- NAADAC 192243
Applies To:
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South Carolina
Addiction Counselors
- ADC
- AADC
- CS
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South Carolina
Peer Support Specialists
- CPSS
- CPRS
AddictionCounselorCE.com distance learning course credits are accepted by SCAADAC.
The purpose of the Addictions Professionals of South Carolina (APSC) shall be to establish a statewide association of addiction counselors and other persons interested in addiction counseling; to be expressly concerned with the welfare of persons who are chemically dependent or who are abusing chemicals; to provide public education concerning addictive illnesses and the treatment and prevention thereof; and promote high standards in continuing education for professionals who provide addiction counseling.
FAQs: https://www.addictionprofessionalsofsouthcarolina.org/get-certified/resources/faq/
Counselor Domains
Domain I: Screening, Assessment, and Engagement
Domain II: Treatment Planning, Collaboration, and Referral
Domain III: Counseling and Education
Domain IV: Professional and Ethical Responsibilities
Supervisor Domains
Domain I: Counselor Development
Domain II: Professional and Ethical Standards
Domain III: Program Development and Quality Assurance
Domain IV: Assessing Counselor Competencies and Performance
Domain V: Treatment Knowledge
Peer Recovery Domains
Domain I: Advocacy
Domain II: Mentoring/Education
Domain III: Recovery Support
Domain IV: Ethical Responsibility
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Board Contact Info
Addictions Professionals of South Carolina (APSC)
1215 Anthony Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 540-7527
Fax: (803) 254-3773
Email: certification@scaadac.org
http://scaadac.org/
Alcohol & Drug Counselor
INITIAL:
Minimum of 300 clock hours in education or training related to the counseling domains.
- Documentation of six (6) hours in Professional Ethics for counselors.
- Documentation of six (6) hours in ASAM for counselors.
- Documentation of three (3) hours in HIV/AIDS issues for counselors.
RECERTIFICATION:
40 hours of education related to the counseling domains, every 2 years.
- A maximum of 50% of the required hours may be earned through home study/online education
- 6 hours will be in professional ethics
Initial Credential
300 CE credit hours required for initial credential.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for earning your ADC initial credential.
Any course accepted by APSC is applicable to the ADC credential.
Credential Renewal
40 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for renewing your ADC credential.
Any course accepted by APSC is applicable to the ADC credential.
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Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor
INITIAL:
Minimum of 450 clock hours in education or training related to the counseling domains.
- Documentation of six (6) hours in Professional Ethics for counselors.
- Documentation of three (3) hours in HIV/AIDS issues for counselors.
RECERTIFICATION:
40 hours of education related to the counseling domains, every 2 years.
- A maximum of 50% of the required hours may be earned through home study/online education
- 6 hours will be in professional ethics
Initial Credential
450 CE credit hours required for initial credential.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for earning your AADC initial credential.
Any course accepted by APSC is applicable to the AADC credential.
Credential Renewal
40 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for renewing your AADC credential.
Any course accepted by APSC is applicable to the AADC credential.
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Clinical Supervisor
INITIAL:
Must hold an Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (AADC) certification.
Thirty (30) hours of training specific to clinical supervision.
Initial Credential
30 CE credit hours required for initial credential.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for earning your CS initial credential.
Addiction Counselor CE does not currently offer any courses applicable to this credential.
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Certified Peer Support Specialist
INITIAL:
Successful completion of 46-hour training from a South Carolina PSSCC Certified Training Center.
Approved Providers & More: https://www.addictionprofessionalsofsouthcarolina.org/get-certified/certification-levels/peer-support-certification/
RECERTIFICATION:
A minimum of 40 hours must be earned biennially
- A maximum of 15 hours may be earned through distance learning; the remaining 24 hours must be earned through attendance of live events
- 12 of 40 hours must be related to ethics
Initial Credential
46 CE credit hours required for initial credential.
No You cannot use online courses for your initial CPSS credential.
Credential Renewal
40 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for renewing your CPSS credential.
Addiction Counselor CE does not currently offer any courses applicable to this credential.
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Certified Peer Recovery Specialist
INITIAL:
Successful completion of 46-hour training from a South Carolina PSSCC Certified Training Center.
Approved Providers & More: https://www.addictionprofessionalsofsouthcarolina.org/get-certified/certification-levels/peer-support-certification/
RECERTIFICATION:
A minimum of 40 hours must be earned biennially
- A maximum of 15 hours may be earned through distance learning; the remaining 24 hours must be earned through attendance of live events
- 12 of 40 hours must be related to ethics
Initial Credential
46 CE credit hours required for initial credential.
No You cannot use online courses for your initial CPRS credential.
Credential Renewal
40 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for renewing your CPRS credential.
Addiction Counselor CE does not currently offer any courses applicable to this credential.
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A Primer on Non-Medical Prescription Opioid Misuse: Prevalence, Trends, and Clinical Implications
3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Prevention; Counseling (Theory and Techniques) |
Recorded Webinar |
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Mixed Methods Evaluation of Satisfaction With Two Culturally Tailored Substance Use Prevention Programs for American Indian and Alaska Native Emerging Adults
1.5 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
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Opioid-Overdose Reduction Continuum of Care Approach (ORCCA): Practice Guide 2023
3.75 CE credit hours
Application to Practice; Addictions, Substance Use; Counseling (Theory and Techniques) |
Reading-Based Online |
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EMDR and Narrative Therapy Techniques to Resolve Trauma
3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Counseling (Theory and Techniques); Application to Practice; Treatment Knowledge |
Recorded Webinar |
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Scoping Review of Interventions to Link Individuals to Substance Use Services At Discharge from Jail
1.25 CE credit hour
Treatment Knowledge; Application to Practice; Forensic, Criminal Justice; Addictions, Substance Use |
Reading-Based Online |
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Planning Primer-Developing a Theory of Change, Logic Models and Strategic and Action Plans
2.25 CE credit hours
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
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Primer Capacity-Building Membership, Structure and Leadership
2.25 CE credit hours
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
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Selecting Best Fit Programs-Prevention
1.5 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
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Methods for Evaluating the Association Between Alcohol Outlet Density and Violent Crime
1 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
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Trauma, Shame, and Healing: A Therapist's Guide
3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Application to Practice; Counseling (Theory and Techniques) |
Recorded Webinar |
