CADAC V

Education and Training:

• Candidate must hold a a master’s level license recognized by the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency (IPLA)
• 40 clock hours of formal education specific to the CADAC skills domains
  • Of the 40 total hours required:
    • 6 hours in addiction counseling ethics
    • 6 hours of HIV/AID education
    • 6 hours in cultural competency education

Education and training hoursare defined as workshops, seminars, institutes, accredited college/university courses, and other accredited education delivered in-person or on-line. Education hours must be accredited by approved providers who are state or national organizations granted authority to accredit education for credentialing and licensing purposes. You must show a certificate of attendance/completion that lists who has accredited the course for education hours when submitting the hours for approval. One (1) contact hour of education is equal to sixty (60) minutes of continuous instruction. 15 contact hours are given for each college semester credit. Therefore, a college course of three (3) credits is equal to 45 contact hours.

Supporting documentation in the form of syllabus, course description, etc. may also be required to review content for acceptability. To be considered a valid training experience for the purpose of credentialing, education/training must be related to the knowledge and skill base associated with the performance domains outlined for this credential.