CEU Matrix’s 300-hour Louisiana Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC), and Registered Addiction Counselor (RAC) online package is approved by the Louisiana Addictive Disorder Regulatory Authority (ADRA) and fulfills all education requirements for the LAC, CAC, and RAC credentials. Every required content area and topic — including Screening, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Counseling, Crisis Intervention, Case Management, and professional ethics — is covered in this 300-hour package for LAC, CAC, and RAC certification.
- Credit Hours: 300
- Price: $1,330
- State Board Approved
- Affordable & On-Demand
- Instant Certificates Upon Completion
Package Information
Louisiana 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
Louisiana requires 300 hours of education for the RAC, CAC, and LAC credentials. This CEU Matrix 300-hour package provides full coverage of the required education hours. At least 180 hours must be substance use disorder-specific, aligned with the 12 Core Functions of addiction counseling: Screening, Intake, Orientation, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Counseling, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Client Education, Referral, Reports and Record Keeping, and Consultation. A minimum of 6 hours must be in professional ethics. The remaining hours may be in related counseling education (psychology, sociology, human development, etc.). Louisiana places no restrictions on completing education through distance learning.
Please see the “Package Contents” section below for the complete list of courses included in this package.
Certification Requirements
- Education Required: LAC: Master’s degree in human services, behavioral science, or approved discipline. CAC: Bachelor’s degree in human services, behavioral science, or related discipline. RAC: High school diploma or equivalent (minimum age 21).
- Work Experience: LAC: 2,000 hours; CAC: 4,000 hours; RAC: 6,000 hours. All must be supervised work experience in an agency or facility that regularly treats clients with addictive disorders (paid or voluntary). Maximum 2,000 hours credited per year. Must be attested to by a licensed mental health provider, CAC, RAC, or designated facility administrator.
- Supervised Hours: 300 hours of direct clinical supervision, provided face-to-face with a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS). Supervision covers the 123 competencies outlined in TAP 21 (Addiction Counseling Competencies). Minimum 1 hour per week. Must be documented and verified by the supervising CCS.
- State Exam: LAC: IC&RC AADC examination. CAC and RAC: IC&RC ADC examination. Administered per ADRA examination requirements.
Important Notes
This package provides 300 hours of education, meeting Louisiana’s full 300-hour requirement. All applicants must also complete a separate 300-hour direct clinical supervision requirement with a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) — this is a fieldwork requirement, not online coursework. Minimum age 21 for all three credentials. Background check, 3 letters of recommendation, and 2-year sobriety requirement apply. CAC and RAC cannot practice independently; LAC has independent scope of practice. In-service training conducted by an employer does not count toward continuing education for renewal.
Renewal Requirements
Biennial (every 2 years); 48 CE hours per cycle, including a minimum of 6 hours in professional ethics. All continuing education must be from an ADRA-approved educational provider (AEP) or approved institution of higher education (AIHE) — in-service training does not qualify.
Package Contents
LAC, CAC, and RAC Initial Certification – 300 hours – $1,330
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT – 180 HOURS
- Computerized Assessment of Substance Abuse (4 hours)
- Substance Abuse Screening and Assessment in Criminal Justice Systems (6 hours)
- Anger Management for Substance Use Disorder and Mental Health Clients: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Manual (Revised 2025) (3 hours)
- You Can Lead a Horse to Water – Treatment Resistance and Motivation Characteristics of Offenders Who Use Substances (3 hours)
- Treating Early Life Trauma-Related Issues in Early Recovery From Addictive Disorders (4 hours)
- Substance Abuse and Sexual Assault (3 hours)
- Supporting Infants, Toddlers, and Families Impacted by Caregiver Mental Health Problems, Substance Abuse, and Trauma (4 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)
- A Community Reinforcement Plus Vouchers Approach: Treating Cocaine Addiction Module 3 (4 hours)
- Implementing Change in Substance Abuse Treatment Programs (3 hours)
- Motivation for Change in Substance Abuse Treatment (6 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)
- Substance Abuse Treatment: Group Therapy (TIP 41) (Revised 2025) (5 hours)
- A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach: Treating Cocaine Addiction (CBA-1) Module 1 (4 hours)
- A Cognitive-Behavioral Approach: Treating Cocaine Addiction (CBA-2) Module 2 (4 hours)
- Major Treatment Issues for Offenders Who Use Substances (6 hours)
- Working With Families of Chemically Dependent Criminal Justice Offenders (3 hours)
- Medication Assisted Treatment of Opioid Addiction using Buprenorphine (6 hours)
- Treatment of Anger and Aggression in Early Recovery (6 hours)
- Managing Depressive Symptoms in Substance Abuse Clients During Early Recovery (6 hours)
- Overview of Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment (4 hours)
- Group Treatments for Addiction (6 hours)
- Counseling for Marijuana Dependence – A Manual for Treating Adults (6 hours)
- Substance Abuse Counseling for Clients with HIV/AIDS (3 hours)
- Treating Chronic Mental Illness & Substance Use Disorders: Individual and Group Counseling Strategies (6 hours)
- Addiction Counseling Competencies: The Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Professional Practice (Module 1) (3 hours)
- Addiction Counseling Competencies: The Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Professional Practice (Module 2) (3 hours)
- Addressing Suicidal Thoughts and Behaviors in Substance Abuse Treatment (3 hours)
- Overview of Group Therapy for Substance Abuse Treatment (8 hours)
- Treatment of Adolescents with Substance Use Disorders, Module 1 (3 hours)
- Treatment of Adolescents with Substance Use Disorders, Module 2 (3 hours)
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment for People with Physical and Cognitive Disabilities (6 hours)
- Faith Based Substance Abuse Treatment (3 hours)
- Powerlessness or Empowerment? Special Issues in Treating Women Offenders Who Abuse Substances (3 hours)
- An Introduction to Treatment Medications: What Every Counselor Should Know (4 hours)
- Considerations for the Provision of E-Therapy (3 hours)
- Retraining and Updating on Currently Abused Drugs (3 hours)
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS – 7 HOURS
- Ethical Decision Making for Counselors (4 hours)
- Ethical Practice with Special Populations (3 hours)
SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELING RELATED – 113 HOURS
- Understanding Addiction and Criminal Behavior (3 hours)
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Domestic Violence (6 hours)
- Clinical Drug Testing in Primary Care (3 hours)
- Cluckers, Clockers, Cookers: An Introduction to Drug Control Policy for Substance Abuse Counselors (3 hours)
- Drug Treatment Courts: An Integrated Approach (3 hours)
- Booting Up the System – Case Management Models, Principles and Practices (3 hours)
- Relapse Prevention Counseling (4 hours)
- Treatment Needs and Strategies for Individuals in Various Criminal Justice Settings (12 hours)
- HIV and Other Blood-Borne Infections in Drug Users (6 hours)
- Personal Wellness for Substance Abuse Counselors (3 hours)
- Coping With Feelings and Moods (4 hours)
- Drug and Alcohol Dependence: The Problem, The Solution, and Co-Occurring Disorders (3 hours)
- Mind Over Matter: The Brain’s Response to Drugs. A Teacher’s Guide (3 hours)
- The Offender and Addiction – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (6 hours)
- The Offender and Addiction – Clinical Case Management (6 hours)
- Criminal Addicts or Addicted Criminals?: Theories of the Drug-Crime Relationship (3 hours)
- Wisdom of the Twelve Steps – 1st Step (6 hours)
- Wisdom of the Twelve Steps – 2nd Step (6 hours)
- Wisdom of the Twelve Steps – 3rd Step (6 hours)
- Using Technology-Based Therapeutic Tools in Behavioral Health Services (6 hours)
- Simple Communication for Complicated People (6 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)
Package FAQs
How do I find Louisiana-approved courses on CEU Matrix?
Click “Course Listing” at the top of our homepage, select Louisiana from the map, then choose your credential level or “All Available Courses.” All courses shown are LA-ADRA-approved for Louisiana counselors working toward CIT, RAC, CAC, or LAC credentials.
What's the best value for Louisiana continuing education courses?
We offer several money-saving options:
- Value Package (10 hours for $99, saves $31)
- 48 Hour Renewal Package ($240, saves $360)
- Custom packages for specific credential levels
Plus, we offer specialized credential packages with significant savings for initial certification requirements.
When will my courses be available and how do I access them?
Courses are available immediately with credit card payment in your Student Center under “My Courses.” For renewal packages, you’ll receive credits to select individual courses.
How does Louisiana's complete online flexibility benefit CEU Matrix users?
Louisiana places no restrictions on the number of hours you can complete through distance learning, unlike many states that limit online education. This means you can complete your entire education requirement (180 hours for CIT or 300 hours for RAC/CAC/LAC) through CEU Matrix online courses without needing to find in-person training.
What are the differences between Louisiana's credential levels?
- CIT (Counselor in Training): Entry-level status requiring high school diploma and 180 hours of substance-specific education. Allows supervised practice for up to 6 years (72 months) while completing full credential requirements. Must be renewed annually.
- RAC (Registered Addiction Counselor): Entry-level credential requiring high school diploma, 300 hours of education (180 substance-specific + 114 related + 6 ethics), and 6,000 hours of supervised work experience including 300-hour practicum. Provides independent practice certification at the foundational level.
- CAC (Certified Addiction Counselor): Mid-level credential requiring bachelor’s degree, 300 hours of education (180 substance-specific + 114 related + 6 ethics), and 4,000 hours of supervised work experience including 300-hour practicum. Provides enhanced independent practice certification.
- LAC (Licensed Addiction Counselor): Highest level requiring master’s degree, 300 hours of education (180 substance-specific + 114 related + 6 ethics), and 2,000 hours of supervised work experience including 300-hour practicum. Full licensure with maximum scope of practice and supervision capabilities.
Which CEU Matrix packages work best for Louisiana credentials?
We’ve designed specific packages for Louisiana requirements:
- CIT Package: Provides the 180 hours of substance-specific education required for Counselor in Training status
- RAC/CAC/LAC Initial Package: Covers the full 300 hours required including 180 substance-specific, 114 related, and 6 hours of professional ethics
- 48-Hour Renewal Package: Structured for all Louisiana credentials with required ethics and substance-specific components available for you to choose.
- Custom Packages: Tailored for individuals who have already completed some category requirements
How does CEU Matrix help with Louisiana's specific education requirements?
Louisiana requires 300 total hours with 180 hours being substance-specific, 114 hours in related subjects, and 6 hours in professional ethics. CEU Matrix clearly identifies which courses count toward substance-specific vs. related requirements.
How do I track my progress toward Louisiana requirements using CEU Matrix?
Your CEU Matrix Student Center automatically tracks your completed hours.
Can I retake CEU Matrix exams if I don't pass the first time?
Yes, you can retake any CEU Matrix exam multiple times at no additional cost. Exams are scored immediately online, and you can print your certificate of completion as soon as you pass.
Do I need to complete all my CEU Matrix courses at once?
No, there’s no time limit on CEU Matrix courses. The system tracks your credits automatically, so you can work at your own pace 24/7 from anywhere with internet access while meeting Louisiana’s requirements.
Where do I find my CEU Matrix certificates for Louisiana credential applications?
Your CEU Matrix Student Center under “My Courses” has all certificates for immediate download/printing. These certificates are specifically formatted for Louisiana LA-ADRA applications and include all required information for your credential submissions.
What are Louisiana's continuing education requirements?
All Louisiana credentials require 48 hours of continuing education every 2 years, including:
- 6 hours of professional ethics
- 42 hours of substance abuse specific or related education
- CCS (Certified Clinical Supervisors) need an additional 14 hours including 8 hours of clinical supervision training
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