The Hawaii Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division (ADAD) supports the concept of counselors learning about substance abuse and related subjects and improving existing skills through a variety of educational opportunities. ADAD-approved workshops, college courses, seminars and other classroom environments, distance learning (defined as education that is obtained via internet, homestudy programs, or other means in which the counselor works independently from an instructor and classroom), teaching other professionals in ADAD-approved courses, and authoring publications are examples of the educational opportunities available to substance abuse counselors.
For certification renewal the ADAD requires 40 continuing education hours of substance abuse related
education for certification renewal at the reciprocal level. A maximum of 20 of these may be earned through ADAD-approved distance learning.
- The course must be at least two hours in length per subject covered. All subtopics must be related.
- For certification renewal, the course may be in substance abuse, psychology, social work, or human services.
- The course must not be solely for the individual’s self-awareness.
Continuing education that is already approved by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), the American Psychological Association (APA), the American Medical Association (AMA), and the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) is considered approved by ADAD.
CE Approvals

Hawaii substance abuse counselors can earn 20 of their professional development hours online with AtHealth.com.
State laws can change. Practitioners are responsible for determining their state’s licensure requirements. To view the Hawaii continuing education regulations, click the button below.
CE Requirements for Hawaii substance abuse counselors
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