CE Requirements for Texas Substance Abuse Counselor
How many CE units does Texas require?
AADC, ADC, ACPS, CPS, CCDS, CCS, CSC, APS: 40 hours every 2 years. PRSS, PM/PRC, MHPS, RSPS, PSS: 20 hours every 2 years. LADC with Master’s degree: 24 hours every 2 years.
Additional Information
6 hours HIV, Hepatitis C and sexually transmitted diseases. AADC: 3 hours ethics, 3 hours clinical supervision. CCS, CSC: 6 hours clinical supervision. CCGC: 6 hours related to gambling. PRSS, PM/PRC, RSPS: 6 hours ethics. MHPS: 3 hours ethics. Human Trafficking Course-This course has not been approved by TX
PSS: 6 hours peer supervision and leadership training. NAADAC courses accepted. Independent study or distance learning courses must be guided and monitored by the instructor and include an evaluation of performance and/or participation verification. Also, the course must be structured so that students have access to faculty or instructors for questions and assistance in the completion of such course work.
NOTE: Individual Board Rules are subject to change. The approval and acceptance information we provide is believed to be accurate at the time of printing.
Check with your State Regulatory board if you have questions or concerns not clarified by the information provided. Ultimately you are responsible for the acceptance or denial of your license renewal credit hours. See details of Zur Institute's CE board approvals.