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Thanks on your curiosity in studying extra about Cleveland State College’s Chemical Dependency Counseling course choices. Please learn by means of this doc to view vital data. After you may have had time to learn the enclosed data, please be happy to contact the people listed beneath with any extra questions you will have.
  • In case you are fascinated by taking the CD lessons as a non-degree looking for graduate scholar, please observe the next hyperlink to be taught extra about non-degree looking for scholar registration. https://graduate-studies.csuohio.edu/grad-college/non-degree-graduate-admission
  • In case you are fascinated by taking the CD lessons as a non-degree looking for undergraduate scholar, please observe the next hyperlink to be taught extra about non-degree looking for scholar registration. https://www.csuohio.edu/registrar/non-degree-student-information
  • In case you are fascinated by studying extra about CSU’s Grasp of Social Work program, please e mail [email protected] and ask for MSW admission data.
  • To find out about monetary help please contact 216-687-5411 or e mail [email protected]
  • To find out about the price of lessons please go to http://www.csuohio.edu/treasury-services/tuition-and-fees

LEVELS OF LICENSURE/ENDORSEMENT FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELORS in Ohio

(FOR MORE DETAILS PLEASE SEE HTTPS://OCDP.OHIO.GOV)

CDCA PRE: Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Preliminary (previously referred to as CDCA I):

  • Forty (40) hours of chemical dependency particular schooling within the eight content material areas

CDCA: Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (previously referred to as CDCA II; it’s renewable):

  • Maintain Preliminary CDCA for a minimum of 10 months
  • Thirty (30) hours of chemical dependency particular schooling in eight content material areas
  • The schooling for this credential should present a completion date “after” the date you obtain your CDCA Preliminary

LCDC II: Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II

  • An Affiliate’s diploma in a behavioral science or nursing OR a Bachelor’s diploma in any area from an accredited faculty or univeristy.
  • One yr (2,000 hours) of chemical dependency counseling associated compensated work or supervised internship expertise famous on a transcript. Verification of hours is accomplished on-line by supervisor.
  • A job description figuring out scientific features signed by your Medical Supervisor.
  • 180 hours of chemical dependency schooling in 9 particular content material areas.
  • 220 sensible expertise hours within the twelve core features. This can be accomplished as a part of your work expertise necessities.
  • Profitable completion of the ADC examination or completion of Examination Waiver Type.

LCDC III: Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III

  • A Bachelor’s diploma in a behavioral science or nursing (solely).
  • One yr (2,000 hours) of chemical dependency counseling associated work expertise compensated work or supervised internship expertise documented on a transcript.
  • A job description figuring out scientific features signed by your Medical Supervisor.
  • 180 hours of chemical dependency schooling in 9 particular content material areas.
  • 220 sensible expertise hours within the twelve core features anticipated to be accomplished as a part of your work expertise necessities.
  • Profitable completion of the ADC examination or completion of Examination Waiver Type.

LICDC: Licensed Unbiased Chemical Dependency Counselor

  • A accomplished Grasp’s diploma in a behavioral science or Nursing that incorporates a minimumof 40 semester hours earned with documentation of coursework in ten particular content material areas.
  • One yr (2,000 hours) of chemical dependency counseling associated work expertise compensated work or supervised internship.
  • A job description figuring out scientific features signed by your Medical Supervisor.
  • 180 hours of chemical dependency schooling in 9 particular content material areas.
  • 220 sensible work expertise hours within the twelve core features anticipated to be accomplished as a part of applicant’s work expertise
  • Profitable completion of the ADC examination or completion of Examination Waiver Type.

EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN THE FIELD OF ADDICTIONS COUNSELING

CSU now presents two separate CD counseling choices:

OPTION 1 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR ASSISTANT PRELIMINARY (CDCA PRE):

College students with a minimum of a highschool diploma can take a 3 credit score on-line course (SWK 494 on the undergraduate stage or SWK 694 on the graduate stage). This course is endorsed by the Ohio Board of Chemical Dependency Professionals (OBCDP) as assembly all the necessities for the CDCA preliminary (which is an endorsement by the board). After efficiently finishing the course (SWK 494/694) college students can contact the OBCDP, fill out an software, pay an software price, and fill out a felony historical past assertion to use for his or her CDCA preliminary. This endorsement is legitimate for 13 months.

College students who want to retain their endorsement should take an extra class to earn their CDCA (previously CDCA II). This class is CNS 501. College students will need to have had their CDCA preliminary for a minimum of 10 months earlier than they apply for the CDCA. Schooling for the CDCA should be accomplished after the CDCA Preliminary is obtained. Acquiring the CDCA requires one other software and registration price payable to the OBCDP. In response to present coverage, the CDCA is renewable each two years for all times.

Steadily Requested Questions

Q: Are the CDCA lessons supplied above endorsed by the OBCDP?

A: Sure!

Q: What are the course numbers for the CDCA preliminary and CDCA renewable lessons and when are they supplied?

A: The CDCA preliminary class is SWK 494 for undergraduate college students or SWK 694 for graduate college students. Each SWK 494 and SWK 694 are 3 credit and supplied asynchronously on-line. The CDCA renewable class is CNS 501 and is a 4 credit score class that’s out there in particular person or through synchronous distant entry.

Summer time 2022:

  • SWK 494 (3 credit) asynchronous on-line (Might 21 to July 1, 2022)
  • SWK 694 (3 credit) asynchronous on-line (Might 21 to July 1, 2022)
  • CNS 501 (4 credit) Mondays and Wednesday 5:00 – 9:10 pm in particular person or synchronous distant entry (Might 21 to July 1, 2022)

Fall 2022:

  • SWK 494 (3 credit) on-line (August 27 to Dec 17, 2022)
  • SWK 694 (3 credit) on-line (part 501, August 27 to Dec 17, 2022)
  • SWK 694 (3 credit) on-line (part 502, October 17 to Dec 9, 2022)
  • CNS 501 (4 credit) Saturdays 9:00 am – 12:50 pm in particular person or synchronous on-line (August 27 to Dec 17, 2022)

Spring 2023:

  • SWK 494 (3 credit) asynchronous on-line (Jan 14 to Might 12, 2023)
  • SWK 694 (3 credit) in particular person (part 50, Jan 14 to Might 12, 2023)
  • SWK 694 (3 credit) asynchronous on-line (part 501, Jan 14 to Might 12, 2023)
  • SWK 694 (3 credit) asynchronous on-line (part 502, Jan 15 to March 10, 2023)
  • CNS 501 (4 credit) Saturdays 9:00 am – 12:50 pm in particular person or synchronous on-line (Jan 14 to Might 12, 2023)

Summer time 2023:

  • SWK 494 (3 credit) asynchronous on-line (Might 20 to June 30, 2023)
  • SWK 694 (3 credit) asynchronous on-line (Might 20 to June 30, 2023)
  • CNS 501 (4 credit) Mondays and Wednesday 5:00 – 9:10 pm in particular person or synchronous on-line (Might 20 to June 30, 2023)

Q: Do I’ve to have a specific main or earlier counseling expertise to take the CDCA preliminary programs and earn my CDCA PRE

A: No. You don’t have to have a specific main and you don’t want any prior counseling expertise to take the lessons or earn your CDCA preliminary.

Q: I’ve a felony historical past, does this disqualify me from acquiring my CDCA?

A: Not essentially. The OCDPB opinions people’ felony historical past on a case by case foundation. There may be acknowledgement inside the area that lots of the greatest CD counselors have efficiently moved away from previous private dependancy.

Q: Who’s eligible to take the CDCA preliminary course?

A: Anyone who’s eligible to enroll at CSU (a) highschool graduates together with those that are in restoration from substance abuse, (b) present bachelor or masters stage college students in any diploma program who want to graduate with an OCDPB endorsement, (c) neighborhood members who’re fascinated by a primary diploma, (d) people returning to highschool or an endorsement to enhance their present diploma, or (e) people looking for to satisfy persevering with schooling necessities.  

Q: Why would I need to take these lessons?

A:

  1. This program will enable college students to position the letters CDCA after their identify.  
  2. It’s going to enable college students in any area to be taught extra about chemical dependency associated points for skilled or private causes.
  3. It’s going to enable college students who main in a area the place it’s troublesome to acquire a license an alternative to work within the area as a counseling skilled.   
  4. It’s going to present college students with vital credentials to acquire an entry-level job within the substance abuse area.
  5. Given the widespread incidence of substance use issues, it would present employees in nearly any area the data to intervene on a fundamental stage with a shopper or co-worker who’s impacted by chemical dependency.  That is notably related for academics, and all well being care professionals together with nurses, PT, OT, psychologists, and social employees.
  6. It’s going to enable college students to tell apart their resume.  For instance, a highschool trainer applicant who additionally holds a CDCA credential could also be very enticing to many employers.
  7. In social work, for instance, it’s fascinating for college students finishing their area practicum to have a CDCA in order that the scholar can present a larger service to their practicum company.

Q: What can I do with a CDCA?

A: In response to the Ohio Revised Code, that is the Scope of observe for chemical dependency counselor assistants (CDCA):

(A) A person holding a sound chemical dependency counselor assistant certificates could do each of the next along with working towards chemical dependency counseling:

  1. Carry out remedy planning, evaluation, disaster intervention, particular person and group counseling, case administration, and schooling companies as they relate to abuse of or dependency on alcohol and different medication;
  2. Refer people with nonchemical dependency situations to acceptable sources of assist.

(B) A person holding a sound chemical dependency counselor assistant certificates could observe chemical dependency counseling and carry out the duties laid out in paragraph (A) of this rule solely whereas underneath the supervision of any of the next:

  1. An unbiased chemical dependency counselor-clinical supervisor, unbiased chemical dependency counselor or chemical dependency counselor III licensed underneath this chapter;
  2. A person licensed underneath Chapter 4731. of the Revised Code to observe drugs and surgical procedure or osteopathic drugs and surgical procedure;
  3. A psychologist licensed underneath Chapter 4732. of the Revised Code;
  4. A registered nurse licensed underneath Chapter 4723. of the Revised Code if such supervision is per the scope of observe of the registered nurse.
  5. Knowledgeable scientific counselor, unbiased social employee, or unbiased marriage and household therapist licensed underneath Chapter 4757. of the Revised Code if such supervision is per the scope of observe of the skilled scientific counselor, unbiased social employee, or unbiased marriage and household therapist.

(C) Carry out duties recognized and listed in paragraph (KK) of rule 3793:2-1-08 of the Administrative Code as they relate to abuse of or dependency on alcohol and different medication. These duties could solely be carried out whereas underneath the supervision of a kind of people designated in paragraph (Ok) of rule 3793:2-1-05 of the Administrative Code.

(D) A chemical dependency counselor assistant could not observe as a person practitioner.

OPTION 2 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELING CERTIFICATE JOINT PROGRAM IN COUNSELING & SOCIAL WORK:

College students can take this 12-credit (5 lessons) certificates program supplied collectively by the Schooling Counseling division and the Faculty of Social Work. This 5 course sequence is accredited by the Ohio Board of Chemical Dependency Professionals (OBCDP) as offering 180 hours of chemical dependency particular schooling in 9 totally different content material areas required for the next OBCDP licenses: LCDC II, LCDC III, LICDC, LICDC-CS (see italics beneath beneath).

At the moment, solely college students who earn their grasp’s diploma in schooling counseling or social work are eligible to earn the CD certificates; nevertheless, different college students are welcome to take the programs. College students with out their masters in social work or schooling counseling can nonetheless use the 5 programs to depend in the direction of the 180 hour CD schooling requirement for licensure by the OBCDP.

As a reminder, these are the degrees of Chemical Dependency Counselor licensure in Ohio:

LCDC II: Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor II

  • An Affiliate’s diploma in a behavioral science or nursing OR a Bachelor’s diploma in any area from an accredited faculty or univeristy.
  • One yr (2,000 hours) of chemical dependency counseling associated compensated work or supervised internship expertise famous on a transcript. Verification of hours is accomplished on-line by supervisor.
  • A job description figuring out scientific features signed by your Medical Supervisor.
  • 180 hours of chemical dependency schooling in 9 particular content material areas.
  • 220 sensible expertise hours within the twelve core features. This can be accomplished as a part of your work expertise necessities.
  • Profitable completion of the ADC examination or completion of Examination Waiver Type.

LCDC III: Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor III

  • A Bachelor’s diploma in a behavioral science or nursing (solely).
  • One yr (2,000 hours) of chemical dependency counseling associated work expertise compensated work or supervised internship expertise documented on a transcript.
  • A job description figuring out scientific features signed by your Medical Supervisor.
  • 180 hours of chemical dependency schooling in 9 particular content material areas.
  • 220 sensible expertise hours within the twelve core features anticipated to be accomplished as a part of your work expertise necessities.
  • Profitable completion of the ADC examination or completion of Examination Waiver Type.

LICDC: Licensed Unbiased Chemical Dependency Counselor

  • A accomplished Grasp’s diploma in a behavioral science or Nursing that incorporates a minimal of 40 semester hours earned with documentation of coursework in ten particular content material areas.
  • One yr (2,000 hours) of chemical dependency counseling associated work expertise compensated work or supervised internship.
  • A job description figuring out scientific features signed by your Medical Supervisor.
  • 180 hours of chemical dependency schooling in 9 particular content material areas.
  • 220 sensible work expertise hours within the twelve core features anticipated to be accomplished as a part of applicant’s work expertise
  • Profitable completion of the ADC examination or completion of Examination Waiver Type.
Steadily Requested Questions

Q: WHAT ARE THE COURSES AND WHEN ARE THEY OFFERED?

A: The certificates programs are supplied within the fall, spring, and summer season relying on adequate enrollment. Programs might be taken in any order and a number of programs might be taken on the similar time. There are 5 required programs:

  1. SWK 694 (3 credit)
  2. CNS 501 (4 credit)
  3. CNS 502 (1 credit score, might be taken similar semester as CNS 503)
  4. CNS 503 (1 credit score, might be taken similar semester as CNS 502)
  5. One extra course on teams which might be both SWK 615 (3 credit, for MSW college students) or CNS 623 (3 credit, for CNS college students). College students who beforehand took SWK 692 can depend that class to satisfy this requirement. Nondegree looking for scholar who’re working in the direction of MSW admission ought to take SWK 615 moderately than CNS 623.

Summer time 2022:

  • SWK 694 (3 credit) on-line asynchronous (Might 21 – July 1, 2022)
  • SWK 615 (3 credit) on-line asynchronous (Might 21 – July 1, 2022 or July 2-Aug 12)
  • CNS 501 (4 credit) Mondays and Wednesday 5pm-9:10pm in particular person or synchronous on-line (Might 21 – July 1, 2022)
  • CNS 502 (1 credit score) Saturday 1pm-5:10pm in particular person or synchronous distant entry (5/21, 5/28, & 6/4)
  • CNS 503 (1 credit score) Saturday 1pm-5:10pm in particular person or synchronous distant entry (6/18, 6/25, & 7/2)

Fall 2022:

  • SWK 694 (3 credit) on-line (part 501, August 27 to Dec 17, 2022)
  • SWK 694 (3 credit) on-line (part 502, October 17 to Dec 9, 2022)
  • SWK 615 (3 credit) on-line (part 501 or 502) or in particular person (part 1 or part 50) (August 27 to Dec 17, 2022) or on-line (part 503, August 27-October 12, 2022)
  • CNS 501 (4 credit) Saturdays 9am-12:50pm in particular person (part 470) or synchronous on-line (part 501) (August 27 to Dec 17, 2022)
  • CNS 502 (1 credit score) Saturday 1pm-5:10pm in particular person (part 470) or synchronous on-line (part 501) (8/27, 9/3, & 9/10 solely)
  • CNS 503 (1 credit score) Saturday 1pm-5:10pm in particular person (part 470) or synchronous on-line (part 501) (9/24, 10/1, & 10/8 solely)

Spring 2023:

  • SWK 694 (3 credit) in particular person (part 50, Jan 14 to Might 12, 2023)
  • SWK 694 (3 credit) asynchronous on-line (part 501, Jan 14 to Might 12, 2023)
  • SWK 694 (3 credit) asynchronous on-line (part 502, Jan 15 to March 10, 2023)
  • CNS 501 (4 credit) Saturdays 9am-12:50pm in particular person or synchronous on-line (Jan 14 to Might 12, 2023)
  • CNS 502 (1 credit score) Saturdays 1pm-5:10pm in particular person (part 470) or synchronous on-line (part 501) (1/14, 1/21, & 1/28 solely)
  • CNS 503 (1 credit score) Saturdays 1pm-5pm in particular person (part 470) or synchronous on-line (part 501) (2/11, 2/18, & 2/25 solely)
  • CNS 623 (3 credit) Mondays 5pm-7:50pm in particular person (Jan 14 to Might 12, 2023)

Summer time 2023:

  • SWK 694 (3 credit) asynchronous on-line (Might 20 to June 30, 2023)
  • SWK 615 (3 credit) on-line asynchronous (Might 20 – June 30 or July 1-Aug 11)
  • CNS 501 (4 credit) Mondays and Wednesday 5pm-9:10pm in particular person (part 250) or synchronous on-line (part 501) (Might 20 to June 30, 2023)
  • CNS 502 (1 credit score) Saturday 1pm-5:10pm in particular person (part 470) or synchronous on-line (part 501) (5/20, 5/27, & 6/3)
  • CNS 503 (1 credit score) Saturday 1pm-5:10pm in particular person (part 470) or synchronous on-line (part 501) (6/17, 6/24, & 7/1)

Q: WHICH CLASSES SHOULD I TAKE FIRST?

A: College students are welcome to take all 12 credit in a single semester in the event that they need. College students wishing to take the lessons extra slowly are inspired to take SWK 694 and SWK 615 first (whole= 6 credit) after which to take CNS 501, CNS 502, and CNS 503 (whole=6 credit).

Q: HOW MUCH DO THE CLASSES COST, CAN I GET FINANCIAL AID?

A: To find out about the price of lessons and monetary help please contact 216-687-5411 or e mail [email protected]. The price of lessons may also be discovered right here: https://www.csuohio.edu/treasury-services/tuition-and-fees

Q: WHO IS THE CERTIFICATE DESIGNED FOR?

A: The certificates is designed for college students within the grasp’s applications in counseling and social work or graduates from accredited applications in counseling (CACREP accreditation) and social work (CSWE accreditation). Upon commencement with their grasp’s diploma, college students who full this 5 course sequence will earn a Graduate Certificates in Chemical Dependency Counseling from CSU.

Q: WHO ELSE CAN TAKE THE COURSES?

A: These holding an undergraduate diploma can take these programs towards the tutorial hours required for licensure as a chemical dependency counselor. Seniors within the behavioral sciences might also take the 400 or 500 stage programs as electives. At the moment, non-master college students can not earn the certificates from CSU (though this will change sooner or later), however they’ll use the programs to depend in the direction of the 180 hours of chemical dependency schooling in 9 particular content material areas required for licensure.

Q: HOW DOES THE CERTIFICATE WORK?

A: As soon as the scholar has accomplished the programs and the grasp diploma they fill out a certificates completion type, submit it to the schooling counseling division secretary, after which they’re awarded the certificates. This certificates offers 180 hours of chemical dependency schooling in 9 particular content material areas required for the next licenses by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board (LCDC II, LCDC III, LICDC).

Q: IS THE PROGRAM ACCREDITED BY THE OBCDP?

A: Sure! CSU was first program within the state to earn accreditation. Which means that the 5 programs which are a part of this certificates program are accepted by the OBCDP as assembly the “180 hours of chemical dependency schooling in 9 particular content material areas” necessities for licensure.

PROGRAM CONTACT:

COUNSELING: Stephanie Drcar, Ph.D. at [email protected] SOCIAL WORK: Patricia Stoddard Dare, Ph.D. at [email protected]