Mexico’s Most Comprehensive EC0548 Addiction Counseling Certification

Deliver evidence-based addiction counseling without spending years in graduate school.

Master Every Step of the Addiction Counseling Process—from Intake to Long-Term Recovery.

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Does this sound like you?

  • Feeling unprepared to handle complex substance-use cases.

  • Uncertainty about legal documentation and NOM-028 compliance.

  • Difficulty engaging ambivalent or resistant clients.

  • Lack of structured tools for individualized treatment planning.

  • Limited career advancement without recognized credentials.

  • Follow a proven intake and assessment framework.

  • Use motivational techniques that improve client retention.

  • Implement evidence-based relapse-prevention strategies.

  • Document every session with regulatory-ready templates.

  • Earn a certification that opens doors to better positions and pay.

What’s Included in Your Certification Package

Addiction Science & Legal Framework

Understand the neurobiology of addiction and the Mexican laws that regulate treatment (NOM-028-SSA2-2009).

Screening & Intake Procedures

Conduct standardized screenings and thorough intakes that meet EC0548 documentation standards.

Severity Evaluation & Planning

Use DSM-5 and ASI tools to gauge severity and craft individualized treatment plans.

Motivation & Stages of Change

Apply Motivational Interviewing to guide clients through each stage of change.

Individual Counseling Techniques

Deliver effective one-on-one sessions using CBT, contingency management, and trauma-informed care.

Group Counseling Mastery

Design and facilitate psychoeducational and process groups that drive engagement.

TESTIMONIALS

What our students are saying...

" After finishing this program I was promoted to Lead Counselor. The practicum hours and feedback were invaluable. "

- Dr. Alejandra Ruiz

" The step-by-step protocols finally gave me confidence during COFEPRIS inspections. "

- John Doe

" I now run relapse-prevention groups that actually keep clients engaged. My clinic’s retention rate has doubled. "

- Roberta Johnson

MODULES

FOLLOW MY STEP BY STEP VIDEO TRAINING

Addiction Science & Legal Framework

Understand the neurobiology of addiction and the Mexican laws that regulate treatment (NOM-028-SSA2-2009).

Screening & Intake Procedures

Conduct standardized screenings and thorough intakes that meet EC0548 documentation standards.

Severity Evaluation & Planning

Use DSM-5 and ASI tools to gauge severity and craft individualized treatment plans.

Motivation & Stages of Change

Apply Motivational Interviewing to guide clients through each stage of change.

Individual Counseling Techniques

Deliver effective one-on-one sessions using CBT, contingency management, and trauma-informed care.

Group Counseling Mastery

Design and facilitate psychoeducational and process groups that drive engagement.

Family Education & Case Coordination

Involve families, coordinate cases, and build referral networks for wrap-around support.

Relapse Prevention & Aftercare

Create relapse prevention plans, monitor progress, and conduct follow-ups for sustained recovery.

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Become a Certified Addiction Counselor (EC0548)

Acquire the real-world skills, supervised practice, and legal knowledge required to treat substance use disorders with confidence.

Here's what you get:

  • Instant access to 300 hours of blended learning, video lessons, and live workshops.

  • Downloadable templates: assessment forms, treatment plans, consent letters.

  • Lifetime membership in our private peer-supervision community.

  • Free updates whenever Mexican regulations change.

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$997 one time

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"Best purchase ever!"

" The step-by-step protocols finally gave me confidence during COFEPRIS inspections. "

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Meet Juan

Your lead trainer is Lic. Gabriela Santillán, a board-certified addiction specialist with two decades of clinical leadership in Mexico’s foremost rehabilitation centers.

While directing a 90-bed facility, Gabriela saw most front-line counselors lacked formal training and struggled with regulations. She created this certification to bridge that gap, combining evidence-based methods with Mexico’s legal standards.

Graduates pass the EC0548 competency evaluation with a 98 % success rate and frequently move into senior counseling roles within months.

  • Recognized by CONADIC as a National Master Trainer in Addiction Counseling.

  • Internationally certified by NAADAC and ISSUP.

  • Has trained over 2,000 clinicians across Latin America.

  • Author of the widely used “Guía Clínica para Trastornos por Uso de Sustancias”.

  • Keynote speaker at ICUDDR and ISSUP World Conferences.

  • Founder of an NGO clinic that has served more than 10,000 patients.

WHO IS THIS FOR...

Designed for psychologists, social workers, nurses, and other helping professionals who want a structured pathway to competence in substance-use-disorder treatment.

Psychologists

Social Workers

Nurses & Medical Staff

Rehabilitation Center Counselors

Community Health Workers

NGO Addiction Program Staff

Peer Recovery Coaches

Behavioral Science Students

STILL NOT SURE?

Satisfaction guaranteed

We want you to find value in our trainings! We offer full refunds within 30 days. With all of our valuable video training, we are confident you WILL love it!

STILL GOT QUESTIONS?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the EC0548 certification officially recognized in Mexico?

Absolutely. Our program is built around the national EC0548 competency standard and prepares you for the CONOCER evaluation accepted nationwide.

Do I need prior counseling experience?

No. We start with fundamentals, though many students already work in health or psychology. What you need is commitment to the 300-hour workload.

How are the 300 hours structured?

120 hours of self-paced e-learning, 60 hours of live virtual workshops, and 120 hours of supervised practicum in an approved facility.

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