Addiction Counseling – Utah

Substance Use Disorder Counselor (SUDC)

Utah requires applicants for this licensure have a graduate degree, and 200 hours of substance use disorder-related education. A Human Growth and Development course is required, which is not built into this program. Students can take FSPC 502 to meet this requirement. Additionally, applicants must have a minimum of two hours of suicide prevention training. Students will need to take CRIS 606, and can complete the free training options provided by the state of Utah. These courses are free of charge, and information can be found here: https://sumh.utah.gov/education/training/suicide-prevention-state-plan/

https://adminrules.utah.gov/public/rule/R156-60d/Current%20Rules