Approval in New Jersey

New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee CE Information

Accepted Approvals

NAADAC 192243

CADC must take 60 credits every renewal, 30 of which can be distance learning. 3 of them must be in cultural competence.

LCADC must take 40 credits every renewal, 20 of which can be distance learning. 3 of them must be in cultural competence.

Six-hour legal standards course during first renewal.
Three-hour live in person and synchronous instruction in legal standards are required for subsequent renewals.

Board Contact Info

New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
Alcohol and Drug Counselor Committee
P.O. Box 45007
Newark, New Jersey 07101
(973) 504-6369
https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/adc/Pages/default.aspx

Applies To:

  • New Jersey Addiction Counselors
    • CADC
    • LCADC
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Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor

54 credits can be distance learning Six-hour legal standards course during first renewal. Three-hour live in person and synchronous instruction in legal standards are required for subsequent renewals.

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 DCA-ADCC 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 DCA-ADCC is applicable to the CADC credential.

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Licensed Clinical Alcohol, Drug Counselor.

Six-hour legal standards course during first renewal. Three-hour live in person and synchronous instruction in legal standards are required for subsequent renewals.

Credential Renewal
40 CE credit hours required for renewal.

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

Any course accepted by DCA-ADCC is applicable to the LCADC credential.

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