CEU Matrix’s 40-hour Ohio Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) Preliminary online package is approved by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board (OCDP) and fulfills all Phase I education requirements for the CDCA Preliminary credential.

Every required content area and topic — including SUD & Recovery Knowledge, Counseling Procedures & Strategies, Group Process & Techniques, Assessment & Diagnosis, and Legal & Ethical Issues — is covered in this 40-hour package for CDCA Preliminary 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