Certification: Masters Drug Alcohol Addiction Counselor (MDAAC)

The MDAAC - is a Masters level certificate that requires a Masters Degree in an Addiction counseling or related professional field and the completion of a Master level project. Requirements for this certificate are: An active CSAC I certificate, an active State Certificate from any certification organization recognized through the Department of Health Care Services a Masters Degree in AOD Counseling or a related field and a written project that contributes to the body of literature that speaks to TAP 21 counselor competencies from a biblical perspective.
More information about this certification

More than two years of education or training after high school required?
Yes
More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 2 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Renew through Re-Examination?
No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Specialty

The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.

  • This certification is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).