This self paced online 40 hour Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) Preliminary course is approved by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals (OCDP) Board required for initial licensure to work in addiction treatment. Content areas covers CONTENT AREAS (40 hours): Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Knowledge (5 hours), Counseling Procedures and Strategies as aligned with the SUDS (14 hours), Group Process and Techniques (5 hours), Assessment and Diagnosis of SUD (3 hours), Treatment Planning (7 hours), Legal and ethical issues Pertaining to Substance Use Disorder Counselors (6 hours). Certificate issued after completion of course