- NAADAC 192243
Applies To:
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Kentucky
Addiction Counselors
- CADC
- CADCA I
- CADCA II
- LADC
- LCADC
- LCADCA
- CCS
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Kentucky
Peer Support Specialists
- RADPSS
The Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors (ADC) examines and certifies all eligible candidates for entry into the profession of alcohol and drug counseling. It recommends appropriate changes in the law to assure fairness and equality, conducts formal hearings and prosecutes by due process any violators of state law. Licensing fees fund the board’s work.
Requirements for each Credential: https://adc.ky.gov/new_docs.aspx?cat=91&menuid=102
Although our courses are not automatically accepted by KBCADC in an official way, we have been informed by a Board member that, in practice, the KBCADC does accept NAADAC approved courses.
Addiction Counselor CE is a service of CE Learning Systems LLC. CE Learning Systems is approved to offer continuing educations courses by NAADAC, and many ICRC certification boards. CE Learning Systems LLC maintains responsibility for the courses.
Board Contact Info
Kentucky Board of Certification of Alcohol and Drug Counselors
502-782-8814
ADC@ky.gov
https://adc.ky.gov
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
INITIAL: 300 classroom hours of board-approved curriculum that include -
- 6 hours in ethics training (must be interactive, face-to-face)
- 3 hours in domestic violence
- 2 hours in training in the transmission, control, treatment, and prevention of the human immunodeficiency virus
Hours must be specifically related to the 4 domains - 1. Screening assessment and engagement; 2. Treatment planning, collaboration, and referral; 3. Counseling; 4. Professional and ethical responsibilities; and the following requirements
RENEWAL: 60 CE hours earned during the 3-year renewal period
- At least 50% of CE’s are to be live, face-to-face presentations
- At least 3 of the 60 CE’s shall be in ethics
- At least 6 of the 60 CE’s shall be in suicide training, due once every 6 yrs
- At least 3 of the 60 CE’s shall be in supervisory practices for Board Approved Supervisors
Initial Credential
300 CE credit hours required for initial credential.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for earning your CADC initial credential.
Any course accepted by KBCADC is applicable to the CADC credential.
Credential Renewal
60 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for renewing your CADC credential.
Any course accepted by KBCADC is applicable to the CADC credential.
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Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Associate I
INITIAL: 40 classroom hours of board-approved curriculum, 20 hours of which shall have been obtained in the previous 2 years, that include the 4 domains -
- Screening assessment and engagement;
- Treatment planning, collaboration, and referral;
- Counseling;
- Professional and ethical responsibilities
RENEWAL: A minimum of 30 continuing education hours relevant to the field shall be accrued each year INCLUDING 6 hours in ethics. At least 50% of the required CE hours shall be earned through live synchronous or face-to-face CE presentations.
Initial Credential
40 CE credit hours required for initial credential.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for earning your CADCA I initial credential.
Any course accepted by KBCADC is applicable to the CADCA I credential.
Credential Renewal
30 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for renewing your CADCA I credential.
Any course accepted by KBCADC is applicable to the CADCA I credential.
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Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Associate II
INITIAL: 70 classroom hours of board-approved curriculum, 20 hours of which shall have been obtained in the previous 2 years, that include the 4 domains -
- Screening assessment and engagement;
- Treatment planning, collaboration, and referral;
- Counseling;
- Professional and ethical responsibilities;
RENEWAL: A minimum of 30 continuing education hours relevant to the field shall be accrued each year INCLUDING 6 hours in ethics. At least 50% of the required CE hours shall be earned through live synchronous or face-to-face CE presentations.
Initial Credential
70 CE credit hours required for initial credential.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for earning your CADCA II initial credential.
Any course accepted by KBCADC is applicable to the CADCA II credential.
Credential Renewal
30 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for renewing your CADCA II credential.
Any course accepted by KBCADC is applicable to the CADCA II credential.
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Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor
INITIAL: 300 classroom hours of board-approved curriculum that shall include the following 4 domains -
- Screening Assessment & Engagement
- Treatment Planning, Collaboration & Referral
- Counseling
- Professional and Ethical Responsibilities
RENEWAL: 60 CE hours earned during each 3-year renewal period, with at least 3 CE hours in ethics. A training program in suicide assessment, treatment, and management must be completed every 6 years. At least 50% of the required CE hours shall be earned through live synchronous or face-to-face CE presentations.
Initial Credential
300 CE credit hours required for initial credential.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for earning your LADC initial credential.
Any course accepted by KBCADC is applicable to the LADC credential.
Credential Renewal
60 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for renewing your LADC credential.
Any course accepted by KBCADC is applicable to the LADC credential.
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Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor
INITIAL: 180 classroom hours of board-approved curriculum (you may submit the same information submitted for LCADCA) including
- 6 hours in counselor ethics (must be interactive, face-to-face)
- 3 hours in domestic violence
- 2 hours training in the transmission, control, treatment and prevention of HIV
Hours must be specifically related to the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the following alcohol and drug counselor domains - 1. Screening assessment and engagement; 2. Treatment planning, collaboration, and referral; 3. Counseling; and 4. Professional and ethical responsibilities
RENEWAL: 60 CE hours earned during each 3-year renewal period
- At least 50% of CEU’s are to be live, face-to-face presentations
- At least 3 of the 60 CEU’s shall be in ethics
- At least 6 of the 60 CEU’s shall be in suicide training, due once every 6 yrs
- At least 3 of the 60 CEU’s shall be in supervisory practices for Board Approved Supervisors
Initial Credential
180 CE credit hours required for initial credential.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for earning your LCADC initial credential.
Any course accepted by KBCADC is applicable to the LCADC credential.
Credential Renewal
60 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for renewing your LCADC credential.
Any course accepted by KBCADC is applicable to the LCADC credential.
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Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor Associate
INITIAL: 180 classroom hours of board-approved curriculum including
- 6 hours in counselor ethics
- 3 hours in domestic violence
- 2 hours training in the transmission, control, treatment and prevention of HIV
Hours must be specifically related to the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the following alcohol and drug counselor domains: 1. Screening assessment and engagement; 2. Treatment planning, collaboration, and referral; 3. Counseling; and 4. Professional and ethical responsibilities
RENEWAL: A minimum of 60 continuing education hours shall be accrued during the 3 year licensure period for renewal, with at least 3 hours in ethics. A training program in suicide assessment, treatment, and management must be completed every 6 years. At least 50% of the total required CE hours must be earned through live synchronous or face-to-face CE presentations.
Initial Credential
180 CE credit hours required for initial credential.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for earning your LCADCA initial credential.
Any course accepted by KBCADC is applicable to the LCADCA credential.
Credential Renewal
60 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for renewing your LCADCA credential.
Any course accepted by KBCADC is applicable to the LCADCA credential.
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Certified Clinical Supervisor
INITIAL: An applicant seeking certification as a certified clinical supervisor shall have thirty (30) classroom hours of classroom hours of board-approved curriculum with a minimum of five (5) classroom hours in each of the five (5) IC&RC clinical supervision domains -
- Counselor Development
- Professional and Ethical Standards
- Program Development and Quality Assurance
- Assessing Counselor Competencies and Performance
- Treatment Knowledge.
Additionally, the thirty (30) classroom hours shall include three (3) hours of board-sponsored training.
CLINICAL SUPERVISION COMPETENCY TRAINING HOURS: All training hours shall specifically related to the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the five clinical supervision counselor domains: 1. Counselor Development; 2. Professional and Ethical Standards; 3. Program Development and Quality Assurance; 4. Assessing Counselor Competencies and Performance; 5. Treatment Knowledge.
RENEWAL: A minimum of nine (9) CE hours shall be accrued by each person holding a CCS certificate during the 3 three (3) year licensure renewal period, at least three (3) hours of which shall be the board sponsored clinical supervision training. These hours may be included in the CE hours required for the CADC, LADC, or LCADC held by the CCS. At least 50% of the required CE hours shall be earned through live synchronous or face-to-face CE presentations.
Initial Credential
30 CE credit hours required for initial credential.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for earning your CCS initial credential.
Any course accepted by KBCADC is applicable to the CCS credential.
Credential Renewal
9 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for renewing your CCS credential.
Any course accepted by KBCADC is applicable to the CCS credential.
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Registered Alcohol and Drug Peer Support Specialist
INITIAL: An applicant seeking registration as an alcohol and drug peer support specialist shall complete forty (40) classroom hours, which shall include -
- Sixteen (16) hours of interactive training in ethics of which eight (8) hours shall consist of face-to-face ethics training;
- Three (3) hours of domestic violence training;
- Two (2) hours of training in transmission, control, treatment and prevention of the human immunodeficiency virus;
- Ten (10) hours of advocacy training;
- Ten (10) hours of training in mentoring and education; and
- Ten (10) hours of training in recovery support.
RENEWAL: A minimum of ten (10) CE hours each year shall be accrued by each person holding a registration as an alcohol and drug peer support specialist. At least 50% of the required CE hours shall be earned through live synchronous or face-to-face CE presentations.
Initial Credential
40 CE credit hours required for initial credential.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for earning your RADPSS initial credential.
Credential Renewal
10 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for renewing your RADPSS credential.
Addiction Counselor CE offers 14 courses applicable to this credential.
Here are a few examples, or you can view all 14 courses
Course Description | Medium |
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Practical Guide for Implementing a Trauma-Informed Approach
1.5 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Peer Recovery; Counseling (Theory and Techniques); Application to Practice; Professional Readiness; Treatment Knowledge; Management, Administration |
Reading-Based Online |
Bulletins for Professionals: Human Trafficking and Child Welfare: A Guide for Child Welfare Agencies
1 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Forensic, Criminal Justice; Clinical Evaluation; Application to Practice; Professional Readiness; Prevention; Peer Recovery |
Reading-Based Online |
Substance and Behavioral Addictions Among American Indian and Alaska Native Populations
1.25 CE credit hour
Cultural & Racial Diversity; Cultural Diversity; Addictions, Substance Use; Application to Practice; Peer Recovery |
Reading-Based Online |
Boundary Issues and Dual Relationships in Behavioral Health: Ethics and Risk Management Challenges
3 CE credit hours
Ethics; Ethics; Peer Recovery |
Recorded Webinar |
Human Trafficking
3 CE credit hours
Sexual Abuse; Clinical Topics & Methods; Forensic, Criminal Justice; Application to Practice; Peer Recovery |
Recorded Webinar |
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Behavioral Addiction from the Asian Americans Perspective:: Exploration of Public and Help-Seeking Stigma
1.25 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Cultural & Racial Diversity; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Gambling |
Reading-Based Online |
The Effect of Significant-Other Involvement in Treatment for Substance Use Disorders:: A Meta-Analysis
1.25 CE credit hour
Addictions, Substance Use; Family/Couple |
Reading-Based Online |
Active Mind/Receptive Mind: The Journey of Mindfulness
12 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Counseling (Theory and Techniques); Application to Practice; Treatment Knowledge |
Book |
Conduct Problems and Depressive Symptoms in Association With Problem Gambling and Gaming:: A systematic review
2.75 CE credit hours
Gambling; Clinical Topics & Methods; Addictions, Substance Use |
Reading-Based Online |
Interventions to Reduce Harm from Continued Tobacco Use
2.5 CE credit hours
Counseling (Theory and Techniques); Application to Practice; Treatment Knowledge |
Reading-Based Online |
A Developmental Model of Addictions:: Integrating neurobiological and psychodynamic theories through the lens of attachment
1 CE credit hour
Understanding Addiction; Counseling (Theory and Techniques); Application to Practice |
Reading-Based Online |
Neurobiological Theories of Addiction: A Comprehensive Review
1 CE credit hour
Counseling (Theory and Techniques); Understanding Addiction; Professional Readiness |
Reading-Based Online |
Addiction As a Brain Disease Revised:: why it still matters, and the need for consilience
1 CE credit hour
Counseling (Theory and Techniques); Treatment Knowledge; Understanding Addiction |
Reading-Based Online |
Nature-Informed Therapy: Unlocking Mental Health and Healing from Trauma
3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Counseling (Theory and Techniques); Professional Readiness; Application to Practice |
Recorded Webinar |
Psychostimulant Misuse Among American Indian, Alaskan Native, Or Native Hawaiian College Students in the U.S. From 2015 to 2019
1 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |