Upcoming Courses

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

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Diversity of Intervention and Treatment Approaches

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

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Introduction to Diagnostic Criteria (DSM)

DSM

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Toxicology Testing/Screening

Toxicology

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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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Individual Counseling

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

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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.

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Integrated Care

This course will focus on the Comprehensive exploration of the medical issues/health consequences.

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Crisis Management

Crisis Management

July 1-15, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

Counseling & Communicating with Families and Significant Others

This course will explore the impact of addiction on families.

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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

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Screening, Assessment and Evaluation

This course will assist the counselor to: determine the presence and extent of substance use disorder

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Case Management, Referral, and Service Coordination

Understand the need for crisis management regarding how to triage and respond to crisis

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Treatment Planning, Client Record Keeping & Discharge Planning

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

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Patient, Family and Community Education and Prevention

Community Education and Prevention

July 21, 2026 to August 4, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

Ethical Decision Making & Conduct

Using current ethical issues as they relate to substance abuse treatment.

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Confidentiality & Legal Issues

Participants will practice analytical skills and develop a basic knowledge of critical thinking in effective ethical decision making.

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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

July 22, 2026 to August 19, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

Professional Development

Professional Development

Sunday, July 26, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

Counselor Wellness

Knowledge of the importance of self-care for the Substance Use Disorder Counselor

July 16-23, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

CRPAs draw from personal experience with substance use, and professional training to provide non-clinical support services.

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Knowledge of 12 Step and Mutual Aid Groups

Students will understand the dynamics of a self help group

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Your Career As A Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

Career seminar and information session about becoming a certified recovery peer advocate

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Your Career As A Credentialed Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor

Career seminar and information about becoming an Addiction Counselor

Tuesday, September 8, 2026, Online-via ZOOM
Tuesday, January 12, 2027, Online-via ZOOM

Certificate Programs

Addiction Studies Certificate Program

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)