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Northern Ohio Recovery Association
Training Institute
Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant CDCA
40 hour training
30 hour refresher course
CDCA - Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistance Series

What is the Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant certification?

The Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) certification was developed by the Ohio Chemical Dependency board to assist individuals in becoming credentialed to work in the addictions field. The CDCA certification is the first step in becoming a certified chemical dependency counselor. It requires 40 hours of chemical dependency specific education in the following areas:
  • Addiction Knowledge (5 hours)
  • Treatment Knowledge (9 hours)
  • Professionalism (6 hours)
  • Evaluation (3 hours)
  • Service Coordination (4 hours)
  • Documentation (3 hours)
  • Individual Counseling (5 hours)
  • Group Counseling (5 hours)

Individuals with a CDCA certification can work with substance use clients under supervision in a variety of settings including behavioral health agencies, addiction, and treatment centers.

For a complete list of requirements for CDCA Phase I and Phase II of the certification, visit  Ohio Chemical Dependency Board .







More information contact:

Cathy Davis 216-391-6672 ext 227



Cost is $250.00 payment plans available

Northern Ohio Recovery Association
CDCA Training
3746 Prospect Avenue , Cleveland Ohio 44115



All classes will be held Cleveland Heights Public Library located at 2345 Lee Road, 44118