Welcome to CEU Matrix! This 110 hour package of online courses has been assimilated for those who have completed their CDCA Phases I and II educational requirements and wish to move toward completing their credentials for the Ohio LCDC II, III and LICDC. Prior completion of your CDCA provided 70 hours, which are applied to the 180 hour total required for the Ohio LCDC II, III and LICDC. CEU Matrix is an approved distance learning provider and these courses have been approved by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board. ALL 27 of these courses can be purchased for $499! Purchased individually the cost would be over $1400! Simply click on “Add to Cart” link above and then “Checkout” at the bottom of the next page to purchase this package. 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 – (14 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 – (8 hours)

Treatment of Anger and Aggression in Early Recovery – 6 hours
Commitment to Change – Overcoming Errors in Thinking – 2 of 4 hours

Group Process and Techniques Working with Addicted Populations – (8 hours)

Overview of Group Therapy for Substance Abuse Treatment – 8 hours

Assessment and Diagnosis of Addiction – (18 hours)

Screening and Assessment of Clients in the Criminal Justice System (Scheel) – 6 hours
Substance Abuse Screening and Assessment in Criminal Justice Systems (Shearer) – 6 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 – (5 hours)

Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People with Physical and Cognitive Disabilities – 6 hours

Legal and Ethical Issues Pertaining to Chemical Dependency – (3 hours)

The Importance of Ethics in Criminal Justice – 3 hours