AODA Counselor

Education and Continuing Education

Application and Instruction

PDF Form

Description

The Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor {CADC} certification is a nation wide  (Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor – Michigan {CADC-M} and Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor {CAADC; statewide) program of counselor development and quality assurance operated by the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals.

The application form and instructions contained here are to enable presenters of educational events to obtain approval for their events as meeting criteria that satisfy education and continuing education requirements for the CADC-M, CADC and CAADC.  To be accepted for application toward the educational requirement, education and training must meet criteria described in the following sections.  Providers must submit the complete application, the requested documentation and the required fee to the mailing address on the application form.  Allow up to four weeks for review.

 Criteria

 1.     The goals and objectives of the event must be relevant to the twelve core counseling functions:

Screening

Intake

Orientation

Assessment

Treatment Planning

Counseling

Case Management

Crisis Intervention

Client Education

Referral

Report and Record Keeping

Consultation with other professionals in the regard to client treatment services

Definitions:

Substance Abuse Specific:  In this category the goals and objectives must specifically address substance abuse issues.  The words "and/or other drugs" must be mentioned in the goals and objectives.

Issues Outside of Substance Abuse Treatment:  In this category the goals and objectives do not specifically focus on the 12 core counseling functions.  Following are some examples of types of education not substance abuse specific which are relevant:  family; communication (e.g. inter-personal, intra-personal, non-verbal); treatment theories (e.g. reality therapy, behavior modification, etc.); psychology courses (e.g. deviant behavior, theories, counseling, etc.); counseling courses (e.g. theories, etc.); sociology courses (see psychology courses); social work courses (see psychology courses); special populations (e.g. elderly, women, adolescents, etc.); and prevention (related to the twelve core functions.)  Some examples of education not relevant to the substance abuse treatment and counseling include:  administration, research methodologies and legislative issues.

Contact Hour:  50 Minutes of formal, face to face, applicant-trainer, and instructional interaction.

To offer substance abuse specific education you must be a licensed program.  Any individual or program in the State of Michigan who provides substance abuse specific training must be licensed.  If you are not licensed you are in violation of the Public Health Code.  To offer education on issues related to substance abuse you do not need to be licensed, however, the education must be relevant to the 12 core counseling functions.

2.     Participants must demonstrate attainment of the goals and objectives by completing one of the following:

a.  Output Product:  through successful completion of the culminating output product (test, demonstration, paper, etc.)  Only one post test needs to be administrated per education/training event to meet the testing requirements for Continuing Education Units (CEU's).

                                                Or

b.  Evaluation Form:  participants must be provided an opportunity to evaluate both the event and the instructor at the conclusion, before the results of the output product (if one is used) are made known.

3.     Participants must be provided with certificates of completion which minimally include:

   -the participants name,

   -the name of the organization sponsoring the event,

   -the date(s) of participation,

   -the title of the event, and

   -the number of contact hours.

4.     The education and training planning committee for each event must include:  at least one professional active full-time in either substance abuse treatment or in a prevention program.

5.     Education and training presenters must have education and/or experience, which is relevant to substance abuse treatment or prevention.  Include in your application the presenter for each workshop and attach a vita or resume for each.

6.     To ensure that credit is correctly assigned to participants, a list, which includes the names of participants successfully completing the workshop, must be submitted to the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals within thirty days of the program completion.  This list is used to document attendance in the event the certificate issued by your organization is lost.

 Resubmitting Application Previously Approved

 To obtain approval for previously approved education events, which are being offered again:

1. Submit a photocopy of the previously approved education event application and a letter stating that the workshop is the same as previously approved,

OR

2. Submit a photocopy of the previous letter of approval and a letter stating that the workshop is the same as previously approved.

 Regardless of which of the above options is used, the processing fee is still required.

Educational Calendar

A calendar listing upcoming approved training events is prepared and distributed quarterly.  The calendar is sent to Regional Coordinating Agencies, licensed programs, district courts and other designated individuals/programs.  Your complete application with all requirements must be received by the third Friday of each month to be included.

Canceled or Postponed Workshop

If a workshop is canceled or postponed written notification of the cancellation or postponement and new date(s) should be sent to the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals at the following address.  The postponement of a training will not require additional paperwork or fee.

                  MCBAP

                  2111 University Park Drive, Suite 600

                   Okemos, MI  48864

Fee

A non-refundable fee is required for processing.  The fee must be submitted with the application.  The processing fee applies to each date the event is offered.

  4 hours or less

           $15.00

More than 4 hours-up to 8 hours

           $25.00

Application for Approval of Education and Continuing Education Event for the AODA Counselor

This application and all supporting documentation must be typed.  Attach additional pages as needed.  Identify the section number for all attachments.

Section I

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Name of Organization Submitting Application

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Name of Person Submitting Application                               Registration Phone Number

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Street Address                                        City                   State                Zip Code

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Title of Education or Training Event

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Number of Contact Hours                                      BSAS License Number (if applicable)

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Date(s) to be offered                                             Location (City/State) of Event

Section II

Attach a list of Education Goals(s) and Objectives(s) and a copy of the schedule or agenda for the workshop with specific times.  Culminating Output Product(s) (test, demonstration, paper, etc.): or participation evaluation.  Attach a copy.

Attach a blank copy of the certificate of completion which includes: The participant’s name, the name of the organization sponsoring the event, the date(s) of participation, the title of the event, and the number of contact hours.  Attach a copy of the event’s evaluation form(s).

Section III

List the name(s) of each person on the planning committee for this education event.  Indicate the organizational affiliation and attach a current resume’ for each person listed.

Section IV

List the presenter(s) for each workshop and attach a resume’ or vita for each.

Section V

The person signing below attest that he/she is legally authorized to sign on behalf of the organization sponsoring the education event and that all information and documentation submitted is true and accurate.

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Signature of Person Completing the Application                                               Date

Attach non-refundable application fee here.  (1.0 – 4.0 hours = $15.00           

5.0 – 8.0 hours = $25.00)  Mail completed application, documentation and fee to:

MCBAP

 2111 University Park Drive, Suite 600

Okemos, MI  48864