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CEU Matrix is Oklahoma State Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors (OBLADC) approved education provider #20260153.
We offer education to become certified as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC), and Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor/Mental Health (LADC/MH).
Please find your specific hour course packages below for your Oklahoma CADC, LADC, or LADC/MH lesson.
We currently have 110+ courses totaling over 470 hours in our library. Our drug and alcohol courses are online and completed at your own pace with no time limits. CEU Matrix has been providing training nationwide for 15 years.
- Affordable & On-Demand
- Oklahoma Board Approved
- Instant Certificates Upon Completion
Initial Certification Packages
- Degree / Education Required
- Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science / counseling.
- Work Experience Hours Required
- 4,000 hours (minimum 2,000 hours direct counseling).
- Direct Supervision Hours
- 300-hour practicum (minimum 10 hours in each of the 12 core functions).
- State Certification Exam
- IC&RC ADC exam.
- Packaged Courses
- View our 135 Hour Course Package
- Required Content Areas (required hours)
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Oklahoma requires 270 total clock hours of education in alcohol and drug counseling, of which 135 hours must be drug and alcohol-specific. This CEU Matrix 135-hour package provides 135 hours toward the 270 hour education requirement for the CADC.
- Degree / Education Required
- Add-on requirement, not a standalone credential; part of the CADC education track.
- Work Experience Hours Required
- N/A (part of CADC/LADC requirements).
- Direct Supervision Hours
- N/A (part of CADC/LADC requirements).
- State Certification Exam
- N/A (tested as part of CADC/LADC exams).
- Packaged Courses
- View our 45 Hour Course Package
- Required Content Areas (required hours)
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Oklahoma requires 45 clock hours of specialized training in co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders for CADC certification, as defined by the Oklahoma Drug and Alcohol Professional Counselor Association (ODAPCA).
This CEU Matrix 45-hour package covers the full co-occurring disorders requirement. The training covers identifying co-occurring disorders and making appropriate referrals for treatment.
This 45-hour requirement may be completed as part of or in addition to the 270-hour CADC education requirement. For LADC/MH candidates, the co-occurring requirement may alternatively be met through a separate Board-approved co-occurring disorders certification.
- Degree / Education Required
- Master’s degree in addiction counseling or clinical counseling.
- Work Experience Hours Required
- 2,000 hours.
- Direct Supervision Hours
- 300-hour practicum (minimum 10 hours in each of the 12 core functions).
- State Certification Exam
- IC&RC AADC exam.
- Packaged Courses
- View our 90 Hour Course Package
- Required Content Areas (required hours)
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Oklahoma requires 180 total education hours for LADC and LADC/MH certification, including 90 hours in drug and alcohol-specific education, as defined by the Oklahoma Drug and Alcohol Professional Counselor Association (ODAPCA).
This CEU Matrix 90-hour package covers the full 90-hour alcohol and drug-specific education requirement. The remaining 90 hours of general education are typically fulfilled through the candidate’s master’s degree coursework.
Please visit your state’s credentialing board for additional and current information on your credential.
Renewals
Oklahoma Substance Abuse Counselor Resources
Oklahoma Board Website
Official state regulatory board in Oklahoma that licenses and certifies alcohol and drug counselors, setting standards, administering exams, issuing and renewing CADC/LADC credentials, and enforcing professional and continuing education requirements to protect public health and safety.
How to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor in Oklahoma
Complete Education
Enroll in our distance learning program to fulfill educational requirements for certification. Our self-paced, home-study course bundles can be completed anywhere at any time!
Complete Supervised Work Experience
Accrue supervised work experience hours by working in a treatment facility or other relevant setting.
Pass the State Exam
Register with your state certification/licensing board and sign up to take the state exam.
Apply for Certification
Submit application to the state certification/licensure board, including proof of completed education, work experience, exam results, and other required information.
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