NAADAC Approved Courses
Addiction counselors and social workers need education credits to keep their licenses active. This page lists courses approved by NAADAC, the Association for Addiction Professionals. These home-study options help therapists and supervisors meet state licensing standards across the country. Each course focuses on practical skills for daily work. Topics include ethical rules, clinical supervision, suicide prevention, and motivational interviewing. Classes on gambling disorders are also available. These courses are also all available on CEBroker and can count as CE Hours towards their respective licenses for the states of Kansas, New Hampshire, North Dakota and Tennessee. Other state licenses that may not be on CEBroker can still accept these hours towards their respective licenses so long as they accept NAADAC approved courses. Completing these courses provides continuing education hours. A national commission accepts these credits, and so do most state licensing boards. To earn credit, a student reads the material, takes a short test, and receives a certificate of completion after passing. All materials are online and self-paced, allowing you to work when you have time.
Licensing Boards Accepting These Courses
The Ethical Compass: Navigating Professional Responsibilities in Addiction Practice (6 CE Hours)
Provides a practical, structured six-step decision-making model for use with complex, high-stakes dilemmas.
Establishes the hierarchy of standards (NAADAC vs. State Board Rules) and clarifies the critical distinction between HIPAA and the stringent 42 CFR Part 2 federal confidentiality rules.
Dedicated content on managing the unique risks and benefits of dual relationships and boundary crossings within the context of the 12-step recovery community.
Clinical Supervision: Ethics and Techniques for Addiction Professionals (3 CE Hours)
In-depth analysis of the NAADAC/NCC AP Code of Ethics as it applies uniquely to clinical supervision, addressing dual relationships and confidentiality challenges.
Compares and applies major models of supervision, with a specific focus on techniques from the Discrimination Model.
Structured to meet the North Dakota mandate to conform professional practice with the most recently published NAADAC Code of Ethics.
Screening and Intervention: Mastering SBIRT and Motivational Interviewing (MI) (8 CE Hours)
Justifies the use of SBIRT (Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment) as a public health model and differentiates screening from comprehensive assessment.
Comprehensive instruction on the four processes (Engaging, Focusing, Evoking, Planning) and the four guiding principles (RULE) of Motivational Interviewing.
Teaches participants to differentiate between Preparatory (DARN) and Mobilizing (CAT) Change Talk and employ advanced strategies for skillfully addressing Sustain Talk/Resistance.
Suicide Prevention: Crisis Assessment and Management for the New Hampshire SUD Professional (6 CE hrs)
Specifically designed for SUD professionals in New Hampshire, integrating local statutes and resources.
Instruction on selecting and utilizing evidence-based screening instruments, including the Columbia-Suicide Severity Rating Scale (C-SSRS).
Articulates the specific roles and protocols for coordinating care with the NHRRAP/988 system and Mobile Crisis Response Teams (MCRTs).
Mastering Diagnosis and Treatment of Substance Use Disorders (8 Credit Hours)
Participants will accurately apply diagnostic criteria to identify substance use disorders and co occurring conditions.
Professionals will utilize comprehensive assessment tools to determine appropriate levels of clinical care.
Counselors will implement the core skills of motivational interviewing to resolve client ambivalence.
Assessment and Specialized Treatment for Compulsive Gambling Disorder (6 CE Hours)
Dedicated training on Compulsive Gambling Disorder (Gambling Disorder), recognized as the sole non-substance addictive disorder in the DSM-5.
Explores the neurobiological pathways the disorder shares with Substance Use Disorders.
Mastery of evidence-based intervention strategies, primarily MI and CBT, and the exploration of family therapy and pharmacotherapy integration.
The Healing Powers of the Group (3 CE Hours)
Differentiate between the therapeutic functions of psychoeducational groups, process groups, and self-help resources like SMART Recovery and 12-Step programs.
Implement stage-matched interventions and group-specific Motivational Interviewing strategies to enhance member engagement and reduce resistance.
Apply Kansas BSRB ethical standards regarding scope of practice, confidentiality, and informed consent specifically within the group setting.
Navigating Advocacy and Case Management (3 CE Hours)
Strategies to balance client autonomy with systemic requirements.
Application of BSRB regulations regarding scope of practice and record-keeping.
Best practices for "warm handoffs," confidentiality, and interdisciplinary consultation.
Doing the Work of Addiction Counseling (6 CE Hours)
A detailed analysis of scope of practice differences between LAC, LMAC, and LCAC, including supervision and diagnostic mandates.
Strategies for moving from static intake forms to ongoing, multidimensional assessment and client-directed recovery planning.
Application of Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) and Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) guidelines in diverse settings.
A Review of Addiction for the Professional (3 CE Hours)
Innovative insights into the brain reward system and the progression of addiction.
Evidence-based strategies for managing co-occurring disorders and utilizing pharmacotherapy.
Practical application of Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques.
Technology in Addiction Practice (3 CE Hours)
Practitioners will analyze the specific ethical standards for e-therapy and social media outlined in the NAADAC Code of Ethics to prevent boundary violations and licensure complaints.
Participants will evaluate the clinical efficacy of telehealth for medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and psychosocial interventions based on recent systematic reviews.
Learners will implement cross-disciplinary strategies to bridge the "digital divide," ensuring equitable access to technology-assisted services for diverse and rural populations.
Navigating Confidentiality & Legal Risks (3 CE Hours)
Practitioners will analyze the specific conflicts between federal 42 CFR Part 2 regulations and Kansas state reporting laws to prevent inadvertent breaches of confidentiality.
Participants will evaluate the distinct scopes of practice for LMACs working under direction versus LCACs in independent practice to ensure regulatory compliance.
Learners will implement the NAADAC ethical decision-making model to resolve complex dilemmas involving social media boundaries and digital communication.
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