Upcoming Courses

Course Offerings

This class will explore relevant concept in addiction.


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Physical consequences of acute and chronic use will be discussed and treatment interventions including appropriate medications for a variety of substances


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This course will cover diagnosis of substance use disorder using the DSM 5


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Participants will become familiar with the foundational counseling skills essential for the successful delivery of group and individual therapies.


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This course will cover the essentials of Substance Use Disorder counseling with individuals.


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This course will cover Comprehensive exploration of "Special populations"


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A comprehensive review of theories, models and interventions will be addressed.


June 10-24, 2025, Online-via ZOOM
This course will focus on the Comprehensive exploration of the medical issues/health consequences.


July 10-24, 2025, Online-via ZOOM
This course will explore the impact of addiction on families.


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The participant will develop a basic understanding of group stages.


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Students will understand: the view of substance use as a chronic problem


July 1-29, 2025, Online-via ZOOM
This course will assist the counselor to: determine the presence and extent of substance use disorder


June 20, 2025 to August 15, 2025, Online-via ZOOM
Understand the need for crisis management regarding how to triage and respond to crisis


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Review of continuum care, how to determine the appropriate LOC, treatment planning process.


September 10, 2025 to October 29, 2025, Online-via ZOOM
Using current ethical issues as they relate to substance abuse treatment.


June 25, 2025 to July 9, 2025, Online-via ZOOM
Participants will practice analytical skills and develop a basic knowledge of critical thinking in effective ethical decision making.


June 23, 2025 to July 7, 2025, Online-via ZOOM
The course will assist students to: maintain their therapeutic role at all times in professional and community settings


July 1-29, 2025, Online-via ZOOM
Knowledge of the importance of self-care for the Substance Use Disorder Counselor


Saturday, July 26, 2025, Online-via ZOOM
CRPAs draw from personal experience with substance use, and professional training to provide non-clinical support services.


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Students will understand the dynamics of a self help group


Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Online-via ZOOM
Career seminar and information session about becoming a certified recovery peer advocate


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Certificate Programs

Upon completion of 350 hours, which includes all courses (there are no electives) students will be issued a Certificate of Completion, approved by New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (NYS-OASAS)