This course is no longer open for new enrollments on CCAPPCE.com. The course is available on our new Continuing Education platform: Counselor CE Hub.

If you are currently enrolled in this course you can access it until June 2027.

Course Information

Estimated Time: 1 Hour

Difficulty: Beginner

This is the fifth course in the 12 Core Functions Series by Dr. John W. Herdman. The series is based on Dr. Herdman’s book, “Global Criteria: The 12 Core Functions of the Substance Abuse Counselor.” These core functions are the types of tasks that are required day-to-day in the world of addiction counseling. The core functions should give one a solid foundation. Each function is based on a set of global criteria and is used by addiction professionals around the world.

  • Enrollment in this course closed on January 7, 2026.

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