Are there additional requirements for CDP applicants besides academic ones?
A. Yes. All applicants for this credential must have a certain number of hours of supervised clinical experience working with CD clients. The number of hours required depends on the level of your highest academic degree. You must also submit an evaluation of your competence to practice. • You must also sit for and pass an examination administered by the National Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors www.naadac.org • For complete details about requirements please contact the Washington State Department of Health, Division of Professional Licensing in Olympia. https://wws2.wa.gov/doh/hpqa-licensing/hps7/Chemical_Dependency/default.htm Q. Is it possible to obtain a paid position working with clients in the CD field prior to satisfying all of the requirements for the AAS degree or Certificate? A. Yes, currently there is a shortage of ACD counselors in the NW and some students are offered paid employment before completing all the coursework and obtaining their CDP credentials. Th
