Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Safety and Professional Services
SPS 1-299 - Professional Services
SPS 160-169 - Substance Abuse Professionals
Chapter SPS 166 - Education Approval
Section SPS 166.03 - Substance abuse counselor education requirements
Current through February 26, 2024
(1) The following content areas and related hours constitute the educational requirements of s. SPS 161.04(2) (a) 4. nd (3) (c):
Content Area |
Hours |
Assessment Training |
60 |
Counseling |
60 |
Case Management |
60 |
Education |
60 |
Professional Responsibility |
60 |
Electives within the performance domains listed above |
60 |
Total |
360 |
(2) The training shall be in a comprehensive program approved by the department under s. SPS 166.07.
(3) All of the content areas shall be infused with information and application to practice that is responsive to the characteristics of individual, group, family, and couple clients and significant others seeking substance use disorder treatment, including, but not limited to, age, gender, ability, disability, developmental level, sexual orientation, health status, ethnicity, culture, and social issues.