EARN CEUs WHILE YOU TRAIN IN ADDICTION COUNSELING.

Right now, there’s a shortage of trained addiction counselors. Very few people with substance abuse issues are receiving effective treatment, leaving them open to a lifetime of chronic, disabling conditions. If you want to step up your skills, this is a good time and place to do it. 

We offer specialized online CEU courses as well as a Professional Certificate in Addiction Counseling. These courses are designed for working professionals in counseling, social work, and behavioral health. Earn CEUs while gaining expertise in one of the most urgent and in-demand areas of mental health today. 

ASCI2000 - The Neuroscience of Addiction

APRI2000 - The Principles of Addiction

APRA2000 - The Practice of Addiction Counseling

Learning Path | 20 CEs | Estimated 20-Hour Workload

Learning Path | 20 CEs | Estimated 20-Hour Workload

Learning Path | 20 CEs | Estimated 20-Hour Workload

$199.00

$199.00

$199.00

ACSK2000 - Advanced Addiction Counseling Skills

Learning Path | 20 CEs | Estimated 20-Hour Workload

APRI2004 - Trauma-Informed Care: Moving Beyond Symptom Management

Micro-Course | 5 CEs | Estimated 5-Hour Workload

ASCI2003 - At Risk: Adolescence and Addiction

Micro-Course | 5 CEs | Estimated 5-Hour Workload

$199.00

$49.00

$49.00

APRA2003 - Telehealth and Ethical Practice

Micro-Course | 5 CEs | Estimated 5-Hour Workload

ADDC3000 - Addiction Counseling Professional Certificate

Learning Path | 80 CEs | Estimated 80-Hour Workload

$49.00

$799.00

Evidence-based approaches: Get grounded in proven methods like motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and trauma-informed care.

Co-occurring disorders: Learn how to support clients who are navigating both addiction and mental health diagnoses.

Cultural and ethical issues: Address stigma, bias, and ethical concerns while protecting confidentiality and trust.

Family and systems dynamics: Understand how addiction impacts not just individuals but relationships, families, and communities.

Treatment planning: Build comprehensive, personalized recovery plans that combine behavioral, medical, and community supports.

• CEUs: As a frontline health professional, you can earn continuing education hours. Instructions for claiming CEUs are included in each micro-course.

• Addiction counseling certificate: Earn an Addiction Counseling Professional Certificate you can share on social media and add to your resume.

• No Prerequisites: Open to all students.

• Flexible Learning: Self-paced, on-demand, mobile-accessible.

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