Approval for Addiction Counselors in North Carolina

North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board CE Information

Provider

NAADAC 192243

Our distant learning courses are available for continuing education credit for addiction counselors, as set forth by the NCSAPPB.

Renewal
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC)
60 hours required, 30 must by substance abuse specific, 3 in HIV/AIDS, and 3 in professional ethics. 3 hours, in any combination, covering the following topics: nicotine dependence, psychopathology, evidence-based treatment approaches, substance abuse issues in older adults, substance abuse issues affecting veterans.
Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS)
40 hours required, 30 must by substance abuse specific,3 in HIV/AIDS, and 3 in professional ethics. 3 hours, in any combination, covering the following topics: nicotine dependence, psychopathology, evidence-based treatment approaches, substance abuse issues in older adults, substance abuse issues affecting veterans.

Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional (CCJP) 60 hours every two years in CCJP performance domains.
Domain #1 — Dynamics of Addiction and Criminal Behavior,
Domain #2 — Legal, Ethical, and Professional Responsibility,
Domain #3 — Criminal Justice System and Processes
Domain #4 — Screening, Intake and Assessment,
Domain #5 — Case Management, Monitoring, and Client Supervision,
Domain #6 — Counseling (a minimum of 10 hours in each domain)
Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS), 15 hours

Initial Certification

Our distant learning courses are available for 100% of required hours for initial NCSAPPB certification. Please be sure to check Board regulations regarding specific content requirements for initial certification. Impact 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.

Our companion site, Addiction Counselor CE, is specifically focused on the CE needs of addiction counselors and offers a greater quantity and variety of substance abuse-specific courses.

Board Contact Info

North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board
P.O. Box 10126, Raleigh, NC 27605
Ph: 919-832-0975
Fax: 919-833-5743
https://www.ncsappb.org/

Applies To:

  • North Carolina Addiction Counselors
    • CADC
    • LCAS
    • CCS
    • CCJAP
    • CCJAP
  • North Carolina Prevention Specialists
    • CPS
Select credential:

Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

Initial - At least 190 hours of substance use disorder specific education or training. Up to 80 hours may be topics related to general skill building for counselors.

  • At least 6 hours of clinical ethics (HIPAA, boundaries, dual relationships, confidentiality, etc.)
  • At least 6 hours in one or more of these topics: HIV/AIDS/STD/TB/BBP
    Renewal - At least 30 clock hours of SUD specific training. The remaining hours can be related to general counseling skills.
  • At least 3 hours of clinical ethics (HIPAA, boundaries, dual relationships, confidentiality, etc.)
  • At least 3 hours in one or more of these topics: HIV/AIDS/STD/TB/BBP
  • 3 hours of the special topics: Nicotine Dependence, Substance Abuse and Veterans, Substance Abuse and the Elderly, Psychopathology, and/or Evidence Based Treatment Approaches.
Initial Credential
270 CE credit hours required for initial credential.

Yes You can use Impact CE for earning your CADC initial credential.

Any course accepted by NCSAPPB is applicable to the CADC credential.

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Credential Renewal
60 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your CADC credential.

Any course accepted by NCSAPPB is applicable to the CADC credential.

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Problematic Opioid Use Among Older Adults Epidemiology, Adverse Outcomes and Treatment Considerations

1 CE credit hour
Treatment Knowledge; Understanding Addiction; Application to Practice
Reading Online
Free

Examination of the Problem Gambling Severity Index for Use With Older Adults: A Rasch Model Approach

1.25 CE credit hour
Addictions, Substance Use; Assessment; Clinical Evaluation; Gambling
Reading Online
Free

Current Advances in Research in Treatment and Recovery: Nicotine Addiction

2.25 CE credit hours
Addictions, Substance Use; Clinical Topics & Methods; Understanding Addiction; Prevention; Treatment Knowledge
Reading Online
Free

Trajectories of Prescription Opioid Dose and Risk of Opioid-related Adverse Events Among Older Medicare Beneficiaries in the United States: A Nested Case-control Study

1 CE credit hour
Addictions, Substance Use; Aging, Long Term Care; Application to Practice; Treatment Knowledge
Reading Online
Free

Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist

ALL 180 clock hours of training for the LCAS must be addictions specific. These hours must include:

  • At least 6 hours of clinical ethics (HIPAA, boundaries, dual relationships, confidentiality, etc.)
  • At least 6 hours in one or more of these topics: HIV/AIDS/STD/TB/BBP
  • At least 6 hours in one or more of these topics Nicotine use disorder/dependence o Psychopathology o Evidence-based treatment o Substance use disorder issues and older adults o Substance use disorder issues affecting veterans o Substance use disorder and domestic violence Renewal - At least 30 clock hours of SUD specific training. The remaining hours can be related to general counseling skills.
  • At least 3 hours of clinical ethics (HIPAA, boundaries, dual relationships, confidentiality, etc.)
  • At least 3 hours in one or more of these topics: HIV/AIDS/STD/TB/BBP
  • Nicotine Dependence, Substance Abuse and Veterans, Substance Abuse and the Elderly, Psychopathology, and/or Evidence Based Treatment Approaches.
  • At least 6 hours of clinical supervision specific education or training. A fully licensed LCAS is eligible to provide ongoing supervision for a fully certified CADC. Because of this, you are required to have training in how to supervise other substance use disorder / counseling professionals.
Initial Credential
180 CE credit hours required for initial credential.

Yes You can use Impact CE for earning your LCAS initial credential.

Any course accepted by NCSAPPB is applicable to the LCAS credential.

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Credential Renewal
40 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your LCAS credential.

Any course accepted by NCSAPPB is applicable to the LCAS credential.

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Problematic Opioid Use Among Older Adults Epidemiology, Adverse Outcomes and Treatment Considerations

1 CE credit hour
Treatment Knowledge; Understanding Addiction; Application to Practice
Reading Online
Free

Examination of the Problem Gambling Severity Index for Use With Older Adults: A Rasch Model Approach

1.25 CE credit hour
Addictions, Substance Use; Assessment; Clinical Evaluation; Gambling
Reading Online
Free

Current Advances in Research in Treatment and Recovery: Nicotine Addiction

2.25 CE credit hours
Addictions, Substance Use; Clinical Topics & Methods; Understanding Addiction; Prevention; Treatment Knowledge
Reading Online
Free

Trajectories of Prescription Opioid Dose and Risk of Opioid-related Adverse Events Among Older Medicare Beneficiaries in the United States: A Nested Case-control Study

1 CE credit hour
Addictions, Substance Use; Aging, Long Term Care; Application to Practice; Treatment Knowledge
Reading Online
Free

Certified Clinical Supervisor

Renewal - 15 hours of clinical supervision training

Initial Credential
30 CE credit hours required for initial credential.

Yes You can use Impact CE for earning your CCS initial credential.

Credential Renewal
15 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your CCS credential.

Impact CE does not currently offer any courses applicable to this credential.

No courses found

We don't currently have any courses available for this approval board.

Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional

Initial - 270 hours of Board-approved education or training. These hours must be in knowledge and skills helpful to criminal justice addictions professional performance domains as they relate to both adults and juveniles. Independent study may compose up to fifty percent (50%) of the total number of hours obtained for initial certification or renewal Renewal - 60 clock hours of training (at least 30 of these hours must be SUD specific) At least 3 hours of clinical ethics (HIPAA, boundaries, dual relationships, confidentiality, etc.)

  • At least 3 hours in one or more of these topics: HIV/AIDS/STD/TB/BBP
  • Nicotine Dependence, Substance Abuse and Veterans, Substance Abuse and the Elderly, Psychopathology, and/or Evidence Based Treatment Approaches.
Initial Credential
270 CE credit hours required for initial credential.

Yes You can use Impact CE for earning your CCJAP initial credential.

Any course accepted by NCSAPPB is applicable to the CCJAP credential.

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Credential Renewal
60 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your CCJAP credential.

Any course accepted by NCSAPPB is applicable to the CCJAP credential.

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Problematic Opioid Use Among Older Adults Epidemiology, Adverse Outcomes and Treatment Considerations

1 CE credit hour
Treatment Knowledge; Understanding Addiction; Application to Practice
Reading Online
Free

Examination of the Problem Gambling Severity Index for Use With Older Adults: A Rasch Model Approach

1.25 CE credit hour
Addictions, Substance Use; Assessment; Clinical Evaluation; Gambling
Reading Online
Free

Current Advances in Research in Treatment and Recovery: Nicotine Addiction

2.25 CE credit hours
Addictions, Substance Use; Clinical Topics & Methods; Understanding Addiction; Prevention; Treatment Knowledge
Reading Online
Free

Trajectories of Prescription Opioid Dose and Risk of Opioid-related Adverse Events Among Older Medicare Beneficiaries in the United States: A Nested Case-control Study

1 CE credit hour
Addictions, Substance Use; Aging, Long Term Care; Application to Practice; Treatment Knowledge
Reading Online
Free

Certified Criminal Justice Addictions Professional with Masters

180 hours and a masters degree with a clinical application and a substance use disorder specialty from a regionally accredited college or university. These hours must be in knowledge and skills helpful to criminal justice addictions professional performance domains as they relate to both adults and juveniles. Independent study may compose up to fifty percent (50%) of the total number of hours obtained for initial certification or renewal Renewal - 60 clock hours of training (at least 30 of these hours must be SUD specific) At least 3 hours of clinical ethics (HIPAA, boundaries, dual relationships, confidentiality, etc.)

  • At least 3 hours in one or more of these topics: HIV/AIDS/STD/TB/BBP
  • At least 3 hours in one or more of these topics: o Nicotine use disorder/dependence o Psychopathology o Evidence-based treatment o Substance use disorder issues and older adults o Substance use disorder issues affecting veterans o Substance use disorder and domestic violence
Initial Credential
180 CE credit hours required for initial credential.

Yes You can use Impact CE for earning your CCJAP initial credential.

Any course accepted by NCSAPPB is applicable to the CCJAP credential.

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Credential Renewal
60 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your CCJAP credential.

Any course accepted by NCSAPPB is applicable to the CCJAP credential.

View Courses

Problematic Opioid Use Among Older Adults Epidemiology, Adverse Outcomes and Treatment Considerations

1 CE credit hour
Treatment Knowledge; Understanding Addiction; Application to Practice
Reading Online
Free

Examination of the Problem Gambling Severity Index for Use With Older Adults: A Rasch Model Approach

1.25 CE credit hour
Addictions, Substance Use; Assessment; Clinical Evaluation; Gambling
Reading Online
Free

Current Advances in Research in Treatment and Recovery: Nicotine Addiction

2.25 CE credit hours
Addictions, Substance Use; Clinical Topics & Methods; Understanding Addiction; Prevention; Treatment Knowledge
Reading Online
Free

Trajectories of Prescription Opioid Dose and Risk of Opioid-related Adverse Events Among Older Medicare Beneficiaries in the United States: A Nested Case-control Study

1 CE credit hour
Addictions, Substance Use; Aging, Long Term Care; Application to Practice; Treatment Knowledge
Reading Online
Free

Certified Prevention Specialist

Initial - Requires 270 clock hours of Board-approved education or training. These hours must include:

  • 170 hours of primary and secondary prevention and in the prevention performance domains
  • 100 hours in substance use disorder specific topics, including: o At least 6 hours of clinical ethics (HIPAA, boundaries, dual relationships, confidentiality, etc.) o At least 6 hours in one or more of these topics: HIV/AIDS/STD/TB/BBP o At least 6 hours in one or more of these topics: Nicotine use disorder/dependence, Psychopathology; Evidence-based treatment; Substance use disorder issues and older adults; Substance use disorder issues affecting veterans; Substance use disorder and domestic violence

Renewal - 60 clock hours of training (at least 30 of these hours must be SUD specific) At least 3 hours of clinical ethics (HIPAA, boundaries, dual relationships, confidentiality, etc.)

  • At least 3 hours in one or more of these topics: HIV/AIDS/STD/TB/BBP
  • At least 3 hours in one or more of these topics: o Nicotine use disorder/dependence o Psychopathology o Evidence-based treatment o Substance use disorder issues and older adults o Substance use disorder issues affecting veterans o Substance use disorder and domestic violence
Initial Credential
270 CE credit hours required for initial credential.

Yes You can use Impact CE for earning your CPS initial credential.

Credential Renewal
60 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your CPS credential.

Impact CE offers 142 courses applicable to this credential.

Here are a few examples, or you can view all 142 courses

Trending Now on Social Media - Sustainable Realistic Social Media Strategies for Substance Misuse Prevention

1.5 CE credit hour
Prevention
Recorded Webinar
Free

Stigmatizing Imagery for Substance Use Disorders a qualitative exploration

1 CE credit hour
Understanding Addiction; Application to Practice; Prevention
Reading Online
Free

Building Engagement to Support Adoption of Community-based Substance Use Prevention Initiatives

1.25 CE credit hour
Prevention
Reading Online
Free

Cultural Protection from Polysubstance Use Among Native American Adolescents and Young Adults Prevention Science

1 CE credit hour
Prevention
Reading Online
Free

Addressing Risk Factors for Youth Substance Misuse on the Road to Prevention Success

1.5 CE credit hour
Prevention
Reading Online
Free

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Ethics

3.00 CE credit hours
Impact CE offers 34 courses applicable to this requirement.

NAADAC Code of Ethics Revised 2025

2.5 CE credit hours
Ethics
Reading Online
Free

The Challenging Ethics of Mental Health Supervision

3 CE credit hours
Ethics; Supervision; Ethics; Supervision
Recorded Webinar
Free

Eye on Ethics: Exploring Complex Ethical Cases

3 CE credit hours
Ethics; Ethics; Application to Practice
Recorded Webinar
Free

Artificial Intelligence in the Behavioral Health Professions: Cutting-edge Ethical and Risk Management Challenges

3 CE credit hours
Ethics; Technology and Counseling; Ethics; Technology
Recorded Webinar
Free

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 Online
Free
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HIV/AIDS/STD/TB/BBP

3.00 CE credit hours
Impact CE offers 7 courses applicable to this requirement.

Prevention and Treatment of HIV Among People Living With Substance Use and Or Mental Disorders

4 CE credit hours
HIV, AIDS, STDs; Addictions, Substance Use; Application to Practice; HIV and STDs; Education (Client, Family, and Community); Clinical Disorders (Adult)
Reading Online
Free

Motivational Interviewing With Couples-A Theoretical Framework for Clinical Practice Illustrated in Substance Use and HIV Prevention Intervention With Gay Male Couples

1.75 CE credit hour
Couples, Family; HIV, AIDS, STDs; Family/Couple; HIV and STDs; Application to Practice; Education (Client, Family, and Community)
Reading Online
Free

Drugs and HIV in People Over 50

2.25 CE credit hours
HIV, AIDS, STDs; Treatment Planning; Treatment Knowledge; HIV and STDs; Application to Practice; Education (Client, Family, and Community)
Reading Online
Free

Common Comorbidities With Substance Use Disorders

1.25 CE credit hour
Addictions, Substance Use; HIV, AIDS, STDs; Clinical Evaluation; Application to Practice
Reading Online
Free

Challenges Facing a Rural Opioid Epidemic-Treatment and Prevention of HIV and Hepatitis C

1.5 CE credit hour
HIV, AIDS, STDs; HIV and STDs; Education (Client, Family, and Community)
Reading Online
Free
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Nicotine Dependence, Substance Abuse and Veterans, Substance Abuse and the Elderly, Psychopathology, and/or Evidence Based Treatment Approaches

3.00 CE credit hours
Impact CE offers 9 courses applicable to this requirement.

Examination of the Problem Gambling Severity Index for Use With Older Adults: A Rasch Model Approach

1.25 CE credit hour
Addictions, Substance Use; Assessment; Clinical Evaluation; Gambling
Reading Online
Free

Current Advances in Research in Treatment and Recovery: Nicotine Addiction

2.25 CE credit hours
Addictions, Substance Use; Clinical Topics & Methods; Understanding Addiction; Prevention; Treatment Knowledge
Reading Online
Free

U S Military Veterans and the Opioid Overdose Crisis: a Review of Risk Factors and Prevention Efforts

1 CE credit hour
Prevention; Treatment Knowledge; Application to Practice; Professional Readiness; Addictions, Substance Use
Reading Online
Free

Trajectories of Prescription Opioid Dose and Risk of Opioid-related Adverse Events Among Older Medicare Beneficiaries in the United States: A Nested Case-control Study

1 CE credit hour
Addictions, Substance Use; Aging, Long Term Care; Application to Practice; Treatment Knowledge
Reading Online
Free

Program Evaluation of Group Transcending Self Therapy-An Integrative Modular Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Substance Use Disorders

1 CE credit hour
Group Counseling; Application to Practice
Reading Online
Free
View All 9 Courses
Currently 675 of our courses are available for Addiction Counselors and Prevention Specialists regulated by NCSAPPB. These are just a few examples!

An Overview of the Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF)

1.5 CE credit hour
Prevention
Recorded Webinar
Free

Opioids Fentanyl and Xylazine-What Are They and What Do Prevention Professionals Need to Know and Do to Prevent Overdose

1.5 CE credit hour
Prevention
Recorded Webinar
Free

Clinical Correlates of Sports Betting A Systematic Review

2.75 CE credit hours
Addictions, Substance Use; Gambling; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Understanding Addiction; Treatment Knowledge
Reading Online
Free

Suicide Prevention Strategies for Underserved Youth Evidence-Based Resource Guide Series

3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Suicide; Cultural & Racial Diversity; Treatment Knowledge; Cultural Diversity
Reading Online
Free

Journaling In Clinical Practice

2 CE credit hours
Clinical Disorders (Adult); Clinical Topics & Methods; Treatment Knowledge
Recorded Webinar
Free

Unpacking the Root Causes of Gambling in the Asian Community Contesting the myth of the Asian gambling culture

1.25 CE credit hour
Gambling; Understanding Addiction; Addictions, Substance Use; Clinical Disorders (Adult)
Reading Online
Free

Recovery Blindness: The Concept of Recovery in Veterans With a Gambling Disorder - A Scoping Review

1.25 CE credit hour
Clinical Disorders (Adult); Addictions, Substance Use; Gambling; Understanding Addiction
Reading Online
Free

Family Ties: Examining Family Functioning and Alcohol Use Among American Indian Youth

1 CE credit hour
Prevention
Reading Online
Free

Religious and Spiritual Beliefs and Attitudes Towards Addiction and Addiction Treatment A scoping review

1.5 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Treatment Knowledge; Understanding Addiction
Reading Online
Free

Human Trafficking Revised

3 CE credit hours
Sexual Abuse; Clinical Topics & Methods; Forensic, Criminal Justice; Application to Practice; Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Recorded Webinar
Free
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