District of Columbia Certified Addiction Counselor I Continuing Education Requirements
District of Columbia CAC-Is need 40 continuing education (CE) hours every 24 months (2 years) to renew their license.
Required CE topics
These hours are part of the 40-hour total — not in addition to it.
| Topic | Hours |
|---|---|
| Ethics | 6 |
| Trauma counseling | 3 |
| LGBTQ cultural competency or specialized clinical training | 2 |
| DC public-health priorities (at least 10% of the total) | 4 |
Renewal cycle
Biennial; certifications expire at midnight on December 31 of each even-numbered year (17 DCMR 8701.1).
Format limits & what counts
- Dissertation <=18 hours; new program development <=8; leadership role in an addiction-counseling organization <=10.
Documentation to keep
- dated certificate with ce hours
- program or activity description
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- District of Columbia board / state source (dchealth.dc.gov)
- District of Columbia board / state source (code.dccouncil.gov)
- District of Columbia board / state source (dchealth.dc.gov)
Frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do District of Columbia CAC-Is need?
District of Columbia CAC-Is must complete 40 continuing education hours every 24 months (2 years) to renew.
What specific CE topics are required for District of Columbia CAC-Is?
Within the 40-hour total, District of Columbia requires: 6 hours of ethics; 3 hours of trauma counseling; 2 hours of lgbtq cultural competency or specialized clinical training; 4 hours of dc public-health priorities (at least 10% of the total). The remaining hours may be general continuing education.
Do online or self-study courses count toward District of Columbia CAC-I CE?
Most formats count, but some carry per-cycle caps. See the format rules above for the specifics that apply to District of Columbia CAC-Is.
Where do these District of Columbia CAC-I CE requirements come from?
These requirements are taken directly from the licensing board's published rules, last reviewed 2026-07-14.
Can I track my District of Columbia CAC-I CE automatically?
Yes. Best CE Tracker applies these rules to your logged activities and shows exactly what you still need before renewal. Sign in with your email to start — it's free during beta.
Similar licenses in nearby states
- Maryland CAC-AD
- Maryland LCADC
- Virginia CSAC-A
- Virginia CSAC
- Virginia LSATP
- Arizona LAAC
- Arizona LIAC
- Arkansas AADC
This page is general information, not legal or compliance advice. Always confirm requirements with your licensing board.