Overview
The Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Certificate 2 meets the educational requirements for the State of Ohio Renewable Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) credential. Coursework includes counseling and interviewing techniques, ethics in addiction treatment, and relapse prevention and treatment.
Prior to beginning the CDCA2 Certificate, students must hold their CDCA PRE credential. Students must hold the CDCA PRE for a minimum of 10 months, but no more than 13 months, before applying for the CDCA Renewable credential.
For information on the credential in the State of Ohio, see the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board website: https://ocdp.ohio.gov/get-certified-licensed/treatment/cdca/01-cdca.
Related Programs
Addiction Studies Certificate (ADSC)Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Certificate 1 (CDCA1C)Human and Social Services - Addiction Studies Major (HSSAD)Human and Social Services (HSS)Associate of Arts (AARTS) with a related focusContacts
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
Advisor
Career Outlook
Graduates Are Prepared To
- Work in a variety of entry-level positions in the addiction/substance abuse field
Representative Job Titles For Graduates
- Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (must meet Ohio licensing requirements)
- Addiction Counselor
- Caseworker
- Mental Health Aid
- Probation Assistant
Graduate Employment Outlook
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for addiction/substance abuse counselors is expected to increase by 23 percent through 2030, much faster than average for all occupations.
$22.91/hr (median)
Graduate Starting Salary Projections
Contacts
Academic Fieldwork Coordinator
Advisor
Curriculum
Effective 2024-2025 academic year
Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant Certificate 2 (CDCA2C)
| Semester 1 | Lec | Lab | Credits | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADC 115 | Ethics in Addiction Treatment | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ADC 125 | Relapse, Treatment, and Prevention | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HSV 115 | Counseling and Interviewing Techniques | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total Credits: | 9 | 0 | 9 | |