Yes — accepted under our NAADAC accreditation.
Texas | Addictions | Addiction Counselors
Texas Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Program
Impact CE's distance-learning courses meet the continuing education requirements of the Texas Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Program, accepted under our NAADAC approval.
- Total Hours Required
- up to 40 CE credit hours every 2 years, varies by credential
- May Be Online / Home Study
- All 40 100% of the cycle, no cap
- Mandatory Requirements
- 4 hiv, hepatitis c and sexually transmitted diseases, ethics, supervision
- Our Courses That Count
- 695 including every mandatory requirement
Mandatory Requirements
These hours count toward your 40 CE credit hours, but must cover specific content.
human trafficking prevention
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
Credentials This Covers
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor With Masters And Supervision
Addiction Counselor
3 hours of Ethics 6 hours of HIV, Hepatitis C and sexually transmitted diseases 3 hours of Supervision
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Without A Masters With Supervision (LCDC)
Addiction Counselor
3 hours of Ethics 6 hours of HIV, Hepatitis C and sexually transmitted diseases 3 hours of Supervision
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor With A Masters (LCDC)
Addiction Counselor
3 hours of Ethics 6 hours of HIV, Hepatitis C and sexually transmitted diseases
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Without A Masters (LCDC)
Addiction Counselor
3 hours of Ethics 6 hours of HIV, Hepatitis C and sexually transmitted diseases
About This Approval
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.
Courses That Count
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Justyna Rzewinski, PhD, LCSW
Supporting the Return Home: Clinical Practice With Justice-Impacted Individuals After Incarceration
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Kathryn Krase, PhD, JD, MSW
Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training 2026
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Kathryn Krase, PhD, JD, MSW
Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training 2026
Profession Group
Laurie Blackman, PhD, LMSW, ASW-G
Navigating Cognitive Decline: Helping Families Engage in Difficult Conversations
Profession Group
Board Contact
- Board
- Texas Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Program
Texas Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor Program
Texas Department of State Health Services
PO Box 149347
Austin, Texas 78714-9347
Main: 512-776-7111
Toll-free: 888-963-7111
[email protected]
https://www.hhs.texas.gov/business/licensing-credentialing-regulation/professional-licensing-certification-compliance/licensed-chemical-dependency-counselor-program
A Note on Accuracy
We keep this current, but board rules change without notice — interpreting your state's rules and confirming course relevance is ultimately your responsibility.
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