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State requirements for District of Columbia Certified Addiction Counselor Is

Next Renewal Date

December 31, 2026 - every even-numbered year.

Total Hours Required

40 Hours

Live Hour Requirement

9 Live Hours

General Hours

31 General Hours

Required Courses

6 hours in ethics (must be face-to-face)
3 hours in trauma counseling (must be face-to-face)
2 hours in LGBTQ Cultural Competency (focused on clinical treatment appropriateness)
At least 10% of total CE in public health priority topics (topics updated every five years)

Detailed Breakdown

District of Columbia Certified Addiction Counselor I Standard Renewal Requirements: Certified Addiction Counselor I (CAC I) licensees in the District of Columbia must renew their certification biennially by November 1 of odd-numbered years and complete 40 hours of approved continuing education every two years. There is no specified requirement for minimum live or in-person hours, nor are mandatory topic hours detailed for renewal CE. License holders must meet all renewal application requirements as set by DC Health
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Jurisprudence / state law exam: Candidates must pass a District of Columbia jurisprudence examination covering ethics and DC statutes; retakes allowed, with refresher course required after three failures.
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Documentation & audit: Licensees must keep CE documentation and comply with random audits.
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Renewal logistics: A renewal fee is required; grace periods, late fees, inactive/reactivation CE requirements, or background check rules were not specified.

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