N.H. Admin. Code § Alc 307.03

Current through Register No. 45, November 7, 2024

Section Alc 307.03 - Educational Eligibility Requirements

(a) Pursuant to RSA 330-C:17, I, eligibility for initial licensing as a licensed alcohol and drug counselor shall require an individual to have:

(1) Graduated with one of the academic degrees stated in (b) below;

(2) Received the required drug and alcohol use education stated in (c) below; and

(3) Received the supervised practical training in drug and alcohol counseling stated in (d) below.

(b) The qualifying academic degrees shall be:

(1) An associate's degree in substance use counseling, addiction studies, or equivalent program; or

(2) A bachelor's degree in clinical mental health, social work, psychology, substance use counseling, addiction studies, or human services from a college or university accredited by:

a. The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges; or

b. Any other accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

(c) The required drug and alcohol use education shall:

(1) Total at least 300 hours, including:

a. Six hours of education in confidentiality;

b. Six hours of education in the 12 core functions;

c. Six hours of education in ethics;

d. Six hours of education in HIV and AIDS;

e. Six hours of education in suicide prevention; and

f. The remaining 270 hours covering the 18 categories of competence as described in Alc 313.10(j)(1)-(18); and

(2) Be received:

a. As part of the academic program; or

b. In a program given, sponsored or approved by:

1. The board or the licensing body of any other state within the IC&RC;

2. National Association for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors - The Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC);

3. New Hampshire Training Institute on Addictive Disorders;

4. New Hampshire Center for Excellence on Addiction;

5. AdCare Educational Institute of New England;

6. NHTI - Concord Community College;

7. New Hampshire Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors Association;

8. The NH department of health and human services bureau of drug and alcohol services (BDAS); or

9. Any public or private agency or institution providing training in the practice of substance use counseling and recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

(d) No more than 25% of the required education shall be obtained by the applicant online. This maximum shall not apply to educational hours obtained as part of an online college program or from an online training that is live and simultaneously interactive.

N.H. Admin. Code § Alc 307.03

#9421, INTERIM, eff 3/14/2009, EXPIRED: 9-10-09.

#12001, eff 10/13/2016.

Amended by Number 6, Filed February 9, 2023, Proposed by #13518, Effective 3/13/2023, Expires 3/13/2033 (formerly Alc 306.03) (see Revision Note at chapter heading for Alc 300).