Our distant learning courses are available for continuing education credit for addiction counselors, as set forth by the Texas LCDP.
Renewal
Renewal hours must be specific to substance use disorders or related to chemical dependency counseling as defined by KSA dimensions.
3 hours of ethics, 6 hours of HIV/AIDS required for each renewal period. If job description includes supervision, then 3 hours in clinical supervision required.
TOC Chapter 116 requires LCDCs to complete an approved human trafficking prevention course for each renewal period. We do not offer this course, please use this link to find a list of approved courses
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/services/family-safety-resources/texas-human-trafficking-resource-center/health-care-practitioner-human-trafficking-training
Note:Changes in Number of CE Hours Required for Each Two Year Renewal Period – Effective September 1, 2007
A LCDC who holds a master’s or other advanced degree must complete at least 24 hours of continuing education during each two-year licensure period. The 24 hours of education must include the specific courses required by rule (see above).
A LCDC who does not hold a master’s or other advanced degree must complete at least 40 hours of continuing education.
Initial Licensure
Texas LCDP does not accept our courses for initial licensure.
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, www.addictioncounselorce.com, is specifically focused on the CE needs of addiction counselors and offers a greater quantity and variety of substance abuse-specific courses.
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