When?
Date: 10 October 2025
Time: 4.30–6:00 PM (IST)
Resource Person:
Dr. Carmel Clancy
Director, Center for Credentialing & Accreditation (CCA), ICUDDR – London
Who can Participate?
This exclusive webinar is open to Ecolink Alumni Members:
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Those interested in pursuing ICAP credentialing
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Alumni who are already credentialed
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Alumni pending credential renewals
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Anyone with basic UTC from other Training providers
Concept Note:
The Center for Credentialing & Accreditation (CCA), formerly known as GCCC, envisions a world where every individual has access to high-quality services that promote health and well-being. CCA ensures that governments, institutions, and employers can engage the most qualified professionals in the fields of prevention, treatment, and recovery support for substance use disorders.
In 2024, GCCC transitioned into the International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR), adopting the new identity of CCA. This rebranding has allowed the organization to leverage ICUDDR’s global academic network, further strengthening its mission of professionalizing addiction services worldwide.
The International Certified Addiction Professional (ICAP) credential is now channeled through CCA of ICUDDR, giving it even greater recognition and value as a University-affiliated Certificate.
Through this webinar, Dr. Carmel Clancy, Director of CCA, will walk alumni through:
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The relevance of ICAP credentialing in today’s global context
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The step-by-step process to apply via the online portal
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Documentation requirements for smooth application submission
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Guidance on renewal procedures for credentialed professionals
This session is designed to provide alumni with clarity, confidence, and direction in their professional credentialing journey.
Speaker background:
Dr. Carmel Clancy
Director, Center for Credentialing & Accreditation (CCA), ICUDDR – London
Dr. Carmel Clancy is the Director of the Center for Credentialing & Accreditation (CCA) under ICUDDR, where she oversees the International Certified Addiction Professional (ICAP) credentialing process. A distinguished Professor of Nursing Studies in the UK, she has served on national government bodies and university boards, contributing her expertise in mental health and addiction care.
Dr. Clancy has played a pioneering role in curriculum development for addiction sciences, particularly in preparing nurses and health professionals to address substance use disorders. Recognized globally as an expert in addiction management, she has advised governments, universities, and professional networks on advancing evidence-based practice.
As a long-time advisor and supporter of Ecolink Institute, Dr. Clancy brings international insight and leadership to strengthen addiction education and professional development across the globe.
Ecolink UTC Alumni Association:
The Ecolink Alumni Association consist of all the students of the Universal Treatment Curriculum of Substance Use Disorder (UTC) from Ecolink Institute from 13 different batches as well as its students of the Advanced courses. Major activities include the promotion of integrating UTC into clinical practice, hosting webinars, psycho-education through a YouTube channel, promotion of online therapy for SUDs under Addiction Recovery Coach Online (ARCO) and sharing of updated knowledge and information among its members on a regular basis.
About Ecolink Institute of Well-being:
Ecolink Institute is an approved Training Provider of the Colombo Plan Drug Advisory Programme which is currently involved in training addiction professionals with a Universal Treatment Curriculum, facilitating the application process of the students for ICAP credentialing, and managing an online therapy platform for mental health and addiction management. The Institute has trained over 600 SUD practitioners from 27 countries so far in the highest quality. Dr Thirumagal V is the chief trainer of the Institute along with Ms Aditi Ghanekar, Dr Damber Nirola, Mr Francis Moothedan, Ms Reshma Malick and Dr Thomas Scaria. Recently the Institute won the International Award for “Excellence in Training Provision” from the ISSUP-Global.
About ICUDDR
The International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR) is a global network of universities and academic institutions dedicated to advancing education, training, and research in the field of substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery. ICUDDR works to strengthen academic programs, promote evidence-based practices, and build professional capacity worldwide. By connecting universities, faculty, and students across countries, ICUDDR supports the professionalization of the addiction workforce and contributes to healthier communities around the world.