CEU Matrix’s 300-hour Florida Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) online package is approved by the Florida Certification Board (FCB) and fulfills all education requirements for the CAC credential. Every required content area and topic — including Scientific Principles of Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders, Evidence-Based Screening and Assessment, Evidence-Based Treatment, Counseling, and Referral, and Professional, Ethical, and Legal Responsibilities — is covered in this 300-hour package for CAC certification.
- Credit Hours: 300
- Price: $1,275
- State Board Approved
- Affordable & On-Demand
- Instant Certificates Upon Completion
Package Information
Florida CAC Certification Requirements and Course Package
This course package offers substantial savings versus purchasing the courses individually. Courses are taken at your convenience, there is no time limit, and everything is done online. If you have any other questions please call John Tinsley at (512) 843-0866.
What This Package Covers
Florida requires 300 hours of addiction-specific training for the CAC. This CEU Matrix 300-hour Florida CAC package covers the full requirement across the 4 FCB performance domains:
- Scientific Principles of Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders
- Evidence-Based Screening and Assessment
- Evidence-Based Treatment, Counseling, and Referral
- Professional, Ethical, and Legal Responsibilities (minimum 6 hours counselor ethics)
Please see the “Package Contents” section below for the complete list of courses included in this package.
Certification Requirements
- Education Required: High school diploma or GED minimum. A related degree reduces work experience and supervised hours requirements.
- Work Experience: HS diploma/GED or unrelated degree: 6,000 hours.
Related Associate’s: 5,000 hours.
Related Bachelor’s: 4,000 hours.
Related Master’s or higher: 2,000 hours. - Supervised Hours: HS diploma/GED or unrelated degree: 300 hours.
Related Associate’s: 250 hours.
Related Bachelor’s: 200 hours.
Related Master’s or higher: 100 hours.
Minimum 10 hours of supervision required per performance domain. - State Exam: IC&RC ADC exam.
Important Notes
The CAC does not permit independent practice — services must be provided in community mental health centers or licensed inpatient or outpatient settings. Three letters of recommendation supporting applicant readiness are required. Exam registration is permitted only after application review and board approval.
Renewal Requirements
40 CE hours every 2 years, including 6 hours of ethics.
Package Contents
Clinical Evaluation – 25 hours
- Substance Abuse Screening and Assessment in Criminal Justice Systems (6 hours)
- Overview of Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment (4 hours)
- Motivation for Change in Substance Abuse Treatment (6 hours)
- Clinical Drug Testing in Primary Care (3 hours)
- Treating Chronic Mental Illness and Substance Use Disorders: Individual and Group Counseling Strategies (6 hours)
Treatment Planning – 25 hours
- You Can Lead a Horse to Water – Treatment Resistance and Motivation Characteristics of Offenders Who Use Substances (3 hours)
- Use of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Criminal Justice Settings (5 hours)
- Substance Use Disorders Recovery with a Focus on Employment and Education (3 hours)
- The Sober Life Treatment Series (4 hours)
- Treating Substance Use Disorder in Older Adults, Module 1 (4 hours)
- Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorders, Module 1 (3 hours)
- Treatment for Stimulant Use Disorders, Module 2 (3 hours)
Counseling – 45 hours
- Certified Facilitator – Samenow’s Tactics: Habits That Block Change (8 hours)
- Counseling for Marijuana Dependence (6 hours)
- Relapse Prevention Counseling (4 hours)
- Treatment Needs and Strategies for Individuals in Various Criminal Justice Settings (12 hours)
- Counseling Approaches to Promote Recovery From Problematic Substance Use and Related Issues, Module 1 (3 hours)
- Counseling Approaches to Promote Recovery From Problematic Substance Use and Related Issues, Module 2 (4 hours)
- Counseling Approaches to Promote Recovery From Problematic Substance Use and Related Issues, Module 3 (4 hours)
- Counseling Approaches to Promote Recovery From Problematic Substance Use and Related Issues, Module 4 (4 hours)
Case Management and Referral – 10 hours
- Booting Up the System – Case Management Models, Principles and Practices (3 hours)
- A Community Reinforcement Plus Vouchers Approach: Treating Cocaine Addiction, Module 1 (4 hours)
- A Community Reinforcement Plus Vouchers Approach: Treating Cocaine Addiction, Module 2 (3 hours)
Client, Family and Community Education – 15 hours
- Substance Abuse and Sexual Assault (3 hours)
- Anger Management for Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Clients: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Manual (Revised 2025) (3 hours)
- A Community Reinforcement Plus Vouchers Approach: Treating Cocaine Addiction, Module 3 (4 hours)
- Maintaining Fidelity to Assertive Community Treatment (ACT): Current Issues and Innovations in Implementation (5 hours)
Documentation – 10 hours
- Screening and Assessment of Clients in the Criminal Justice System (6 hours)
- Computerized Assessment of Substance Abuse (CASA) (4 hours)
Ethical and Professional Responsibilities – 30 hours
- Ethical Practice with Special Populations (3 hours)
- The Importance of Ethics in Criminal Justice (3 hours)
- Using Technology-Based Therapeutic Tools in Behavioral Health Services (6 hours)
- Drug Treatment Courts: An Integrated Approach (3 hours)
- Ethical Decision Making for Counselors (4 hours)
- Ethics, Boundaries and Dual Relationships: Professional Issues for Addiction Professionals (3 hours)
- Overcoming COVID Stress for Addictions and Other Helping Professionals (1 hour)
- Cluckers, Clockers, and Cookers: An Introduction to Drug Control Policy for Substance Abuse Counselors (3 hours)
- The Clinical Evaluation: Professional Competencies and Elements to Consider for Using DSM-5 for Substance Use and Co-Occurring Disorders (4 hours)
Understanding Addiction/Treatment Knowledge – 70 hours
- Mind Over Matter: The Brain’s Response to Drugs (3 hours)
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People With Co-Occurring Disorders, Module 1 (Revised 2025)
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People With Co-Occurring Disorders, Module 2 (Revised 2025)
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People With Co-Occurring Disorders, Module 3 (Revised 2025)
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People With Co-Occurring Disorders, Module 4 (Revised 2025)
- Commitment to Change: Overcoming Errors in Thinking (4 hours)
- Retraining and Updating Currently Abused Drugs (3 hours)
- Drug and Alcohol Dependence: The Problem, The Solution, and Co-Occurring Disorders (3 hours)
- Treatment Planning: Utilizing the Addiction Severity Index (ASI) (3 hours)
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy TIP 39 Part I (3 hours)
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy TIP 39 Part II (4 hours)
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy TIP 39 Part III (3 hours)
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Family Therapy TIP 39 Part IV (4 hours)
- Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment (3 hours)
- Overview of Group Therapy for Substance Abuse Treatment (8 hours)
- Implementing Change in Substance Abuse Treatment (3 hours)
- Substance Abuse Treatment: Group Therapy (TIP 41) (Revised 2025) (5 hours)
- Powerless or Empowerment? Special Issues in Treating Women (3 hours)
Application to Practice / Professional Readiness – 70 hours
- HIV and Other Blood-Borne Infections in Drug Users (6 hours)
- Group Treatments for Addiction (6 hours)
- Treating Clients in the Criminal Justice System (3 hours)
- Clinical Supervision: Models, Roles and Responsibilities, Ethics and Legal Issues (3 hours)
- Competencies for Substance Abuse Treatment Clinical Supervisors (3 hours)
- Certified Facilitator – Samenow’s The Power of Consequences (8 hours)
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Domestic Violence (6 hours)
- Supporting Infants, Toddlers, and Families Impacted by Caregiver Mental Health Problems, Substance Abuse and Trauma (4 hours)
- Working With Families of Chemically Dependent Criminal Justice Offenders (3 hours)
- Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor, Module 1 (3 hours)
- Clinical Supervision and Professional Development of the Substance Abuse Counselor, Module 2 (3 hours)
- A Cognitive Behavioral Approach: Treating Cocaine Addiction, Module 1 (4 hours)
- A Cognitive Behavioral Approach: Treating Cocaine Addiction, Module 2 (4 hours)
- Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment (3 hours)
- Effective Tools for Treating Pain While Reducing Opioid Use (4 hours)
- Faith Based Substance Abuse Treatment (3 hours)
- Introduction to Medications for Opioid Use Disorder Treatment (1 hour)
- Criminal Addicts or Addicted Criminals: Theories of the Drug-Crime Relationship (3 hours)
Package FAQs
How do I become a certified addiction counselor in Florida?
Florida’s substance use credentials are overseen by the Florida Certification Board (FCB). The CAC (Certified Addiction Counselor) is the entry-level credential: 300 training hours, work experience scaled to your degree (6,000 hours with a high school diploma down to 2,000 hours with a related master’s), and a passing IC&RC ADC exam. The CAP (Certified Addiction Professional) and MCAP (Master’s-Level CAP) are advanced credentials that build on a bachelor’s or master’s degree.
What is the difference between CAC, CAP, and MCAP in Florida?
The CAC is Florida’s entry credential — open to high school graduates and using the IC&RC ADC exam. The CAP requires a related bachelor’s degree, 4,000 work hours at the Tier II level, and a passing CAP exam. The MCAP requires a master’s degree in counseling, psychology, or social work, 4,000 work hours, and a passing MCAP exam. CAP and MCAP are FCB-specific credentials, not IC&RC reciprocal.
What exam do I need to pass for the Florida CAC, CAP, or MCAP?
The CAC requires a passing score on the IC&RC Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) examination, administered by the Florida Certification Board and portable across IC&RC member states. The CAP requires the CAP examination — an FCB-developed exam covering Florida’s nine training domains. The MCAP requires the MCAP examination, also FCB-developed and aligned with master’s-level performance domains.
What are the CAC certification requirements in Florida?
Florida’s CAC requires 300 hours of FCB-approved training across four performance domains: scientific principles of substance use, evidence-based screening and assessment, evidence-based treatment and counseling, and professional/ethical/legal responsibilities. Supervised work experience scales with education — 300 supervised hours and 6,000 work hours for a high school diploma, down to 100 supervised hours and 2,000 work hours for a related master’s. A minimum of 10 supervised hours per performance domain is required, plus a passing IC&RC ADC exam. CEU Matrix’s FCB-approved 300-hour CAC package covers all four performance domains in full.
How long does it take to get CAC certified in Florida?
Training is self-paced — 300 hours across four performance domains. The longest factor is supervised work experience, which scales with your degree: 6,000 hours with a high school diploma (about three years full-time), 4,000 hours with a related bachelor’s, or 2,000 hours with a related master’s. Most candidates complete the CAC in 1.5 to 4 years depending on degree pathway.
When does my Florida certification renew?
Florida certification renewal cycles vary by credential. The CAC renews every two years and requires 40 CE hours including 6 hours of ethics. The CAP and MCAP renew annually on June 30 and require 20 CE hours per year, relevant to at least one performance domain. Continuing education credits must come from FCB-approved providers. CEU Matrix offers FCB-approved CE courses that count toward CAC, CAP, and MCAP renewal — including the required ethics hours.
Is the Florida CAC certification IC&RC reciprocal?
Yes for the CAC. The Florida CAC requires the IC&RC Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) exam, which is portable across IC&RC member boards in other states. The Florida CAP and MCAP are FCB-specific credentials — they require FCB-developed examinations and are not part of the IC&RC reciprocity system.
Can I transfer my certification to Florida from another state?
Counselors holding an IC&RC ADC-equivalent credential from another IC&RC member state can transfer to the Florida CAC through reciprocity, provided their issuing board is in good standing with IC&RC. Transfers to the Florida CAP or MCAP are not handled through IC&RC reciprocity — applicants must apply directly to the Florida Certification Board, meet the relevant degree and work-experience requirements, and pass the FCB CAP or MCAP examination.
Are CEU Matrix's Florida packages approved by the FCB Board?
Yes. CEU Matrix is an FCB-approved continuing education provider. Florida’s CAC, CAP Tier I, CAP Tier II, and MCAP packages cover the full performance-domain distribution required by the Florida Certification Board — every required topic from Understanding Addiction/Treatment Knowledge to Professional Responsibilities (including the required 6 hours of ethics) is included.
How do I access my courses and track progress?
All courses become available in your CEU Matrix Student Center the moment payment clears, with no enrollment delay. Coursework is fully self-paced — there is no fixed completion deadline. Your progress, exam scores, and earned certificates are tracked automatically and stored under “My Courses,” giving you a single consolidated view of your Florida credential progress and total hours earned.
Approved and Widely Recognized
CEU Matrix is approved by the following national and state accreditation boards:
CEU Matrix is approved with the following state boards:
Arkansas (ASACB), California (CCAPP #OS-07-394-0222), California (CADTP #250), Connecticut (#0115-5202), Delaware (DCB #37), Florida (FCB #5141-A), Georgia (ADACBGA #2026-4-003), Illinois (IAODAPCA #19345), Kentucky, Louisiana (LA ADRA #E026), Michigan (MCBAP), Missouri (Missouri CB #183), New Mexico (NMCBBHP #2046), North Carolina (NCSAPPB), Ohio (OCDP #50-19236), Oklahoma (OBLADS #20260153), Texas (TCB #1758-07)
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