Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
384 - STATE BOARD OF ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS
Chapter 7 - CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELORS, ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELING AIDES AND CERTIFIED CLINICAL SUPERVISORS
Section 384-7-1 - Generally

1. Continuing Professional Education Required for Renewal

Except as set forth in Sections 4 and 5 of this chapter, no license, registration or certificate to practice as an alcohol and drug counselor, alcohol and drug counseling aide or certified clinical supervisor will be renewed in an odd-numbered year unless the licensee certifies to the completion of continuing professional education during the 2 years preceding renewal as required by this chapter. The licensee's certification is subject to audit pursuant to Chapter 13 of the rules of the Office of License and Registration, "Uniform Rule for the Substantiation of Continuing Education Requirements."

2. Hours Required

Alcohol and drug counselors, alcohol and drug counseling aides and certified clinical supervisors shall complete continuing professional education every 2 years, as measured from the license renewal date in an odd-numbered year to the license renewal date in the next odd-numbered year, as follows:

Alcohol and drug counseling aide 12 contact hours

Certified alcohol and drug counselor 18 contact hours

Licensed alcohol and drug counselor 25 contact hours

Certified clinical supervisor 12 contact hours

LADCs who are also certified clinical supervisors need to complete 37 contact hours in total.

3. Nature of Continuing Professional Education

Continuing professional education contact hours must directly relate to the practice of alcohol and drug counseling or, in the case of certified clinical supervisors, to the clinical supervision of alcohol and drug counselors and counseling aides. Continuing professional education may be earned by completion of activities described in Section 2 of this chapter only. All licensees other than those licensed solely as certified clinical supervisors by the board must complete a minimum of 4 contact hours in the area of professional ethics.