New Jersey CADC/LCADC Continuing Education

The Center for Addiction Studies and Research is an NAADAC/IC&RC approved distance-learning provider of education in the addiction field. NAADAC/IC&RC approved distance-learning trainings can be used to satisfy New Jersey CADC/LCADC continuing education requirements.

Trainings are provided under the NAADAC Education Provider #99236 and the NYS Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) Education and Training Provider Certification #0559. NYS OASAS is a member board of IC&RC.

New Jersey CADC/LCADC Continuing Education Requirements and Courses

Documentation of 60 contact hours of continuing education during the biennial period preceding the application renewal including:

• 6 hours of in-person instruction in legal standards related to the practice of alcohol and drug counseling in New Jersey during the initial biennial period.
• 3 hours of education in the subject area of social and cultural competence in every biennial period.

A maximum of 30 of the 60 hours can be completed through distance learning programs.

Required Courses

Cultural Competence in Substance Abuse Treatment

This course offers a conceptual framework for working with diverse cultural groups in a substance abuse treatment setting.

Topics covered include:

• General principles for delivering culturally competent treatment services
• Health and social consequences of drug use
• Help seeking behaviors
• Access to care issues and barriers to treatment
• Core competences and skills
• Adapting treatment approaches to clients from culturally diverse backgrounds
• Drug cultures and the culture of recovery
• Culturally responsive assessment and treatment planning

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Documentation of 40 contact hours of continuing education during the biennial period preceding the application renewal including:

• 6 hours of in-person instruction in legal standards related to the practice of alcohol and drug counseling in New Jersey during the initial biennial period.
• 3 hours of education in the subject area of social and cultural competence in every biennial period.

A maximum of 20 of the 40 hours can be completed through distance learning programs.

Required Courses

Cultural Competence in Substance Abuse Treatment

This course offers a conceptual framework for working with diverse cultural groups in a substance abuse treatment setting.

Topics covered include:

• General principles for delivering culturally competent treatment services
• Health and social consequences of drug use
• Help seeking behaviors
• Access to care issues and barriers to treatment
• Core competences and skills
• Adapting treatment approaches to clients from culturally diverse backgrounds
• Drug cultures and the culture of recovery
• Culturally responsive assessment and treatment planning

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Learn More About New Jersey CADC/LCADC Continuing Education

Complete your New Jersey CADC/LCADC continuing education requirements through our convenient and flexible distance learning addiction education format. The Center for Addiction Studies and Research offers self-paced, home study coursework for New Jersey CADC/LCADC certification renewal. Whether you are looking for New Jersey CADC/LCADC continuing education, or have questions regarding the New Jersey CADC/LCADC recertification process, The Center for Addiction Studies and Research can help you with any of your questions regarding renewing a CADC or LCADC certification in New Jersey.

Frequently Asked Questions

Renewing your certification is crucial to stay current in the field. The state certification board requires continuing education for New Jersey CADC/LCADC recertification, which helps you stay up-to-date with the latest research and techniques. By renewing your New Jersey CADC/LCADC certification through continuing education, you are ensuring that you have the knowledge and skills necessary to provide the best care possible to your clients. Don’t let your certification lapse – start the New Jersey CADC/LCADC continuing education coursework today.

We offer approved New Jersey CADC/LCADC continuing education coursework which can be used for New Jersey CADC/LCADC renewal / recertification. To view CADC/LCADC specific continuing education requirements or to view our list of approved addiction education, please select the CADC or LCADC tab under New Jersey CADC/LCADC Continuing Education Requirements and Courses.

Please note that coursework from the Center for Addiction Studies and Research can currently only be used towards New Jersey CADC/LCADC recertification / continuing education (not for initial certification). For more information regarding the New Jersey CADC/LCADC continuing education requirements, please contact our office.

Upon successful completion of your online addiction courses for New Jersey CADC/LCADC recertification, you will need to submit your certificates of completion along with the rest of your application packet to the state board.

1. Select from our pre-approved New Jersey CADC/LCADC addiction studies coursework listed above.
2. Read through the addiction education required for New Jersey CADC/LCADC recertification.
3. Complete the multiple choice exams.
4. Receive certificates of completion following the successful completion of each New Jersey CADC/LCADC continuing education course.