- NAADAC 192243
Applies To:
-
Pennsylvania
Addiction Counselors
- CAAP
- AAC
- CAAC
- CADC
- CAADC
- CCS
- Certificate of Competency in Problem Gambling
-
Pennsylvania
Prevention Specialists
- CPS (Prevention)
-
Pennsylvania
Peer Support Specialists
- CPS
- CRS
- CFRS
Our distant learning courses are available for continuing education credit for addiction counselors, as set forth by the Pennsylvania Certification Board.
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.
All credit hours can be distant learning (online/homestudy) for both initial and recertification. Initial certification is 100 hours.
For information on the different certifications visit:
https://www.pacertboard.org/certifications
Required Recertification Hours
All credentials require 3 hours in professional ethics and responsibilities.
Acceptable trainings that would meet this requirement are: ethics related to human services, HIPAA, confidentiality, and mental health law.
AAC, CAAC, CADC and CAADC – 40 hours education relevant to addiction.
CCS – 6 hours of education specific to one or more of the clinical supervisor domains Assessment/Evaluation, Counselor Development, Management/Administration, and Professional
Responsibility).
APS and CPS – 40 hours of education relative to prevention with 3 in ethics.
CAAP – 25 hours of education relevant to addiction with 3 in ethics.
Certificate of Competency in Problem Gambling – Recertified at the same time as your qualifying credential. Submit the appropriate number of hours of education for your qualifying credential, including 6 hours of gambling specific education (within the total number required for your credential).
Board Contact Info
Pennsylvania Certification Board (AODA Counselors)
298 S. Progress Avenue
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Phone: 717.540.4455
Fax: 717.540.4458
info@pacertboard.org
https://www.pacertboard.org/certifications
Certified Allied Addiction Practitioner
6 hours in substance use disorder ethics
Initial Credential
75 CE credit hours required for initial credential.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for earning your CAAP initial credential.
Any course accepted by PCB is applicable to the CAAP credential.
Credential Renewal
25 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for renewing your CAAP credential.
Any course accepted by PCB is applicable to the CAAP credential.
| Course Description | Medium |
|---|---|
|
Incorporating Cultural Competence Into Your Comprehensive Plan
2 CE credit hours
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
|
"Communities Are Attempting to Tackle the Crisis": A Scoping Review on Community Plans to Prevent and Reduce Opioid-related Harms
1 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
|
Using a Multi-module Web-app to Prevent Substance Use Among Students At a Hispanic Serving Institution: development and evaluation design
1 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
|
Strategies for Enhancing the Implementation of Universal Mental Health Prevention Programs in Schools: A Systematic Review
1.25 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
|
How to Prevent Alcohol and Illicit Drug Use Among Students in Affluent Areas: a qualitative study on motivation and attitudes towards prevention
1.25 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
Associate Addiction Counselor
6 hours in substance use disorder ethics
Initial Credential
100 CE credit hours required for initial credential.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for earning your AAC initial credential.
Any course accepted by PCB is applicable to the AAC credential.
Credential Renewal
40 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for renewing your AAC credential.
Any course accepted by PCB is applicable to the AAC credential.
| Course Description | Medium |
|---|---|
|
Incorporating Cultural Competence Into Your Comprehensive Plan
2 CE credit hours
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
|
"Communities Are Attempting to Tackle the Crisis": A Scoping Review on Community Plans to Prevent and Reduce Opioid-related Harms
1 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
|
Using a Multi-module Web-app to Prevent Substance Use Among Students At a Hispanic Serving Institution: development and evaluation design
1 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
|
Strategies for Enhancing the Implementation of Universal Mental Health Prevention Programs in Schools: A Systematic Review
1.25 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
|
How to Prevent Alcohol and Illicit Drug Use Among Students in Affluent Areas: a qualitative study on motivation and attitudes towards prevention
1.25 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
Certified Associate Addiction Counselor
100 hours must be specific to substance use disorders and 6 hours in substance use disorders ethics.
Initial Credential
300 CE credit hours required for initial credential.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for earning your CAAC initial credential.
Any course accepted by PCB is applicable to the CAAC credential.
Credential Renewal
40 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for renewing your CAAC credential.
Any course accepted by PCB is applicable to the CAAC credential.
| Course Description | Medium |
|---|---|
|
Incorporating Cultural Competence Into Your Comprehensive Plan
2 CE credit hours
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
|
"Communities Are Attempting to Tackle the Crisis": A Scoping Review on Community Plans to Prevent and Reduce Opioid-related Harms
1 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
|
Using a Multi-module Web-app to Prevent Substance Use Among Students At a Hispanic Serving Institution: development and evaluation design
1 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
|
Strategies for Enhancing the Implementation of Universal Mental Health Prevention Programs in Schools: A Systematic Review
1.25 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
|
How to Prevent Alcohol and Illicit Drug Use Among Students in Affluent Areas: a qualitative study on motivation and attitudes towards prevention
1.25 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
100 hours must be specific to substance use disorders and 6 hours in substance use disorders ethics
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 PCB is applicable to the CADC credential.
Credential Renewal
40 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for renewing your CADC credential.
Any course accepted by PCB is applicable to the CADC credential.
| Course Description | Medium |
|---|---|
|
Incorporating Cultural Competence Into Your Comprehensive Plan
2 CE credit hours
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
|
"Communities Are Attempting to Tackle the Crisis": A Scoping Review on Community Plans to Prevent and Reduce Opioid-related Harms
1 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
|
Using a Multi-module Web-app to Prevent Substance Use Among Students At a Hispanic Serving Institution: development and evaluation design
1 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
|
Strategies for Enhancing the Implementation of Universal Mental Health Prevention Programs in Schools: A Systematic Review
1.25 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
|
How to Prevent Alcohol and Illicit Drug Use Among Students in Affluent Areas: a qualitative study on motivation and attitudes towards prevention
1.25 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor
6 hours in substance use disorder ethics
Initial Credential
180 CE credit hours required for initial credential.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for earning your CAADC initial credential.
Any course accepted by PCB is applicable to the CAADC credential.
Credential Renewal
40 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for renewing your CAADC credential.
Any course accepted by PCB is applicable to the CAADC credential.
| Course Description | Medium |
|---|---|
|
Incorporating Cultural Competence Into Your Comprehensive Plan
2 CE credit hours
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
|
"Communities Are Attempting to Tackle the Crisis": A Scoping Review on Community Plans to Prevent and Reduce Opioid-related Harms
1 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
|
Using a Multi-module Web-app to Prevent Substance Use Among Students At a Hispanic Serving Institution: development and evaluation design
1 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
|
Strategies for Enhancing the Implementation of Universal Mental Health Prevention Programs in Schools: A Systematic Review
1.25 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
|
How to Prevent Alcohol and Illicit Drug Use Among Students in Affluent Areas: a qualitative study on motivation and attitudes towards prevention
1.25 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
Certified Clinical Supervisor
Renewal 6 hours specific to clinical supervision
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 PCB is applicable to the CCS credential.
Credential Renewal
6 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for renewing your CCS credential.
Any course accepted by PCB is applicable to the CCS credential.
| Course Description | Medium |
|---|---|
|
Incorporating Cultural Competence Into Your Comprehensive Plan
2 CE credit hours
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
|
"Communities Are Attempting to Tackle the Crisis": A Scoping Review on Community Plans to Prevent and Reduce Opioid-related Harms
1 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
|
Using a Multi-module Web-app to Prevent Substance Use Among Students At a Hispanic Serving Institution: development and evaluation design
1 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
|
Strategies for Enhancing the Implementation of Universal Mental Health Prevention Programs in Schools: A Systematic Review
1.25 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
|
How to Prevent Alcohol and Illicit Drug Use Among Students in Affluent Areas: a qualitative study on motivation and attitudes towards prevention
1.25 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
Certificate of Competency in Problem Gambling
Must hold a CAAC, CADC, CAADC, CCJP, CCDP, CCDPD or CCS that is in good standing. Renewal 6 hours specific to gambling included in the renewal of your qualifying credential.
Initial Credential
30 CE credit hours required for initial credential.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for earning your Certificate of Competency in Problem Gambling initial credential.
Credential Renewal
6 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for renewing your Certificate of Competency in Problem Gambling credential.
Addiction Counselor CE offers 31 courses applicable to this credential.
Here are a few examples, or you can view all 31 courses
| Course Description | Medium |
|---|---|
|
A Mapping Review of Research on Gambling Harm in Three Regulatory Environments
1.5 CE credit hour
Gambling |
Reading-Based Online |
|
Social Influences Normalize Gambling-related Harm Among Higher Risk Gamblers
1 CE credit hour
Gambling |
Reading-Based Online |
|
Positive Illusions: The Role of Cognitive Distortions Related to Gambling and Temporal Perspective in Chasing Behavior
1.5 CE credit hour
Gambling |
Reading-Based Online |
|
A Scoping Review of the Individual Socio-cultural Environmental and Commercial Determinants of Gambling for Older Adults:: Implications for Public Health Research and Harm Prevention
1.25 CE credit hour
Addictions, Substance Use; Understanding Addiction; Prevention; Gambling |
Reading-Based Online |
|
Adolescents Who Play and Spend Money in Simulated Gambling Games Are At Heightened Risk of Gambling Problems
1.25 CE credit hour
Addictions, Substance Use; Children and Adolescents; Gambling; Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
Certified Prevention Specialist
24 hours must be specific to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs and 6 hours in prevention ethics
Initial Credential
120 CE credit hours required for initial credential.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for earning your CPS (Prevention) initial credential.
Credential Renewal
40 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for renewing your CPS (Prevention) credential.
Addiction Counselor CE offers 150 courses applicable to this credential.
Here are a few examples, or you can view all 150 courses
| Course Description | Medium |
|---|---|
|
Trending Now on Social Media - Sustainable Realistic Social Media Strategies for Substance Misuse Prevention
1.5 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Recorded Webinar |
|
Stigmatizing Imagery for Substance Use Disorders: a qualitative exploration
1 CE credit hour
Understanding Addiction; Application to Practice; Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
|
Building Engagement to Support Adoption of Community-based Substance Use Prevention Initiatives
1.25 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
|
Decision 'Making and Relationship Competence When Reporting Suspected Physical Abuse and Child Neglect:: An Objective Structured Clinical Evaluation
1.5 CE credit hour
Laws, Regulations, Legal; Ethics; Clinical Topics & Methods; Ethics; Prevention; Peer Recovery; Peer Support |
Reading-Based Online |
|
Cultural Protection from Polysubstance Use Among Native American Adolescents and Young Adults: Prevention Science
1 CE credit hour
Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
Certified Peer Specialist
3 hours ethics
Credential Renewal
36 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for renewing your CPS credential.
Addiction Counselor CE offers 25 courses applicable to this credential.
Here are a few examples, or you can view all 25 courses
| Course Description | Medium |
|---|---|
|
Decision 'Making and Relationship Competence When Reporting Suspected Physical Abuse and Child Neglect:: An Objective Structured Clinical Evaluation
1.5 CE credit hour
Laws, Regulations, Legal; Ethics; Clinical Topics & Methods; Ethics; Prevention; Peer Recovery; Peer Support |
Reading-Based Online |
|
Lived Experience in New Models of Care for Substance Use Disorder: A Systematic Review of Peer Recovery Support Services and Recovery Coaching
1.5 CE credit hour
Peer Recovery; Peer Support |
Reading-Based Online |
|
Motivational Interviewing in Life and Health Coaching Part 4: A Guide to Effective Practice
4 CE credit hours
Peer Recovery; Peer Support |
Book |
|
Compassion Fatigue for Clinicians and Mental Health Providers
3 CE credit hours
Consulting, Workplace; Clinical Topics & Methods; Peer Recovery; Professional Readiness; Peer Support |
Recorded Webinar |
|
Motivational Interviewing in Life and Health Coaching Part 1: A Guide to Effective Practice
4.5 CE credit hours
Peer Recovery; Peer Support |
Book |
Certified Recovery Specialist
6 hours in ethics and 3 hours in confidentiality every two years
Credential Renewal
30 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for renewing your CRS credential.
Addiction Counselor CE offers 25 courses applicable to this credential.
Here are a few examples, or you can view all 25 courses
| Course Description | Medium |
|---|---|
|
Decision 'Making and Relationship Competence When Reporting Suspected Physical Abuse and Child Neglect:: An Objective Structured Clinical Evaluation
1.5 CE credit hour
Laws, Regulations, Legal; Ethics; Clinical Topics & Methods; Ethics; Prevention; Peer Recovery; Peer Support |
Reading-Based Online |
|
Lived Experience in New Models of Care for Substance Use Disorder: A Systematic Review of Peer Recovery Support Services and Recovery Coaching
1.5 CE credit hour
Peer Recovery; Peer Support |
Reading-Based Online |
|
Motivational Interviewing in Life and Health Coaching Part 4: A Guide to Effective Practice
4 CE credit hours
Peer Recovery; Peer Support |
Book |
|
Compassion Fatigue for Clinicians and Mental Health Providers
3 CE credit hours
Consulting, Workplace; Clinical Topics & Methods; Peer Recovery; Professional Readiness; Peer Support |
Recorded Webinar |
|
Motivational Interviewing in Life and Health Coaching Part 1: A Guide to Effective Practice
4.5 CE credit hours
Peer Recovery; Peer Support |
Book |
Certified Family Recovery Specialist
Credential Renewal
30 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use Addiction Counselor CE for renewing your CFRS credential.
Addiction Counselor CE offers 25 courses applicable to this credential.
Here are a few examples, or you can view all 25 courses
| Course Description | Medium |
|---|---|
|
Decision 'Making and Relationship Competence When Reporting Suspected Physical Abuse and Child Neglect:: An Objective Structured Clinical Evaluation
1.5 CE credit hour
Laws, Regulations, Legal; Ethics; Clinical Topics & Methods; Ethics; Prevention; Peer Recovery; Peer Support |
Reading-Based Online |
|
Lived Experience in New Models of Care for Substance Use Disorder: A Systematic Review of Peer Recovery Support Services and Recovery Coaching
1.5 CE credit hour
Peer Recovery; Peer Support |
Reading-Based Online |
|
Motivational Interviewing in Life and Health Coaching Part 4: A Guide to Effective Practice
4 CE credit hours
Peer Recovery; Peer Support |
Book |
|
Compassion Fatigue for Clinicians and Mental Health Providers
3 CE credit hours
Consulting, Workplace; Clinical Topics & Methods; Peer Recovery; Professional Readiness; Peer Support |
Recorded Webinar |
|
Motivational Interviewing in Life and Health Coaching Part 1: A Guide to Effective Practice
4.5 CE credit hours
Peer Recovery; Peer Support |
Book |
Ethics, 3.00 CE credit hours
CRS must take 6 credits for renewal. All other certifications need 3 credits.
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Addiction Counselor CE offers 31 courses applicable to this requirement.
103716: Eye on Ethics: Exploring Complex Ethical Cases, 3 CE credit hours - 103713: Artificial Intelligence in the Behavioral Health Professions: Cutting-edge Ethical and Risk Management Challenges, 3 CE credit hours
- 103672: Decision 'Making and Relationship Competence When Reporting Suspected Physical Abuse and Child Neglect:, 1.5 CE credit hour
- 103667: Ethical Challenges in Reporting Across the Lifespan: Child Abuse Intimate Partner Violence and Elder Abuse, 3 CE credit hours
- 103472: Termination and Abandonment: Best Ethical Practices for Clinicians, 3 CE credit hours
- View All 31 Courses
Confidentiality, 3.00 CE credit hours
Required for CRS renewal.
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Addiction Counselor CE offers 1 course applicable to this requirement.
103481: Title 42: Public Health Part 2 - Confidentiality of Substance Use Disorder Patient Records Updated, 2 CE credit hours
| Course Description | Medium |
|---|---|
|
Treating Traumatic Stress Substance Misuse: A Guide to Integrative Practice - Chapter 1-6
8 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Addictions, Substance Use; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Understanding Addiction; Treatment Knowledge; Application to Practice |
Book |
|
A Scoping Review of Risk and Protective Factors for Negative Cannabis Use Consequences
1.5 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Addictions, Substance Use; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Understanding Addiction; Treatment Knowledge |
Reading-Based Online |
|
A History of Childhood Maltreatment Has Substance- and Sex-Specific Effects on Craving During Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
1 CE credit hour
Children and Adolescents; Clinical Topics & Methods; Addictions, Substance Use; Sexual Abuse; Understanding Addiction; Application to Practice |
Reading-Based Online |
|
Predicting Gambling Situations: The Roles of Impulsivity Substance Use and Post-Traumatic Stress
1 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Addictions, Substance Use; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Understanding Addiction; Treatment Knowledge; Gambling |
Reading-Based Online |
|
Poly-prescription Drug Misuse Across the Life Course: Prevalence and correlates across different adult age cohorts in the U S
1 CE credit hour
Understanding Addiction; Prevention |
Reading-Based Online |
|
The Role of the Family in Alcohol Use Disorder Recovery for Adults
1.25 CE credit hour
Couples, Family; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Clinical Topics & Methods; Understanding Addiction; Application to Practice; Family/Couple |
Reading-Based Online |
|
Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD - Course 3: A Comprehensive Therapist Manual
8 CE credit hours
Clinical Disorders (Adult); Clinical Topics & Methods; Cultural & Racial Diversity; Sexual Abuse; Treatment Knowledge; Cultural Diversity; Application to Practice |
Book |
|
Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD- Course 2: A Comprehensive Therapist Manual
7 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Cultural & Racial Diversity; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Treatment Knowledge; Application to Practice |
Book |
|
Working With Adolescents: A Guide for Practitioners: Part 3: Ch 11-18
8 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Children and Adolescents; Gender Issues; Treatment Knowledge; Addictions, Substance Use |
Book |
|
Autonomic Responses During Gambling on Slot Machines: the Effect of Outcome Type and Sex in a large community sample of young adults
1.5 CE credit hour
Gambling; Understanding Addiction; Treatment Knowledge |
Reading-Based Online |
