Approval for Counselors in South Carolina

Addictions Professionals of South Carolina CE Information

Accepted Approvals

NAADAC 192243

The purpose of the Addictions Professionals of South Carolina (APSC) shall be to establish a statewide association of addiction counselors and other persons interested in addiction counseling; to be expressly concerned with the welfare of persons who are chemically dependent or who are abusing chemicals; to provide public education concerning addictive illnesses and the treatment and prevention thereof; and promote high standards in continuing education for professionals who provide addiction counseling.

FAQs: https://www.addictionprofessionalsofsouthcarolina.org/get-certified/resources/faq/

Counselor Domains
Domain I: Screening, Assessment, and Engagement
Domain II: Treatment Planning, Collaboration, and Referral
Domain III: Counseling and Education
Domain IV: Professional and Ethical Responsibilities

Supervisor Domains
Domain I: Counselor Development
Domain II: Professional and Ethical Standards
Domain III: Program Development and Quality Assurance
Domain IV: Assessing Counselor Competencies and Performance
Domain V: Treatment Knowledge

Peer Recovery Domains
Domain I: Advocacy
Domain II: Mentoring/Education
Domain III: Recovery Support
Domain IV: Ethical Responsibility

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Our distance learning courses are available for continuing education credit for addiction counselors, as set forth by SCAADAC.
Impact CE is a service of CE Learning Systems LLC. CE Learning Systems is approved to offer continuing educations courses by NAADAC, and many ICRC certification boards. CE Learning Systems LLC maintains responsibility for the courses.

Our companion site, www.AddictionCounselorCE.com, is specifically focused on the CE needs of addiction counselors and offers a greater quantity and variety of substance abuse-specific courses.

Board Contact Info

Addictions Professionals of South Carolina (APSC)
1215 Anthony Avenue
Columbia, SC 29201
Phone: (803) 540-7527
Fax: (803) 254-3773
Email: [email protected]
http://scaadac.org/

Applies To:

  • South Carolina Addiction Counselors
    • ADC
    • AADC
    • CS
  • South Carolina Peer Support Specialists
    • CPSS
    • CPRS
Select credential:

Alcohol & Drug Counselor

INITIAL:

Minimum of 300 clock hours in education or training related to the counseling domains.

  • Documentation of six (6) hours in Professional Ethics for counselors.
  • Documentation of six (6) hours in ASAM for counselors.
  • Documentation of three (3) hours in HIV/AIDS issues for counselors.

https://www.addictionprofessionalsofsouthcarolina.org/get-certified/certification-levels/adc-new-applicants/

RECERTIFICATION:

40 hours of education related to the counseling domains, every 2 years.

  • A maximum of 50% of the required hours may be earned through home study/online education
  • 6 hours will be in professional ethics

https://www.addictionprofessionalsofsouthcarolina.org/get-certified/resources/recertification-extensions-upgrades/

Initial Credential
300 CE credit hours required for initial credential.

Yes You can use Impact CE for earning your ADC initial credential.

Any course accepted by APSC is applicable to the ADC credential.

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Credential Renewal
40 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your ADC credential.

Any course accepted by APSC is applicable to the ADC credential.

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Identifying Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

Jan 9th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training 2026

Feb 25th, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Ethics
Live Event
$57

Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training 2026

Mar 19th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Ethics
Live Event
$57

Day 3

Jan 17th, 2026 7:00am - 2:30pm Pacific

6.5 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods
Live Event
$397

The Clinician's Guide to Supporting Individuals With Chronic Pain Co-Occurring Conditions

Jan 31st, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods
Live Event
$67

Day 2

Jan 16th, 2026 7:00am - 2:45pm Pacific

6.75 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods
Live Event
$397

Welcome to the 21st Century: Ethical Integration of AI Technologies Into Professional Mental Health Practice

Mar 27th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Ethics; Treatment Planning
Live Event
$67

Day 1

Jan 15th, 2026 7:00am - 2:45pm Pacific

6.75 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods
Live Event
$397

Five Nervous System Tools You Can Use in Your Next Session

Jan 10th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods
Live Event
$67

MISSdiagnosed MISSunderstood: Navigating the Complexities and Ethics of Supporting Women With ADHD

Feb 28th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Ethics
Live Event
$67

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Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor

INITIAL:

Minimum of 450 clock hours in education or training related to the counseling domains.

  • Documentation of six (6) hours in Professional Ethics for counselors.
  • Documentation of three (3) hours in HIV/AIDS issues for counselors.

https://www.addictionprofessionalsofsouthcarolina.org/get-certified/certification-levels/aadc-new-applicants/

RECERTIFICATION:

40 hours of education related to the counseling domains, every 2 years.

  • A maximum of 50% of the required hours may be earned through home study/online education
  • 6 hours will be in professional ethics

https://www.addictionprofessionalsofsouthcarolina.org/get-certified/resources/recertification-extensions-upgrades/

Initial Credential
450 CE credit hours required for initial credential.

Yes You can use Impact CE for earning your AADC initial credential.

Any course accepted by APSC is applicable to the AADC credential.

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Credential Renewal
40 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your AADC credential.

Any course accepted by APSC is applicable to the AADC credential.

View Courses

Identifying Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

Jan 9th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training 2026

Feb 25th, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Ethics
Live Event
$57

Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training 2026

Mar 19th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Ethics
Live Event
$57

Day 3

Jan 17th, 2026 7:00am - 2:30pm Pacific

6.5 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods
Live Event
$397

The Clinician's Guide to Supporting Individuals With Chronic Pain Co-Occurring Conditions

Jan 31st, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods
Live Event
$67

Day 2

Jan 16th, 2026 7:00am - 2:45pm Pacific

6.75 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods
Live Event
$397

Welcome to the 21st Century: Ethical Integration of AI Technologies Into Professional Mental Health Practice

Mar 27th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Ethics; Treatment Planning
Live Event
$67

Day 1

Jan 15th, 2026 7:00am - 2:45pm Pacific

6.75 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods
Live Event
$397

Five Nervous System Tools You Can Use in Your Next Session

Jan 10th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods
Live Event
$67

MISSdiagnosed MISSunderstood: Navigating the Complexities and Ethics of Supporting Women With ADHD

Feb 28th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Ethics
Live Event
$67

View All 688 Courses

Clinical Supervisor

INITIAL:

Must hold an Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (AADC) certification.

Thirty (30) hours of training specific to clinical supervision.

https://www.addictionprofessionalsofsouthcarolina.org/get-certified/certification-levels/aadc-clinical-supervisor-upgrade/

Initial Credential
30 CE credit hours required for initial credential.

Yes You can use Impact CE for earning your CS initial credential.

Credential Renewal
40 CE credit hours required for renewal.

No You can't use online courses for renewing your CS credential.

Impact CE does not currently offer any courses applicable to this credential.

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We don't currently have any courses available for this approval board.

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Certified Peer Support Specialist

INITIAL:

Successful completion of 46-hour training from a South Carolina PSSCC Certified Training Center.

Approved Providers & More: https://www.addictionprofessionalsofsouthcarolina.org/get-certified/certification-levels/peer-support-certification/

RECERTIFICATION:

A minimum of 40 hours must be earned biennially

  • A maximum of 15 hours may be earned through distance learning; the remaining 24 hours must be earned through attendance of live events
  • 12 of 40 hours must be related to ethics
Initial Credential
46 CE credit hours required for initial credential.

No You cannot use online courses for your initial CPSS credential.

Credential Renewal
40 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your CPSS credential.

Impact CE offers 19 courses applicable to this credential.

Here are a few examples, or you can view all 19 courses

Decision-Making and Relationship Competence When Reporting Suspected Physical Abuse and Child Neglect An Objective Structured Clinical Evaluation

Self-Paced Course

1.5 CE credit hour
Laws, Regulations, Legal; Ethics; Clinical Topics & Methods; Ethics; Prevention; Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Reading Online
$13.50

Lived Experience in New Models of Care for Substance Use Disorder A Systematic Review of Peer Recovery Support Services and Recovery Coaching

Self-Paced Course

1.5 CE credit hour
Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Reading Online
$13.50

Motivational Interviewing in Life and Health Coaching Part 4 A Guide to Effective Practice

Self-Paced Course

4 CE credit hours
Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Book
$36

Compassion Fatigue for Clinicians and Mental Health Providers

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Consulting, Workplace; Clinical Topics & Methods; Peer Recovery; Professional Readiness; Peer Support
Recorded Webinar
$57

Motivational Interviewing in Life and Health Coaching Part 1 A Guide to Effective Practice

Self-Paced Course

4.5 CE credit hours
Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Book
$40.50

View All 19 Courses

Certified Peer Recovery Specialist

INITIAL:

Successful completion of 46-hour training from a South Carolina PSSCC Certified Training Center.

Approved Providers & More: https://www.addictionprofessionalsofsouthcarolina.org/get-certified/certification-levels/peer-support-certification/

RECERTIFICATION:

A minimum of 40 hours must be earned biennially

  • A maximum of 15 hours may be earned through distance learning; the remaining 24 hours must be earned through attendance of live events
  • 12 of 40 hours must be related to ethics
Initial Credential
46 CE credit hours required for initial credential.

No You cannot use online courses for your initial CPRS credential.

Credential Renewal
40 CE credit hours required for renewal.

Yes You can use Impact CE for renewing your CPRS credential.

Impact CE offers 19 courses applicable to this credential.

Here are a few examples, or you can view all 19 courses

Decision-Making and Relationship Competence When Reporting Suspected Physical Abuse and Child Neglect An Objective Structured Clinical Evaluation

Self-Paced Course

1.5 CE credit hour
Laws, Regulations, Legal; Ethics; Clinical Topics & Methods; Ethics; Prevention; Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Reading Online
$13.50

Lived Experience in New Models of Care for Substance Use Disorder A Systematic Review of Peer Recovery Support Services and Recovery Coaching

Self-Paced Course

1.5 CE credit hour
Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Reading Online
$13.50

Motivational Interviewing in Life and Health Coaching Part 4 A Guide to Effective Practice

Self-Paced Course

4 CE credit hours
Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Book
$36

Compassion Fatigue for Clinicians and Mental Health Providers

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Consulting, Workplace; Clinical Topics & Methods; Peer Recovery; Professional Readiness; Peer Support
Recorded Webinar
$57

Motivational Interviewing in Life and Health Coaching Part 1 A Guide to Effective Practice

Self-Paced Course

4.5 CE credit hours
Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Book
$40.50

View All 19 Courses

Ethics

6.00 CE credit hours
Impact CE offers 35 courses applicable to this requirement.

NAADAC Code of Ethics Revised 2025

Self-Paced Course

2.5 CE credit hours
Ethics
Reading Online
$22.50

The Challenging Ethics of Mental Health Supervision

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Ethics; Supervision; Ethics; Supervision
Recorded Webinar
$57

Eye on Ethics: Exploring Complex Ethical Cases

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Ethics; Ethics; Application to Practice
Recorded Webinar
$57

Artificial Intelligence in the Behavioral Health Professions: Cutting-edge Ethical and Risk Management Challenges

Self-Paced Course

3 CE credit hours
Ethics; Technology and Counseling; Ethics; Technology
Recorded Webinar
$57

Decision-Making and Relationship Competence When Reporting Suspected Physical Abuse and Child Neglect An Objective Structured Clinical Evaluation

Self-Paced Course

1.5 CE credit hour
Laws, Regulations, Legal; Ethics; Clinical Topics & Methods; Ethics; Prevention; Peer Recovery; Peer Support
Reading Online
$13.50
View All 35 Courses
Currently 688 of our courses are available for Addiction Counselors and Peer Support Specialists regulated by APSC. These are just a few examples!

Identifying Addressing Implicit Bias: A Workshop

Jan 9th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Cultural & Racial Diversity
Live Event
$67

Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training 2026

Feb 25th, 2026 8:00am - 10:00am Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Ethics
Live Event
$57

Making the Decision to Report Suspected Child Maltreatment: Updated NYS Mandated Reporter Training 2026

Mar 19th, 2026 4:00pm - 6:00pm Pacific

2 CE credit hours
Ethics
Live Event
$57

Day 3

Jan 17th, 2026 7:00am - 2:30pm Pacific

6.5 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods
Live Event
$397

The Clinician's Guide to Supporting Individuals With Chronic Pain Co-Occurring Conditions

Jan 31st, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods
Live Event
$67

Day 2

Jan 16th, 2026 7:00am - 2:45pm Pacific

6.75 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods
Live Event
$397

Welcome to the 21st Century: Ethical Integration of AI Technologies Into Professional Mental Health Practice

Mar 27th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Ethics; Treatment Planning
Live Event
$67

Day 1

Jan 15th, 2026 7:00am - 2:45pm Pacific

6.75 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods
Live Event
$397

Five Nervous System Tools You Can Use in Your Next Session

Jan 10th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Clinical Topics & Methods
Live Event
$67

MISSdiagnosed MISSunderstood: Navigating the Complexities and Ethics of Supporting Women With ADHD

Feb 28th, 2026 8:00am - 11:15am Pacific

3 CE credit hours
Ethics
Live Event
$67
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