CEU Matrix’s 30-hour Ohio Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) online package is approved by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board (OCDP) and fulfills all education requirements for the CDCA credential.

Every required content area and topic — including Counseling Procedures & Strategies, Group Process & Techniques, Treatment Planning, Assessment & Diagnosis, and Legal & Ethical Issues — is covered in this 30-hour package for CDCA certification.

Upon completion of these courses, you will next apply online at this link: OHIO STATE BOARD for your CDCA credential.  Please see the necessary application instructions on the board website and grid details below.

YOU DO NOT NEED AN EDUCATION GRID IF CDCA RENEWABLE PACKAGE ORDERED ON OR AFTER 7/1/2026. The Ohio board does not require an education grid starting 7/1/2026 to apply and receive your CDCA Renewable.

IF CDCA RENEWABLE PACKAGE ORDERED ON OR BEFORE 7/2/2024:

Download the CDCA Phase II Education Grid

IF CDCA RENEWABLE PACKAGE ORDERED ON OR AFTER 7/3/2024 and before 7/1/2026:

Download the CDCA Phase II Education Grid

If you have any other questions, please call John Tinsley at (512) 843-0866.