1. (1) Under Subsections 58-60-506(1)(h)(i) and 58-60-506(4)(c)(iii), an applicant for MAC licensure or ASUDC licensure shall pass one of the following examinations:

   1. (a) Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC) Examination administered by the IC&RC;
   2. (b) National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level II (NCAC II) Examination administered by the NCC AP;
   3. (c) Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) Examination administered by the NCC AP; or
   4. (d) Examination for Master Addiction Counselors (EMAC) administered by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC).

2. (2)(a) Under Subsection 58-60-506(6)(a)(ii), an applicant for SUDC licensure shall complete the prerequisite courses at a regionally accredited institution of higher education.

   1. (b) The prerequisite courses under Subsection (2)(a) shall:

      1. (i) cover the following subjects:

         1. (A) human growth and development across the lifespan and from conception to death; and
         2. (B) general psychology; and
      2. (ii) include a two-hour suicide prevention course as described in Section R156-60e-302.1.

KEY: licensing, social worker, therapist, marriage and family therapist, counselor, mental health, clinical mental health counselor, substance use disorder counselor, master addiction counselor, behavioral health coach, behavioral health technician

Date of Last Change: May 26, 2026

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 58-1-106(1)(a); 58-1-202(1)(a); 58-60-201; 58-60-301; 58-60-401; 58-60-501