CAC Handbook for Addiction Counselors

The Office of Behavioral Health has created a handbook designed to help guide those who wish to pursue an addiction credential in Colorado. The CAC Handbook provides information about these important subjects:

Information Regarding the Revised Addiction Counselor Certification and Licensure Rules (eff. 09-01-10)
Pathways to Certification and Licensure
Work Verification Form and Clinically Supervised Work Experience
National Examinations
DORA Listing Requirements
Summary of Required Classes for CAC I, CAC II, and CAC III
CAC Certification Tracking Sheet (high school diploma or Bachelors
Required Class Descriptions
Advanced Degree Requirements
CAC Training Requirements (Masters or Doctorate degree)
CAC/LAC Tracking Sheet (Masters or Doctorate degree)