Course Offerings
Overview of the Addictions Field
This class will explore relevant concept in addiction.
September 16, 2024 to November 25, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
September 16, 2024 to November 25, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
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
November 6, 2024 to January 22, 2025, Online-via ZOOM
November 6, 2024 to January 22, 2025, Online-via ZOOM
Diversity of Intervention and Treatment Approaches
This course will cover diagnosis of substance use disorder using the DSM 5
September 17, 2024 to October 15, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
September 17, 2024 to October 15, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Knowledge of 12 Step and Mutual Aid Groups
Students will understand the dynamics of a self help group
Friday, October 25, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Friday, October 25, 2024, 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.
September 18, 2024 to October 30, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
September 18, 2024 to October 30, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Counseling Special Populations And Cultural Competence
This course will cover Comprehensive exploration of "Special populations"
September 14, 2024 to October 12, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
September 14, 2024 to October 12, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Theories of Human Development and the Relationship to Substance Use
A comprehensive review of theories, models and interventions will be addressed.
October 26, 2024 to November 2, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
October 26, 2024 to November 2, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Integrated Care
This course will focus on the Comprehensive exploration of the medical issues/health consequences.
October 13-20, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
October 13-20, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Counseling & Communicating with Families and Significant Others
This course will explore the impact of addiction on families.
September 13, 2024 to October 18, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
September 13, 2024 to October 18, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Screening, Assessment and Evaluation
This course will assist the counselor to: determine the presence and extent of substance use disorder
September 12, 2024 to October 31, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
September 12, 2024 to October 31, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Case Management, Referral, and Service Coordination
Understand the need for crisis management regarding how to triage and respond to crisis
November 23, 2024 to December 14, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
November 23, 2024 to December 14, 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 1, 2024 to January 3, 2025, Online-via ZOOM
November 1, 2024 to January 3, 2025, 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
November 6, 2024 to December 11, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
November 6, 2024 to December 11, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Professional Development
Professional Development
Sunday, September 15, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Sunday, November 3, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Sunday, September 15, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Sunday, November 3, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Counselor Wellness
Knowledge of the importance of self-care for the Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Saturday, October 19, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Saturday, October 19, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Group Counseling
The participant will develop a basic understanding of group stages.
October 29, 2024 to December 17, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
October 29, 2024 to December 17, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Recurrence of Symptoms/Relapse Prevention
Students will understand: the view of substance use as a chronic problem
December 9, 2024 to January 27, 2025, Online-via ZOOM
December 9, 2024 to January 27, 2025, Online-via ZOOM