LCDC Training
School
News Update
GOOD NEWS!!!! The
new class is underway and our next classes will start on
URGENT NOTE – We are receiving phone calls from numerous facilities throughout the state that are seeking LCDC’s, and Counselor Interns; there are numerous opportunities.
Just for clarification:
Continuing education workshops are monitored and approved by TCBAP.
The Institute for Chemical Dependency Studies is the school
that will provide the 270 required education hours and the 300 hours of
supervised practicum necessary to become an LCDC. The Texas Workforce
Commission regulates us as a
Continuing Education Workshops
The
Institute for Chemical Dependency Studies –
Our next classes will be in January
2009
Please call (866)
523-2669 for
payment options or call 210-541-8400 for CEU descriptions
Please send me an email if you would like to teach a class or have a need for a specific topic to steve@acts2001.com
Institute
for Chemical Dependency Studies
To become a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, you must complete a 270-hour education course, a 300-hour practicum and 4000 hours (2 years) as a supervised intern. You will also be required to pass a written and oral exam and acquire an Associates Degree in Counseling.
The costs for the classes are:
|
Description |
Days and Times |
Fees |
Comments |
|
Day classes 10 Weeks |
Monday – Friday (less Holidays) 9am to 4pm (1 hour lunch) |
$2350.00 or |
The required 270 hours necessary to acquire your LCDC. |
|
Night classes 6 months |
Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 6pm to 10pm Tue & Thurs 9am to 5 pm Saturday |
$2350.00 (Select day or p.m. classes) |
The required 270 hours necessary to acquire your LCDC. |
|
Books |
|
$300.00 |
Required |
|
Practicum |
Per your schedule and the schedule assigned to you by the
treatment facility. |
$650.00 |
The required 300 hours necessary to acquire your LCDC. Optional – We can provide the practicum supervision and
site or you can seek another school to supervise this aspect of your
training. |
The total
balance is preferred at the time of registration. Payment options are available
If you are in need of funding, these are a few alternatives:
|
Agency |
Type |
Qualifications |
Pros |
|
Alamo Workforce Commission |
Government Grant |
To be approved and tested by AWC criteria |
Pro: No repay. Cons: LCDC is not a high priority job in Bexar County.
Surrounding counties are more open to funding this training. |
|
Department of
Assistive & Rehabilitative Services |
Government Grant |
Disabled or handicapped (Recovering addict or alcoholic = disabled) To be tested and approved by DARS criteria |
Pro: No repay. If you are a recovering alcoholic or addict
you may qualify, depending on your education, past wages and a thorough
evaluation by DARS Staff. Please call your closest DARS office. Cons: LCDC is not a high priority job in Bexar County.
Surrounding counties are more open to funding this training. |
|
Sally Mae |
Government Loan |
Contact the LCDC Training School in Austin for assistance. 512-246-6007 |
Pro: You can structure repayment to whatever is
comfortable to you and interest rates are determined by your credit rating. You
can also request an addition amount to live on for the time you are attending
school. |
|
Bank Loan |
Loan |
Based on your credit |
Pro: Check with CPA if there are any benefits for school
and deductions. |
For details on the curriculum, please go to the Institute for Chemical Dependency Studies website listed below
http://www.cdstudies.com/counselor_training/lcdctraining.html
If you want to more details about the Institute for Chemical Dependency Studies this is the main website
If you would like more information about the Associates Degree and the online program at Central Texas College and the ICDS bridge program call Marlene Henry @ 1-800-223-4760 ext 1891.