Approval for Alcohol/Drug Counselors in New Mexico
New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board (AODA Counselors)
General Information
Provider #: NAADAC #410
Our distant learning courses are accepted for continuing education credit for addiction counselors, as set forth by the NMCTPB.
NMCTPD requires 6 hours of ethics for all counselor recertifying, and 3 hours of supervision coursework for all supervisors.
NMCTPD accepts up to 276 hours of our distant learning courses for initial licensure. Please be sure to check Board regulations regarding specific content requirements for initial licensure.
Note: The board may approve, on a case-by-case basis, applicants whose education is not a counseling related field, and education and training to include 276 clock hours in the following areas:
(a) 90 hours in the field of alcohol abuse
(b) 90 hours in the field of drug abuse
(c) 90 hours in the field of counseling
(d) 6 hours that pertain specifically to alcohol and drug counseling ethics training
Psychoanalytic CE is a service of CE Learning Systems LLC. CE Learning Systems is approved to offer continuing educations courses by NAADAC (#410) and many ICRC certification boards. CE Learning Systems LLC maintains responsibility for the courses.
| Cycle: | Renewal every 2 years |
|---|---|
| Next Renewal: | Sep 30, 2013 |
| Total Credit Requirement: | 40 credits required; 12 may be earned with Psychoanalytic CE. |
Contact Info
New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board
phone (505) 476-4610
fax (505) 476-7148
www.rld.state.nm.us/b&c/counseling
Counselingboard@state.nm.us
Applicability and Disclaimer
This CE approval information applies to these professionals in New Mexico:
- Alcohol/Drug Counselors
Please Note:
Carefully read your state licensure renewal requirements as some jurisdictions have specific topic requirements or limits on the number of accepted Online/Home Study credits.
State laws often change, so please remember it is your responsibility for interpreting your state's laws, licensure requirements, course relevancy and all requirements for your state.