Canadian Council of Professional Certification

The CCPC provides the opportunity for all competent workers in the field of addiction and related fields, to be certified and recognized as Professional Addiction/Gambling Counsellors and Supervisors.

The Purpose of AAC Certification is to recognize those who have acquired a minimum level of training, skills and effectiveness as an Addiction Counsellor.

This designation is granted to those who are currently working in the addictions field but who have not yet completed the educational requirements and experience of a CAC II.

After receiving the designation it is expected that the person will continue to attend workshops, seminars and courses that will help them to achieve full certification.
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The Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA) has developed a comprehensive set of competencies entitled “Competencies for Canada’s Substance Abuse Workers”. The competencies are a tool for attaining a high level of learning utilizing their competencies.

It is recognized that this is an expanded approach to the Core Competencies that the CCPC presently utilizes in its Manuals. It should be noted that the publication of the CCSA Competencies does not affect the status of those who have been or will be certified through the CCPC. CCPC Core competencies will be reviewed and updated if required. For more information on the CCSA competencies, go to www.ccsa.ca and look for the competencies under the above indicated title.

For application forms and manual see links below or contact CCPC for further details.