Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor Associate (CADCA):
The first step towards the Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor Associate (CADCA), is acquiring the registration manual, which contains:
- Academic Requirements
- Procedures
- Forms
- Portfolio & Examination Schedules
- Fees
Please visit our forms section to order the (CCS, CCPS, RADI / CADC-I / CADC-II) manuals, (oral exam, written exam) study guides or 12 core functions. Fill out the form, print and mail it with a check or money order to 3400 Bradshaw Road Suite A-5 Sacramento CA 95827 or it can be faxed with credit card authorization to (916) 368-9424.
Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor Associate (CADCA) Requirements:- 315 hours of approved alcohol and drug formal classroom education:
- Introduction & Overview
- Physiology & Pharmacology
- Law & Ethics
- Case Management
- Individual, Group, and Family Counseling
- Personal & Professional Growth
- Supervised Practicum (supervised by at least a CADC-I)
- Including classroom participation (45 hours) and completion of 255 hours at an approved agency;
- Pass the IC&RC written examination
- Sign a Code of Ethics and Scope of Practice (Available in our forms section)
- See manual for additional information and requirements
In order for an individual to advance from a CADCA to the next step, which is the Oral review exam, requires that CADCA be current and in good standing.
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