Substance Use Disorder Certificate (SUDC)

The Substance Use Disorder Certificate (SUDC) is designed to prepare individuals with the skills necessary to become a substance use counseling professional.

Courses in this certificate meet partial (270 hours) education requirements for the state of Kentucky (Kentucky Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors) certification as a certified alcohol and drug counselor (CADCA Level I, CADCA Level II, and CADC). The CADCA Levels I and II require a high school diploma. The CADC designation is a substance use credential for professionals with a bachelor’s degree (in any field).

This certificate program is beneficial to students in sociology, social work, psychology, criminology, pre-med, nursing, and any closely related human service field. In addition, this is a stand-alone certificate serving professionals that are seeking continued education. 

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This certificate will prepare you as an entry level substance use counselor to work in the field of substance use treatment. You will be prepared to conduct screenings, assessments, make treatment referrals, assist in group treatment, and facilitate psycho-educational groups. 

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