California - Distance Learning CADCA, CCPS & CADAC Training & Certification
ICDS offers the required curriculum to obtain your CADCA, CCPS and CADAC  status in the state of California.
CADCA - Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Associate (formerly RADI)
CCPS - California Certified Prevention Specialist
CADAC - Certified Alcohol Counselor and Drug Counselor
A minimum high school diploma/GED is required for CADCA status
To review the details of the program, such as tuition and curriculum, please see the distance learning page.
Your path to becoming a CADAC
| Step 1 |
After enrollment in ICDS CADAC training, you are eligible to register as a registered student, as recommended by CAADAC. |
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first month of training |
| Step 2 |
Complete the first four courses of ICDS training |
315 hours |
6 months-one year |
| Step 3 |
Work in an addiction counseling environment (called a practicum) and attend eight online classes with assignments |
300 hours |
2-5 months |
| Step 4 |
Complete the written ICRC exam and apply to become a RADI (registered alcohol & drug intern) |
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varies |
| Step 5 |
Begin/continue working in the field to accrue the required 4,000 hours and complete the ICRC oral exam to obtain your CADAC I certification |
4,000 hours |
2 years |
Your path to becoming a CCPS
| Step 1 |
Complete 50 hours of ATOD training and 50 hours of prevention specific training through ICDS |
100 hours |
2-6 months |
| Step 2 |
Complete a practicum supervised by a CCPS. Practicum can be supervised through ICDS or you may find a local CCPS to provide this for you |
120 hours |
2-3 months |
| Step 3 |
Work in a prevention environment supervised by a CCPS |
1,000 hours |
6 months |
| Step 4 |
Complete the written test |
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To review the details of the CCPS training, please see the prevention specialist page.
California Contacts
For more information on RADI, CCPS and CADAC certification, contact:
Central Office - 866-523-2669
Jennifer Holbrook MA, LCDC, CIS, OES
Phone - 512-246-6007
Email - Jennifer@cdstudies.com
Request for Contact
For information regarding CPS training, contact:
Marcia Baker M Ed, LCDC, CPS
Marcia@cdstudies.com
Additional Information
Download a list of CADCA (formeraly RADI), CCPS and CADAC requirements.
Apply for CADAC distance learning training.
Apply for CCPS distance learning training.
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