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 I Prof Development
Entry level - 0 years
Certification & Licensure I Pre-cert
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 I Training
80 hours of ICARC specific training (with domain requirements)
Work Experience hours in last 5 years
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 80 hours of asynchronous / distance learning may be used
IRWCCB ICARC Standardized Testing
Passing Score on the IRWCCB ICARC Exam - waived until 3/2026
Coaching Practice Hours
None
IRWCCB Evaluated Coaching sessions
Not required - waived until 3/2026
Recovery and Wellness Coaching Supervision
Not required
Annual Renewal Standards
6 hours of Coaching Specific CPPD including 1 hour of IRWCCB approved ethics
Fee (for 3 years)
$100 / Eu 95 / 80 GBP
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