Addiction Services Certificate

Diane Haller, LISW-S, ACSW, LICDC-CS, Coordinator
Phone: (419) 995-8202
Email: haller.d@rhodesstate.edu
Office: TL 102K

Prepares entry-level addiction professionals by providing two addiction-specific courses that have the education content areas and hours that meet standards for the Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Certification (CDCA-Pre and CDCA-Renewable) through the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board (OCDP).  Students must be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or GED  for the CDCA. Additional information about the addictions credentialing process can be found on the OCDP website.  A grade of "C" or higher is required for the courses.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon completion, the student will be able to:

  1. Understand key areas working with addicted populations, including theories, diagnoses, treatment approaches, and legal and ethical issues.

  2. Demonstrate competency in options for addiction treatment, clinical planning, and problem-solving using knowledge of theories in addiction.

  3. Meet the education content for the Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant certification (CDCA-pre and CDCA-renewable) through the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board.

Technical Standards
See here for details.