Welcome to the IRWCCB ICARC Credential
Please see below details of the ICARC
and the scope of the requirements
for training, education, supervision
and annual renewal
Role Description
An Addiction Recovery Coach is anyone committed to promoting recovery from addiction by assisting recoverees to remove barriers to recovery, generating individualized recovery options, and connecting recoverees with recovery support services designed to build recovery capital.
Stage of Professional Development
Entry level - 0 years
Certification & Licensure
As the ICARC credential is open to anyone interested in or committed to Addiction Recovery / Wellness Coaching, no certification or license is currently required.
A Degree
A degree is currently not required.
Training / Education Requirements
60 hours of ICARC specific training (with domain requirements) Recovery from Addiction - 20 hours; Recovery & Wellness Coaching - 20 hours; Recovery Education - 5 hours; Ethical Responsibility - 15 hours
Coaching practice & Work/Volunteer Experience
The ICARC currently does not require any coaching practice or work/volunteer experience prior to certification.
Distance Learning: IRWCCB Approved Distance Learning Applicable
Up to 60 hours of asynchronous / distance learning may be used
IRWCCB ICARC Standardized Multiple Choice Exam
Passing Score on the IRWCCB ICARC Exam
IRWCCB Evaluated Recovery and Wellness Coaching sessions
Not required
Recovery and Wellness Coaching Supervision
Not required
Annual Renewal Standards
6 hours of Coaching Specific CPPD including 1 hour of IRWCCB approved ethics
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