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About ICDS
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ICDS Counselor Training Overview
ICDS chemical dependency counselor training gives students the national standard of knowledge, education, and skills to successfully work in the field of chemical dependency and substance abuse counseling.
Our courses are recommended for a minimum of 12 and up to 24 college credits through the American Council on Education.
We offer the required curriculum necessary to start working in the chemical dependency/substance abuse field. The school’s training is academically solid, providing for learning experiences in varied formats with emphasis on information about all aspects of chemical dependency: counseling techniques, the function and responsibilities of a case manager, family needs and recovery issues, training in intervention techniques and facilitation, dual diagnosis treatment, adolescent drug abuse services and counseling, adult children of alcoholics needs and services, sexual addiction education, eating disorders education, relapse prevention and ethics. Click on the counselor training tab for more information.
Certifications and licensures you'll be eligible to obtain with ICDS counselor training:
AAP, ACAP, ACADC, ACPS, AODA, APP, CAC, CAC II, CADAC, CADC, CADC II, CADC III, CADP, CAP, CAS, CASAC, CASAC-T, CCDP, CCJAP, CCJAS, CCJP, CDC, CDC II, CDCS, CIT, CPP, CRADC, LSAA, LADAC, LCDC, LCDC II, LCDC III, LCDP, LCDP II, LICDC & MLAP.
Continuing Education
Our continuing education workshops are presented by qualified credentialed counselors with both the education and work experience necessary for quality training. Our custom workshops can be facilitated nationwide. Click on CEUs > Custom Workshops for more information. ICDS independent studies are designed to provide professionals the training needed for license and certification renewal with the convenience of home study. Independent studies can be ordered on-line and e-mailed directly to you. They can also be ordered by mail with priority shipping. All materials are provided along with a number to reach our staff with questions or discussion of specific topics. Click on CEUs > Independent Studies for more information.