to Moving Beyond Cultural Competence to Cultural Intelligence
3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity; Cultural Diversity; Professional Readiness; Counseling (Theory and Techniques) |
Recorded Webinar |
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MI and American Indian and Alaskan Native Clients
1.75 CE credit hour
Cultural & Racial Diversity; Addictions, Substance Use; Application to Practice; Counseling (Theory and Techniques) |
Reading-Based Online |
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Ethics 101 for Addiction Professionals
3 CE credit hours
Ethics |
Recorded Webinar |
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Recovery-focused Mental Health Care Planning and Co-ordination in Acute Inpatient Mental Health Settings: A Cross National Comparative Mixed Methods Study
1.75 CE credit hour
Addictions, Substance Use; Treatment Knowledge; Application to Practice; Professional Readiness |
Reading-Based Online |
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Are Relaxation Techniques Effective As An active Ingredient in the Treatment of Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
1.25 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Children and Adolescents; Treatment Knowledge; Application to Practice |
Reading-Based Online |
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A Systematic Review of Substance Use (Disorder) in Individuals With Mild to Borderline Intellectual Disability
1.5 CE credit hour
Understanding Addiction; Application to Practice; Addictions, Substance Use |
Reading-Based Online |
