Renewal Requirements

CADC-III & CADC-III (CA)

CADC-III is held by those who have taken the IC&RC ADC exam with CCAPP and have earned the international credential. CADC-III (CA) is held by individuals who transferred from another credential and are not eligible for the international credential or reciprocity outside California. Professionals may get the (CA) removed by applying for advancement and taking the appropriate exam.

CADC-III & CADC-III (CA)

Important Renewal Information

Expired Credentials

If your renewal application was completed after your due date, you will be required to submit a letter to the CCAPP Credentialing Board, providing an explanation as to why your credential has lapsed. Please be sure that the letter includes a valid date and an original signature. Once composed, you can scan and attach it to an email to [email protected]. You may also mail the original copy of the letter to our Sacramento address if you do not have access to a scanner. Please mail the original letter to:

CCAPP Credentialing Board
PO Box 214127
Sacramento, CA 95821

Upon receiving your letter, you will be added to the Board’s calendar for review.  They will review your information and make a decision before reaching out to you with instructions on moving forward. Please note that it is your responsibility to complete this letter as soon as possible and any delays on your part may slow down the processing of your renewal.

Renewal of Certification Hours - Clarification

A total of 50 hours of continuing education is required every two years for most CCAPP credentials.  These hours must include a minimum of  40 continuing education hours, of which six must be in ethics. Continuing education hours must be earned through a CCAPP-approved provider with a current provider number. 10 hours may be earned in "professional development (professional development hours PDHs). PDHs do not have to be earned through CCAPP providers. The 50-hour requirement can be met with all CEH education, or any combination of hours, as long as the PDH portion is NOT MORE THAN 10 HOURS.

CCAPP will accept a maximum of eight (8) CEUs per day for education completed.

I. Continuing Education: Alcohol/Drug Counseling CCAPP (provider numbers are required, 40 hours minimum)

• • • Workshops/seminars: Counseling Skills Basic Courses including at Masters Level may not be used for renewal. A minimum of 30 hours must be completed in workshops and seminars on counseling skills and must be given by approved providers with current CCAPP-approved provider numbers. It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure that the workshop has an approved provider number. All documentation must have the approved provider number and be in advanced alcohol/drug skills.
    • Design/Implementation/Presentation of Alcohol/Drug Counseling Topics for an approved CCAPP provider number. (Document by submitting a letter from the administrator, supervisor, or coordinator of activity starting date, type of activity,  hours involved, the outline of activities, and sample brochures, handouts, and other educational materials.
    • Initial oral training by Approved ICRC/AODA Supervisors. (Document by submitting a copy of the Certificate)
    • Ethics: Six (6) hours effective Jan. 2013. Nine (9) hours effective June 1, 2024, a minimum of three (3) of these hours must be on the subjects of diversity, inclusion, culture, equity, or LGBTQIA2+.
    • Trainers receive 1 hour for preparation for each hour of training and each hour for presentation.

II. Professional Development Hours: CCAPP provider numbers are not required (10 hours maximum)

• • • Design/Implementation/Presentation of Alcohol/Drug Counseling and related topics. Not an approved provider program. (Document by submitting a letter from the administrator, supervisor, or coordinator of activity starting date, type of activity,  hours involved, the outline of activities, and sample brochures, handouts, and other educational materials.
    • In-service Education. Formalized training within institutions such as clinics and treatment centers provided for the development/enhancement of skills. (Document by submitting a letter or certificate verifying participation.
    • Self-improvement seminars, workshops, etc. Formal organized workshop/training which focuses on personal and professional growth issues:
      1. Burnout workshop/seminar;
      2. Personal Growth (identification of strength and limitations, stress management, relaxation, leisure time skills, proper nutrition, spirituality):
      3. Relapse prevention;
      4. Professional Growth (self-assessment, resources, professional behavior, support services; i.e., ACA. eating disorders, child abuse, etc., peer assistance.) (5)Instruction hours of retreat programs which meet the above criteria of professional development are accepted.

Included as Professional Development

1. 1. 1. CCAPP Board of Directors Meeting participation. CCAPP Credentialing Board meeting participation.
      2. CCAPP District Meeting Participation
      3. Approved CCAPP/CCAPP Credentialing Committee Volunteer Work (document by submitting letter or certificate verifying participation).
      4. Examination performed by qualified CPM Evaluators/Commissioners

Not Included in Professional Development

1. 1. 1. Volunteer 12-step work
      2. Volunteer counseling at step houses/service centers
      3. 12-step meeting attendance, camps, retreats, conferences, etc.
      4. Group or individual counseling or psychotherapy

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