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CADTP Approved Provider

Your California SUD Certification Starts Here

Complete your CADTP education requirements fully online, at your own pace. Taught by certified counselors who've walked this path.

100% Online & Self-Paced
CADTP Approved Provider
24hr Certificate Turnaround
Retakes Allowed

Find Your Path

Not sure which course you need?

CADTP certification has specific requirements depending on where you are in your journey. Start here.

Brand new to the field?

Start with the 9-Hour Orientation. It's required for all new CADTP registrants before anything else.

Start Here → 9 Hours

Working toward CADTP certification? (Registered before 2026)

You need the 50-Hour AOD Education course — the core requirement for CADTP certification eligibility.

Pre-2026 → 50 Hours

Registered with CADTP in 2026 or after?

The 80-Hour Core Competency course satisfies the AB 2473 requirement and is required for those who registered in 2026 and beyond.

Post-2026 → 80 Hours

Ready for the full SUDCC pathway?

The 315-Hour Program includes everything — orientation, didactic hours, practicum, and exam prep — in one package.

Full Pathway → 315 Hours

Our Programs

CADTP Approved Courses

Every program is 100% online, self-paced, and designed to meet California's CADTP certification requirements.

Step 1 — New Registrants

9-Hour Orientation Course

The required first step for all new CADTP registrants. Complete your orientation online, on your schedule.

  • CADTP approved orientation
  • Digital certificate within 48 hours
  • Unlimited post-test retakes
$49.99
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AB 2473 Requirement

80-Hour Core Competency Course

Satisfies the AB 2473 Core Competency requirement for CADTP certification. Comprehensive training in all required SUD competency domains.

  • Meets AB 2473 requirements
  • Payment plans available
  • Klarna & Afterpay accepted
  • Transcripts available upon request
$750
Payment plans available
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Full Certification Pathway

315-Hour SUDCC Qualifying Education Program

Everything you need to become eligible for your SUDCC certification — in one comprehensive package.

  • 315 didactic hours included
  • 45-hour supervised practicum
  • Free 9-Hour Orientation included
  • Free CPR/First Aid certification
  • Scholarships & discounts available
$2,900
Scholarships available — ask us
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Continuing Education

40-Hour CADTP CEU Course

Complete your CADTP continuing education renewal requirements in one convenient, self-paced course.

  • Satisfies 40-hour CEU requirement
  • CADTP approved
  • Digital certificate upon completion
$79.99
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Free Resource

Free SUD Practice Exam

Not sure if you're ready for your SUDCC exam? Test your knowledge with our free 50-question practice exam — no strings attached.

  • 50 practice questions
  • Instant results & feedback
  • Completely free — always
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Why Choose Us

Built by counselors, for counselors

We're not a course catalog. We're a focused, expert-led education provider that gives you exactly what you need — nothing more, nothing less.

01

Instructor Credentialed at Your Level

Our programs are built and taught by a CADC II credentialed counselor with 15+ years of behavioral health experience. We understand the field because we're in it.

02

Preview Every Course Before You Buy

Unlike other providers, we let you see exactly what's inside our courses before you enroll. Browse the full curriculum for any program — no surprises, no guesswork.

03

No Catalog Confusion

Other providers offer 300+ courses and leave you to figure it out. We offer precisely what CADTP requires — curated, organized, and clearly explained.

04

Real Human Support

Have a question? Text or email us any day of the week. You'll get a real response from a real person — not a chatbot, not a ticket system.

We Remove Barriers to Your Success

Flexible payment options available across all courses. No financial obstacle should stand between you and your certification.

In-House Payment Plans
Klarna
Afterpay

Scholarships and discounts available for the 315-Hour program — contact us for details.

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Still have questions? Text us at (951) 755-4955 any time.

Yes. A-1 Education Provider is a CADTP Approved Education Provider. All programs meet California's CADTP certification requirements. Approval numbers are listed on your certificate upon completion.
Yes — all programs are 100% online and self-paced. You can access your courses from a computer, tablet, or smartphone. All materials are provided digitally, so there's nothing to order or wait for.
No problem — unlimited retakes are available at no additional cost. You must achieve 80% or higher to receive credit for each post-test. You must complete each post-test before moving forward to the next section.
Digital certificates are issued automatically or within 24 hours of completing all requirements. Physical certificates are available upon request (mailed within 5–7 business days, additional fee applies). Transcripts are also available upon request and are generally issued within 24 hours.
Yes. We offer in-house payment plans for the 80-hour and 315-hour programs. Klarna and Afterpay are accepted across all courses. Scholarships and discounts are available for the 315-hour program — contact us at scholarships@a-1education.com for details.
Reach us by text or call at (951) 755-4955, or by email at education@a-1education.com. We're available Monday through Sunday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM PST — and you can always text outside those hours for a next-business-day response.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Join California SUD professionals who've completed their CADTP requirements with A-1 Education Provider.

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