Ohio LCDC II, III, and LICDC

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Retraining and Updating on Currently Abused Drugs (Revised 2026) 3 CEs
3 Hours of Educational Credit
$39.00
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OCDP-Approved CDCA Preliminary Bundle (40 hours)
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HIV and Other Blood-Borne Infections in Drug Users (Revised 2026) (3 hours)
3 Hours of Educational Credit
$39.00
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Lesson Resources

Welcome to CEU Matrix! This package of online courses has been assimilated for individuals to fulfill the 180 hour educational requirement for the Ohio LCDC II, III and LICDC credentials. CEU Matrix is an approved distance learning provider and these courses have been approved by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board. ALL 44 of these courses can be purchased for $799! Purchased individually the cost would be over $2300! Simply click on “Add to Cart” link above and then “Checkout” at the bottom of the next page to purchase this package. An installment plan is available if you are interested. Courses are taken at your convenience, there is no time limit, and everything is done online.

After completing all  courses you will then need to apply online with the state at: ocdp.ohio.gov.

If you have any other questions please call John Tinsley at (800) 421-4609. Here is a list of the nine required subject areas and the courses that fulfill these areas:

Theories of Addiction – (24 hours)

Treating Early Life Trauma-Related Issues in Early Recovery from Addictive Disorders – 4 hours
Addiction Counseling Competencies, Module 1 – 3 hours
Addiction Counseling Competencies, Module 2 – 3 hours
Commitment to Change-Overcoming Errors in Thinking – 2 of 4 hours
Criminal Addicts or Addicted Criminals? Theories of the Drug-Crime Relationship – 3 hours
Faith Based Substance Abuse Treatment – 3 hours
Providing Services to Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders, Module 1 – 3 hours
Providing Services to Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders, Module 4 – 3 hours

Counseling Procedures and Strategies with Addicted Populations – (30 hours)

Anger Management for Substance Abuse and Mental Health Clients – 3 hours
Counseling for Marijuana Dependence-A Manual for Treating Adults – 6 hours
Major Treatment Issues for Offenders Who Use Substances – 6 hours
Powerless or Empowerment? Special Issues in Treating Women – 3 hours
Treatment of Anger and Aggression in Early Recovery – 6 hours
Managing Depressive Symptoms in Substance Abuse Clients During Early Recovery – 4 of 6 hrs.
Commitment to Change – Overcoming Errors in Thinking – 2 of 4 hours

Group Process and Techniques Working with Addicted Populations – (18 hours)

Group Treatment for Addiction – 6 hours
Overview of Group Therapy for Substance Abuse Treatment – 8 hours
Treating Chronic Mental Illness & Substance Use Disorders: Individual and Group Counseling
Strategies – 4 of 6 hours

Assessment and Diagnosis of Addiction – (24 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
Overview of Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment – 2 of 4 hours
Providing Services to Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders, Module 2 – 6 hours

Relationship Counseling with Addicted Populations – (24 hours)

Working with Families of Chemically Dependent Criminal Justice Offenders – 3 hours
Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy, Module 1 – 3 hours
Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy, Module 3 – 3 hours
Coping with Feelings and Moods – 4 hours
Treatment of Adolescents with Substance Use Disorders, Module 2 – 3 hours
Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy, Module 4 – 4 hours
Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy, Module 2 – 4 hours

Pharmacology – (18 hours)

An Introduction to Treatment Medications, What Every Counselor Should Know – 4 hours
Medication Assisted Treatment of Opioid Addiction Using Buprenorphine – 5 hours
Mind Over Matter: The Brain’s Response to Drugs. A Teacher’s Guide – 3 hours
Retraining and Updating Currently Abused Drugs – 3 hours
Drug and Alcohol Dependence: The Problem, The Solution, and Co-Occurring Disorders – 3 hrs

Prevention Strategies – (12 hours)

Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment – 3 hours
HIV & Other Blood-Borne Infections in Drug Users – 6 hours
Personal Wellness for Substance Abuse Counselors – 3 hours

Treatment Planning – (18 hours)

Treatment Planning: Utilizing the Addiction Severity Index – 3 hours
Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People with Physical and Cognitive Disabilities – 6 hours
Treating Clients in the Criminal Justice System – 3 hours
Managing Depressive Symptoms in Substance Abuse Clients During Early Recovery – 2 of 6 hrs.
Treating Chronic Mental Illness & Substance Use Disorders: Individual and Group Counseling
Strategies – 2 of 6 hours
Overview of Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment – 2 of 4 hours

Legal and Ethical Issues Pertaining to Chemical Dependency – (12 hours)

Ethical Practice with Special Populations – 3 hours
The Importance of Ethics in Criminal Justice – 3 hours
Clinical Supervision: Models Roles and Responsibilities, Ethics and Legal Issues – 3 hours
Cluckers, Clockers, Cookers: An Introduction to Drug Control Policy for Substance Abuse
Counselors – 3 hours

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