CCAPP invites you to become a Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor I (CADC-I)
Becoming certified offers employers and clients a greater sense of your capabilities and experience. Becoming a Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor I with CCAPP will give you the recognition you deserve to move forward in the profession. Having the CADC-I is an accomplishment that tells the world you have the commitment and dedication needed to promote change and save lives.
“CCAPP Certification is the ‘gold standard.’ I know that wherever I go in this profession or in the world, my accomplishments will be valued. The journey toward certification has been more than just a professional pursuit – I’ve learned so much about myself and the gift I have of saving lives. CCAPP made the journey an experience of a lifetime. ”
Benefits of CCAPP’s Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor I Credential:
- Approval to be employed at state-licensed and certified facilities
- Recognition of skills and competencies required to treat clients in any setting
- The security of knowing that you are on the path to the highest levels of certification in California
- The pride that comes with saying, “I’m a CCAPP CADC-I!”
Applicants are not eligible to test in, you will be sent missing documents if you complete an online application for testing in.
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Requirements for applying for the CADC-I Credential without a degree:
- 315 hours approved education
- 255 supervised work experience (field practicum)
- 3,000 hours supervised work experience (includes all practicum hours)
- Passing score on the IC&RC ADC examination
- Renewal due every two years (continuing education required)
Requirements for applying for the CADC-I Credential with an Associate’s Degree:
- Associate’s Degree in Behavioral Science or Allied Mental Health Profession
- 315 hours approved education
- 255 practicum hours
- 2,080 hours supervised work experience (includes all practicum hours)
- Passing Score on IC&RC ADC examination
- Renewal due every two years (continuing education required)
Fees and Discounts
| Portfolio Review | Written Exam | |
| Member | $165 | $174 |
| Non-Member | $280 | $338 |
Application Processing Times!
Application processing times can take four to six weeks. All steps in an application must be submitted in full, must be complete, and must be accurate. An application is complete when every step has a green bubble. A green bubble with a white checkmark means CCAPP staff have verified and approved that step. Any step that is rejected will have a red bubble and must be corrected by the applicant. The processing time will be delayed and not resume until the applicant corrects the rejected step and re-submits all/any rejected steps. Click here for more tips and tricks for our online certifying platform, Certemy.
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