Course Offerings
Overview of the Addictions Field
This class will explore relevant concept in addiction.
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Basic Knowledge: Physiology, Psychological and Pharmacological Effects
Physical consequences of acute and chronic use will be discussed and treatment interventions including appropriate medications for a variety of substances
October 25, 2023 to December 20, 2023, Online-via ZOOM
October 25, 2023 to December 20, 2023, Online-via ZOOM
Diversity of Intervention and Treatment Approaches
This course will cover diagnosis of substance use disorder using the DSM 5
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Knowledge of 12 Step and Mutual Aid Groups
Students will understand the dynamics of a self help group
Friday, December 1, 2023, Online-via ZOOM
Friday, December 1, 2023, Online-via ZOOM
Foundational Counseling Skills of Individual and Group Counseling
Participants will become familiar with the foundational counseling skills essential for the successful delivery of group and individual therapies.
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Counseling Special Populations And Cultural Competence
This course will cover Comprehensive exploration of "Special populations"
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Theories of Human Development and the Relationship to Substance Use
A comprehensive review of theories, models and interventions will be addressed.
October 5-19, 2023, Online-via ZOOM
October 5-19, 2023, Online-via ZOOM
Integrated Care
This course will focus on the Comprehensive exploration of the medical issues/health consequences.
November 21, 2023 to December 5, 2023, Online-via ZOOM
November 21, 2023 to December 5, 2023, Online-via ZOOM
Crisis Management
Crisis Management
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Counseling & Communicating with Families and Significant Others
This course will explore the impact of addiction on families.
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Screening, Assessment and Evaluation
This course will assist the counselor to: determine the presence and extent of substance use disorder
November 2, 2023 to January 4, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
November 2, 2023 to January 4, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Case Management, Referral, and Service Coordination
Understand the need for crisis management regarding how to triage and respond to crisis
December 4, 2023 to January 15, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
December 4, 2023 to January 15, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Treatment Planning, Client Record Keeping & Discharge Planning
Review of continuum care, how to determine the appropriate LOC, treatment planning process.
November 3, 2023 to January 12, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
November 3, 2023 to January 12, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Ethical Decision Making & Conduct
Using current ethical issues as they relate to substance abuse treatment.
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Client/Counselor Relationship
The course will assist students to: maintain their therapeutic role at all times in professional and community settings
December 6, 2023 to January 10, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
December 6, 2023 to January 10, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Counselor Wellness
Knowledge of the importance of self-care for the Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Saturday, October 21, 2023, Online-via ZOOM
Saturday, October 21, 2023, Online-via ZOOM
Group Counseling
The participant will develop a basic understanding of group stages.
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Recurrence of Symptoms/Relapse Prevention
Students will understand: the view of substance use as a chronic problem
October 21, 2023 to November 18, 2023, Online-via ZOOM
October 21, 2023 to November 18, 2023, Online-via ZOOM