Lesson Resources
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
Lessons
CDCA Prelim C1-Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Knowledge, Part a
CDCA Prelim C1-Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Knowledge, Part b
CDCA Prelim C1-Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Knowledge, Part c
CDCA Prelim C1-Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Knowledge, Part d
CDCA Prelim C2-Counseling Procedures and Strategies as Applied to Those with SUDs, Part a
CDCA Prelim C2-Counseling Procedures and Strategies as Applied to Those with SUDs, Part b
CDCA Prelim C2-Counseling Procedures and Strategies as Applied to Those with SUDs, Part c
CDCA Prelim C2-Counseling Procedures and Strategies as Applied to Those with SUDs, Part d
CDCA Prelim C2-Counseling Procedures and Strategies as Applied to Those with SUDs, Part e
CDCA Prelim C2-Counseling Procedures and Strategies as Applied to Those with SUDs, Parts f,g
CDCA Prelim C2-Counseling Procedures and Strategies as Applied to Those with SUDs, Part h
CDCA Prelim C2-Counseling Procedures and Strategies as Applied to Those with SUDs, Part i
CDCA Prelim C3-Group Process and Techniques, Parts a,b,c,d
CDCA Prelim C4-Assessment and Diagnosis of SUD, Part a
CDCA Prelim C4-Assessment and Diagnosis of SUD, Parts b,c
CDCA Prelim C8-Treatment Planning, Parts a,b
CDCA Prelim C8-Treatment Planning, Part c
CDCA Prelim C8-Treatment Planning, Part d
CDCA Prelim C8-Treatment Planning, Part e
CDCA Prelim C9-Legal and Ethical Issues Pertaining to Substance Use Disorder Counselors, Part a
CDCA Prelim C9-Legal and Ethical Issues Pertaining to Substance Use Disorder Counselors, Part b
CDCA Prelim C9-Legal and Ethical Issues Pertaining to Substance Use Disorder Counselors, Part c