S.D. Admin. R. 20:80:05:09 - CAC academic and work experience requirements

An applicant for CAC shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Have a minimum of a high school diploma or general education diploma;

(2) Have a minimum of three semester hours and a grade of "C" or higher in each of the following undergraduate or graduate level specialized education courses:

(a) Introduction to the study of alcohol use and abuse;

(b) Introduction to the study of drug use and abuse;

(c) Alcohol and drug group counseling;

(d) Ethics for the alcohol and drug professional;

(e) Foundations of individual counseling;

(f) Alcohol and drug treatment continuum;

(g) Counseling families with alcohol or other drug issues;

(h) Diverse populations; and

(i) Alcohol and drug specific elective; and

(3) Have the following minimum number of hours of supervised work experience specific to the alcohol and drug counselor domains together with the corresponding diploma or degree: 8,000 hours of work experience and a high school diploma or general education diploma; 6,000 hours of work experience and an associate's degree; 4,000 hours of work experience and a bachelor's degree; 2,000 hours of work experience and a master's degree or above. The degree must be in a behavioral science field and from an accredited post secondary institution. Applicants shall provide detailed documentation for a minimum of 300 hours of the required supervised work experience in the 12 core functions with a minimum of ten hours in each core function.

Notes

S.D. Admin. R. 20:80:05:09

40 SDR 58, effective 10/9/2013.

General Authority: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).

Law Implemented: SDCL 36-34-12(1)(3).