CEU Matrix’s 300-hour Delaware Certified Associate Addictions Counselor (CAAC) and Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) online package is approved by the Delaware Certification Board (DCB) and fulfills all education requirements for the CAAC and CADC credentials. Every required content area and topic — including Scientific Principles of Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders, Evidence-Based Screening and Assessment, Evidence-Based Treatment, Counseling, and Referral, and Professional, Ethical, and Legal Responsibilities — is covered in this 300-hour package for CAAC and CADC certification.
- Credit Hours: 300
- Price: $1,250
- State Board Approved
- Affordable & On-Demand
- Instant Certificates Upon Completion
Package Information
Delaware CAAC Certification Requirements and Course Package
This course package offers substantial savings versus purchasing the courses individually. Courses are taken at your convenience, there is no time limit, and everything is done online. If you have any other questions please call John Tinsley at (512) 843-0866.
What This Package Covers
Delaware requires 300 hours of addiction-specific training for both the CAAC and CADC. CEU Matrix’s CAAC and CADC package covers all 300 required hours across the IC&RC ADC domains (no limit on online education):
- Scientific Principles of Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders
- Evidence-Based Screening and Assessment
- Evidence-Based Treatment, Counseling, and Referral
- Professional, Ethical, and Legal Responsibilities (minimum 6 hours SUD ethics)
Please see the “Package Contents” section below for the complete list of courses included in this package.
Certification Requirements
- Education Required: CADC: Associate’s degree minimum in a relevant field covering the ADC domains.
CAAC: High school diploma or GED. - Work Experience: CADC: 5,000 hours of addiction-specific work experience.
CAAC: 8,000 hours of addiction-specific work experience. - Supervised Hours: CADC: 250 hours of on-the-job clinical supervision, with a minimum of 10 hours in each of the 4 ADC domains.
CAAC: 400 hours of on-the-job supervision, with a minimum of 20 hours in each domain. - State Exam: Passing score on the IC&RC ADC exam.
Important Notes
Both the CAAC and CADC are IC&RC reciprocal credentials. They share the same 300-hour training requirement but differ in education, work experience, and supervision requirements (see fields above). A current employer-provided counselor job description — signed by both the applicant and their direct clinical supervisor — is required at time of application.
Renewal Requirements
40 hours of continuing education, including 3 hours of ethics, every 2 years.
Package Contents
PERFORMANCE DOMAIN I – SCREENING, ASSESSMENT AND ENGAGEMENT – 62 hours
- Computerized Assessment of Substance Abuse (4 hours)
- Screening and Assessment of Clients in the Criminal Justice System (6 hours)
- Substance Abuse Screening and Assessment in Criminal Justice Systems (6 hours)
- Anger Management for Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Clients: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Manual (Revised 2025) (3 hours)
- You Can Lead a Horse to Water – Treatment Resistance and Motivation Characteristics of Offenders Who Use Substances (3 hours)
- Treating Early Life Trauma-Related Issues in Early Recovery From Addictive Disorders (4 hours)
- Clinical Drug Testing in Primary Care (3 hours)
- Cluckers, Clockers, Cookers: An Introduction to Drug Control Policy for Substance Abuse Counselors (3 hours)
- A Community Reinforcement Plus Vouchers Approach: Treating Cocaine Addiction Module 1 (4 hours)
- A Community Reinforcement Plus Vouchers Approach: Treating Cocaine Addiction Module 2 (3 hours)
- A Community Reinforcement Plus Vouchers Approach: Treating Cocaine Addiction Module 3 (4 hours)
- The Offender and Addiction – Clinical Case Management (6 hours)
- Substance Abuse and Sexual Assault (3 hours)
- Supporting Infants, Toddlers, and Families Impacted by Caregiver Mental Health Problems, Substance Abuse, and Trauma (4 hours)
- What to Do While You Count to 10: A Practical Guide to Anger Management (6 hours)
PERFORMANCE DOMAIN II – TREATMENT PLANNING, COLLABORATION AND REFERRAL – 103 hours
- Implementing Change in Substance Abuse Treatment Programs (3 hours)
- Motivation for Change in Substance Abuse Treatment (6 hours)
- Treatment Planning: Utilizing the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) (3 hours)
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy TIP 39 Part I (3 hours)
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy TIP 39 Part II (4 hours)
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy TIP 39 Part III (3 hours)
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy TIP 39 Part IV (4 hours)
- Drug Treatment Courts: An Integrated Approach (3 hours)
- Substance Abuse Treatment: Group Therapy (TIP 41) (Revised 2025) (5 hours)
- A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach: Treating Cocaine Addiction (CBA-1) Module 1 (4 hours)
- A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach: Treating Cocaine Addiction (CBA-2) Module 2 (4 hours)
- Major Treatment Issues for Offenders Who Use Substances (6 hours)
- Booting Up the System – Case Management Models, Principles and Practices (3 hours)
- Working With Families of Chemically Dependent Criminal Justice Offenders (3 hours)
- Treatment Needs and Strategies for Individuals in Various Criminal Justice Settings (12 hours)
- Medication Assisted Treatment of Opioid Addiction using Buprenorphine (6 hours)
- Overview of Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment (4 hours)
- Group Treatments for Addiction (6 hours)
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People With Co-Occurring Disorders, Module 1 (Revised 2025) (3 hours)
- Wisdom of the 12 Steps – Step 1 (6 hours)
- Wisdom of the 12 Steps – Step 2 (6 hours)
- Wisdom of the 12 Steps – Step 3 (6 hours)
PERFORMANCE DOMAIN III – COUNSELING – 85 hours
- Counseling for Marijuana Dependence – A Manual for Treating Adults (6 hours)
- Relapse Prevention Counseling (4 hours)
- Substance Abuse Counseling for Clients with HIV/AIDS (3 hours)
- Treating Chronic Mental Illness & Substance Use Disorders: Individual and Group Counseling Strategies (6 hours)
- Addiction Counseling Competencies: The Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Professional Practice (Module 1) (3 hours)
- Addiction Counseling Competencies: The Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Professional Practice (Module 2) (3 hours)
- Treatment of Anger and Aggression in Early Recovery (6 hours)
- Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment (3 hours)
- Overview of Group Therapy for Substance Abuse Treatment (8 hours)
- Treatment of Adolescents with Substance Use Disorders, Module 1 (3 hours)
- Treatment of Adolescents with Substance Use Disorders, Module 2 (3 hours)
- Coping With Feelings and Moods (4 hours)
- Drug and Alcohol Dependence: The Problem, The Solution, and Co-Occurring Disorders (3 hours)
- Managing Depressive Symptoms in Substance Abuse Clients During Early Recovery (6 hours)
- The Offender and Addiction – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (6 hours)
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People With Co-Occurring Disorders, Module 2 (Revised 2025) (3 hours)
- Commitment to Change – Overcoming Errors in Thinking (4 hours)
- Commitment to Change – The Power of Consequences (4 hours)
- Commitment to Change – Habits That Block Change (4 hours)
- Mind Over Matter: The Brain’s Response to Drugs. A Teacher’s Guide (3 hours)
PERFORMANCE DOMAIN IV – PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL RESPONSIBLITIES – 50 hours
- Ethical Decision Making for Counselors (4 hours)
- Ethical Practice with Special Populations (3 hours)
- Personal Wellness for Substance Abuse Counselors (3 hours)
- The Importance of Ethics in Criminal Justice (3 hours)
- Clinical Supervision: Models, Roles and Responsibilities, Ethics and Legal Issues (3 hours)
- Retraining and Updating on Currently Abused Drugs (3 hours)
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People with Physical and Cognitive Disabilities (6 hours)
- Faith Based Substance Abuse Treatment (3 hours)
- Powerlessness or Empowerment? Special Issues in Treating Women Offenders Who Abuse Substances (3 hours)
- An Introduction to Treatment Medications: What Every Counselor Should Know (4 hours)
- Considerations for the Provision of E-Therapy (3 hours)
- HIV and Other Blood-Borne Infections in Drug Users (6 hours)
- Simple Communications for Complicated People (6 hours)
Package FAQs
What are the requirements for Delaware CADC certification?
Delaware requires 300 hours of addiction-specific training, a high school diploma or GED, 4,000 hours of work experience, 150 hours of clinical supervision, and a passing score on the IC&RC ADC exam.
Can I complete Delaware CADC training online?
Yes. Delaware does not limit online education hours for the CADC or CAADC. CEU Matrix offers the full 300-hour CADC package and 180-hour CAADC package online through Delaware Certification Board (DCB)-approved coursework.
How many CE hours are needed for Delaware certification renewal?
40 hours of continuing education every 2 years, including 3 hours of ethics. This applies to both the CADC and CAADC credentials.
Approved and Widely Recognized
CEU Matrix is approved by the following national and state accreditation boards:
CEU Matrix is approved with the following state boards:
Arkansas (ASACB), California (CCAPP #OS-07-394-0222), California (CADTP #250), Connecticut (#0115-5202), Delaware (DCB #37), Florida (FCB #5141-A), Georgia (ADACBGA #2026-4-003), Illinois (IAODAPCA #19345), Kentucky, Louisiana (LA ADRA #E026), Michigan (MCBAP), Missouri (Missouri CB #183), New Mexico (NMCBBHP #2046), North Carolina (NCSAPPB), Ohio (OCDP #50-19236), Oklahoma (OBLADS #20260153), Texas (TCB #1758-07)
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