Illinois - CADC & CRADC Distance Learning Certification Training

ICDS offers the required 225 hour curriculum to become a CADC and the required 300 hour curriculum to become a CRADC in the state of Illinois.

CADC & CRADC

CADC and CRADC Certification Requirements
	CADC	CRADC
Education	High School/GED	High School/GED
Work Experience	2 years (4,000 hours)	3 years (6,000 hours)
Supervision	150 hours	300 hours
Additional Education	225 hours addiction counseling specific education	300 hours addiction counseling specific education
Test	CADC Illinois Examination	CADC Illinois Examination and Reciprocal Examination

For more information about the distance learning program for the CADC and CRADC certifications, please visit the distance learning page.

For more information about the credentialing process in Illinois, please visit the Illinois Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Professional Certification Association website
For details about the distance learning program, please visit the distance learning page
To speak with an ICDS staff member about the program, submit a request for contact or contact the ICDS Distance Learning Director:
Jennifer Holbrook MA, LCDC, CIS, OES
(866)523-2669
Jennifer@cdstudies.com