- NAADAC 192243
- FCB 5069A
Applies To:
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Tennessee
Addiction Counselors
- CADC I
- CADC II
- CAADC
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Tennessee
Prevention Specialists
- CPS I
- CPS II
The Tennessee Certification Board (TCB) offers a certification for alcohol and drug counselors. This certification is through IC&RC. Tennessee is also a licensure state for alcohol and drug counselors. Licensure is written into state statutes and is administered by the LADAC board under the State Department of Health.
TCB cannot accept training used for previous renewals.
Board Contact Info
Tennessee Certification Board
Airport Executive Plaza
1321 Murfreesboro Rd. Suite 140
Nashville, TN 37217
615-535-2705
tcbadministration@tncertification.org
https://www.tncertification.org/
Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Must hold a high school diploma. 6 hours must be in a counselor-related ethics course for renewals.
Credential Renewal
40 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for renewing your CADC I credential.
Any course accepted by TCB is applicable to the CADC I credential.
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Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II
Must hold a bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health related field (Note: if the bachelor's degree is in a non-related field, the applicant must apply for the CADC I). 6 hours must be in a counselor-related ethics course for renewals.
Credential Renewal
40 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for renewing your CADC II credential.
Any course accepted by TCB is applicable to the CADC II credential.
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Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor
INITIAL:
A minimum of a master’s degree in a behavioral health related field with a clinical component/application is required. If your master's degree is not in a related field, you must apply for the appropriate CADC level.
180 total hours of education relevant to the field of substance use disorders and cooccurring disorders and the 4 IC&RC AADC performance domains:
- Screening, Assessment, & Engagement
- Treatment Planning, Collaboration, & Referral
- Counseling & Education
- Professional & Ethical Responsibilities
6 of the hours must be in professional ethics and responsibilities that are specific to counseling/behavioral health. Ethics courses that are in business, philosophy, religion, etc. are not accepted.
RENEWAL:
40 hours of related continuing education (in any IC&RC AADC domain) every 2 years.
- Hours must include 6 hours of counselor ethics as a refresher
Initial Credential
180 CE credit hours required for initial credential.
Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for earning your CAADC initial credential.
Any course accepted by TCB is applicable to the CAADC credential.
Credential Renewal
40 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for renewing your CAADC credential.
Any course accepted by TCB is applicable to the CAADC credential.
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Certified Prevention Specialist I
INITIAL:
Minimum 120 contact hours of prevention-specific training required.
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28 hours must include the Core Prevention Training Curriculum
- Effective Audience Management (6 hours)
- Prevention Ethics (6 hours PE course)
- Cultural Competency (6 hours)
- Environmental Strategies (10 hours)
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50 hours must be ATOD prevention specific
RENEWAL:
40 hours of prevention-related continuing education (in any domain) every 2 years.
- Hours must include a TCB-approved, 6-hour prevention ethics course refresher (it can be the in-person or online approved course)
Initial Credential
120 CE credit hours required for initial credential.
Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for earning your CPS I initial credential.
Credential Renewal
40 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for renewing your CPS I credential.
CE-Credit.com does not currently offer any courses applicable to this credential.
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Certified Prevention Specialist II
INITIAL:
Minimum 220 contact hours of prevention-specific training required.
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28 hours must include the Core Prevention Training Curriculum
- Effective Audience Management (6 hours)
- Prevention Ethics (6 hours PE course)
- Cultural Competency (6 hours)
- Environmental Strategies (10 hours)
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100 hours must be ATOD prevention specific
RENEWAL:
40 hours of prevention-related continuing education (in any domain) every 2 years.
- Hours must include a TCB-approved, 6-hour prevention ethics course refresher (it can be the in-person or online approved course)
Initial Credential
220 CE credit hours required for initial credential.
Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for earning your CPS II initial credential.
Credential Renewal
40 CE credit hours required for renewal.
Yes You can use CE-Credit.com for renewing your CPS II credential.
CE-Credit.com does not currently offer any courses applicable to this credential.
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Treating Traumatic Stress Substance Misuse: A Guide to Integrative Practice - Chapter 1-6
8 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Addictions, Substance Use; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Understanding Addiction; Treatment Knowledge; Application to Practice |
Book |
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A Scoping Review of Risk and Protective Factors for Negative Cannabis Use Consequences
1.5 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Addictions, Substance Use; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Understanding Addiction; Treatment Knowledge |
Reading-Based Online |
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A History of Childhood Maltreatment Has Substance- and Sex-Specific Effects on Craving During Treatment for Substance Use Disorders
1 CE credit hour
Children and Adolescents; Clinical Topics & Methods; Addictions, Substance Use; Sexual Abuse; Understanding Addiction; Application to Practice |
Reading-Based Online |
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Predicting Gambling Situations: The Roles of Impulsivity Substance Use and Post-Traumatic Stress
1 CE credit hour
Clinical Topics & Methods; Addictions, Substance Use; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Understanding Addiction; Treatment Knowledge; Gambling |
Reading-Based Online |
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The Role of the Family in Alcohol Use Disorder Recovery for Adults
1.25 CE credit hour
Couples, Family; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Clinical Topics & Methods; Understanding Addiction; Application to Practice; Family/Couple |
Reading-Based Online |
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Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD - Course 3: A Comprehensive Therapist Manual
8 CE credit hours
Clinical Disorders (Adult); Clinical Topics & Methods; Cultural & Racial Diversity; Sexual Abuse; Treatment Knowledge; Cultural Diversity; Application to Practice |
Book |
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Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD- Course 2: A Comprehensive Therapist Manual
7 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Cultural & Racial Diversity; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Treatment Knowledge; Application to Practice |
Book |
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Working With Adolescents: A Guide for Practitioners: Part 3: Ch 11-18
8 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Children and Adolescents; Gender Issues; Treatment Knowledge; Addictions, Substance Use |
Book |
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Engagement and Retention of Nonabstinent Patients in Substance Use Treatment: Clinical Consideration for Addiction Treatment Providers
3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods; Clinical Disorders (Adult); Clinical Evaluation; Treatment Knowledge |
Reading-Based Online |
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Implicit Bias Training: Increasing Understanding and Reducing Barriers and Disparities in Access to and Delivery of Physical and Mental Health Care Services
3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity; Cultural Diversity; Prevention; Peer Recovery; Application to Practice; Peer Support |
Recorded Webinar |
