Kentucky Revised Statutes Title XXVI. Occupations and Professions § 309.083.Requirements for certification as alcohol and drug counselors

(1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age;

(2) Have obtained a baccalaureate degree, unless the applicant is certified by the board as an associate alcohol and drug counselor II;

(3) Have completed the minimum work experience and supervision requirements for alcohol and drug counselors by the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium with supervised hours being under the direct supervision of:

(4) Meet all minimum supervision, education, and training requirements of the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium for the Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC);

(5) Have passed a written examination for alcohol and drug counselors that has been approved by the International Certification and Reciprocity Consortium;

(6) Have signed an agreement to abide by the standards of practice and code of ethics approved by the board;

(7) Have completed at least six (6) hours of ethics training; three (3) hours of domestic violence training; and two (2) hours of training in the transmission, control, treatment, and prevention of the human immunodeficiency virus;

(8) Have submitted two (2) letters of reference from certified or licensed clinical alcohol and drug counselors;

(9) Live or work at least a majority of the time in Kentucky; and

(10) Have complied with the requirements for the training program in suicide assessment, treatment, and management in KRS 210.366 and any administrative regulations promulgated thereunder.