To become CAADAC (California Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors) certified as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC), a student must pass a written and oral exam. Given twice a year, the two exams are offered through the California's Certification Board for Alcohol and Drug Counselors. (CCBADC). CCBADC requires completion of seven core courses before taking the written exam. Each course must satisfy 45 hours. The practicum is an additional 255 hours at an approved agency.

To qualify to take the oral exam, a student must have passed the written exam and possess 4000 work or volunteer hours at an approved drug and alcohol agency. Four thousand hours qualify the student for a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor I (CADC-I). Six thousand hours qualify for a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor II (CADC-II). The hours could have been completed before or after the educational component.

Please contact Dick House by phone at 408-232-5600 / dhouse@cityteam.org, for upcoming course offerings.