LAC Candidate
60 hours - chemical dependency assessment and patient placement (must include chemical dependency assessment, biopsychosocial testing, diagnosis, referrals, and patient placement; 90 hours - counseling; 30 hours - pharmacology (must include drug classification, effects, detoxification, and withdrawal); 10 hours - ethics; 30 hours - alcohol and drug studies; 30 hours - treatment planning and documentation; 20 hours - multicultural competency - knowledge of and sensitive to the cultural factors and needs of diverse populations and demonstrate competency in applying culturally relevant skills; 30 hours - co-occurring disorders; 30 hours - gambling/gaming disorder assessment and counseling.
Yes You can use Impact CE for earning your LAC Candidate initial credential.
Any course accepted by Montana Licensed Addiction Counselors Program is applicable to the LAC Candidate credential.
No You can't use online courses for renewing your LAC Candidate credential.
Any course accepted by Montana Licensed Addiction Counselors Program is applicable to the LAC Candidate credential.
Skills for the Season: DBT Strategies for Family Time
Apr 30th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific
Understanding and Responding to Domestic Violence
Apr 28th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific
Ethics of Boundaries and Dual Relationships in Mental Health
Apr 22nd, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific
Special Ethical Considerations When Working With Kids & Teens: Complications in Boundaries and Confidentiality
Apr 16th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific
Parts Work and EMDR: Integration for Comprehensive Trauma Treatment
Apr 10th, 2026 10:00am - 1:15pm Pacific
Addressing Suicide in School Settings
Apr 7th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific
Posttraumatic Growth: Theory and Clinical Application
Apr 3rd, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific
Deconstructing Anxiety: A New Approach to Understanding and Treating Anxiety Disorders
May 2nd, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific