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Vermont ADC CE requirements 2026

Vermont ADC requires 40 hours per 2 years. Source: Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, last checked October 26, 2026.

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Vermont ADC: 40 hours per 2 years, from the cited board or certifier source. Confirm on the regulator site before renewing.

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Total hours

40 hours

Source: Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors, last checked October 26, 2026.

Renewal cycle

2 years

Regulator

Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

Topic and category requirements

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Requirement	Value	Notes	Source
Total hours	40 hours	—	Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
Renewal cycle	2 years	24 months	Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
40 contact hours each biennial period	≥ 40	Administrative rule 7-5: not fewer than 40 contact hours each biennial license-renewal period. Rule 7-1: licenses are valid for a fixed two-year period. The fees chart lists Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor renewal on January 31 of odd-numbered years. https://outside.vermont.gov/dept/sos/office_professional_regulation/professions/alcohol_drug_abuse_counselor/alcohol_drug_abuse_counselor_administrative_rules.pdf https://outside.vermont.gov/dept/sos/office_professional_regulation/general/initial_licensing_renewal_fees_dates_90-day_licensing_policy.pdf	Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
Professional and ethical responsibilities	≥ 6	At least 6 of the 40 hours. Rule 7-5 names NAADAC, HIPAA, and 42 CFR Part 2 among the accepted topics. https://outside.vermont.gov/dept/sos/office_professional_regulation/professions/alcohol_drug_abuse_counselor/alcohol_drug_abuse_counselor_administrative_rules.pdf	Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
Substance use disorder as primary or co-occurring	≥ 12	At least 12 of the 40 hours on substance use disorder as the primary or co-occurring condition. Rule 7-5. https://outside.vermont.gov/dept/sos/office_professional_regulation/professions/alcohol_drug_abuse_counselor/alcohol_drug_abuse_counselor_administrative_rules.pdf	Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors
Systematic oppression and anti-oppressive practice	≥ 1	The February 2026 licensed-renewal instructions require at least 1 credit on systematic oppression and anti-oppressive practice. That credit is stated on the licensed instructions. https://outside.vermont.gov/dept/sos/office_professional_regulation/professions/alcohol_drug_abuse_counselor/alcohol_drug_abuse_counselor_licensed_renewal_instructions.pdf	Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors

Source and freshness

Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors Last verified against board source October 26, 2026.

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FAQ

How many CE hours does a Vermont ADC need?

Vermont ADC needs 40 hours per 2 years renewal cycle. That total is the board-verified figure in the Continuing Education Tracking App catalog. The source is Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (https://outside.vermont.gov/dept/sos/office_professional_regulation/professions/alcohol_drug_abuse_counselor/alcohol_drug_abuse_counselor_administrative_rules.pdf), last checked October 26, 2026.

How long is the Vermont ADC renewal cycle?

The verified catalog cycle for Vermont ADC is 2 years (24 months). Cycle length is stored separately from the hour total. The source is Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (https://outside.vermont.gov/dept/sos/office_professional_regulation/professions/alcohol_drug_abuse_counselor/alcohol_drug_abuse_counselor_administrative_rules.pdf), last checked October 26, 2026.

Are ethics hours required for a Vermont ADC?

Yes. The verified catalog row lists ≥ 6 hours for Professional and ethical responsibilities. That figure is a category line on this license, not a guess about other topics. The source is Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (https://outside.vermont.gov/dept/sos/office_professional_regulation/professions/alcohol_drug_abuse_counselor/alcohol_drug_abuse_counselor_administrative_rules.pdf), last checked October 26, 2026.

Which board publishes the Vermont ADC CE requirement?

Vermont Office of Professional Regulation — Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors is the regulator linked on this verified catalog row. The board page is https://outside.vermont.gov/dept/sos/office_professional_regulation/professions/alcohol_drug_abuse_counselor/alcohol_drug_abuse_counselor_administrative_rules.pdf. The catalog was last checked October 26, 2026.