R156-60e-302.5. Qualifications Specific to Substance Use Disorder and Master Addiction Counselor Licensure

(1) Under Subsections 58-60-506(1)(h)(i) and 58-60-506(4)(c)(iii), an applicant for MAC licensure or ASUDC licensure shall pass one of the following examinations: (a) Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC) Examination administered by the IC&RC; (b) National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level II (NCAC II) Examination administered by the NCC AP; (c) Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) Examination administered by the NCC AP; or (d) Examination for Master Addiction Counselors (EMAC) administered by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC). (2)(a) Under Subsection 58-60-506(6)(a)(ii), an applicant for SUDC licensure shall complete the prerequisite courses at a regionally accredited institution of higher education. (b) The prerequisite courses under Subsection (2)(a) shall: (i) cover the following subjects: (A) human growth and development across the lifespan and from conception to death; and (B) general psychology; and (ii) include a two-hour suicide prevention course as described in Section R156-60e-302.1.