CACCF - ICCDPD

International Certified Co-Occurring Disorders Professional Diplomate (ICCDPD)

Thi credential has a master's level degree. Like all of CACCF`s certifications, this credential is competency based. There are seven criteria that must be met:

1. CACCF Membership
2. Education
3. Experience
4. Supervision
5. Examination
6. Re-Certification
7. Annual signing of CACCF Code of Ethics

Minimum of a master's degree in concurrent disorder or in behavioural health sciences with a clinical application

140 documented hours of education in the knowledge and skill areas **

1 year or 2,000 hours specific concurrent disorder counselling experience (in the last 5 years)

3.5 hour examination

100 hours of clinical supervision

Recertification: 40 hours continuing education every two years. Of these 40 hours, 28 hours must be core addiction specific training. Click Here for clarification of the requirements for "Core" and "Related" hours.

**Required Knowledge and Skills:
140 hours minimum contact hours of Concurrent Disorders Specific Training. The training must include a focus on both substance use and mental health and considers the interactive relationship between the disorders.
6 hours (minimum) contact hours of Professional Ethics must also be included.