Upcoming Courses

Course Offerings

Overview of the Addictions Field

This class will explore relevant concept in addiction.

September 15, 2025 to November 17, 2025, 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 5, 2025 to January 14, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

Diversity of Intervention and Treatment Approaches

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

September 16, 2025 to October 14, 2025, Online-via ZOOM

Introduction to Diagnostic Criteria (DSM)

DSM

Course schedule to be announced
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Toxicology Testing/Screening

Toxicology

Monday, December 1, 2025, 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.

August 28, 2025 to October 9, 2025, Online-via ZOOM

Individual Counseling

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

November 6, 2025 to December 18, 2025, Online-via ZOOM

Counseling Special Populations And Cultural Competence

This course will cover Comprehensive exploration of "Special populations"

September 13, 2025 to October 18, 2025, 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 2-16, 2025, Online-via ZOOM

Integrated Care

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

July 10-24, 2025, Online-via ZOOM
December 2-16, 2025, Online-via ZOOM

Crisis Management

Crisis Management

July 12-19, 2025, Online-via ZOOM
November 8-15, 2025, Online-via ZOOM

Counseling & Communicating with Families and Significant Others

This course will explore the impact of addiction on families.

September 12, 2025 to October 17, 2025, Online-via ZOOM

Group Counseling

The participant will develop a basic understanding of group stages.

October 27, 2025 to December 15, 2025, Online-via ZOOM

Recurrence of Symptoms/Relapse Prevention

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

December 8, 2025 to January 12, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

Screening, Assessment and Evaluation

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

November 7, 2025 to January 9, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

Case Management, Referral, and Service Coordination

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

November 22, 2025 to December 13, 2025, Online-via ZOOM

Treatment Planning, Client Record Keeping & Discharge Planning

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

September 10, 2025 to October 29, 2025, Online-via ZOOM

Patient, Family and Community Education and Prevention

Community Education and Prevention

August 7-21, 2025, Online-via ZOOM
September 14-28, 2025, Online-via ZOOM

Ethical Decision Making & Conduct

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

Course schedule to be announced
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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.

Course schedule to be announced
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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 1-29, 2025, Online-via ZOOM
October 21, 2025 to November 25, 2025, Online-via ZOOM

Professional Development

Professional Development

Sunday, September 7, 2025, Online-via ZOOM
Sunday, December 7, 2025, Online-via ZOOM

Counselor Wellness

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

Saturday, July 26, 2025, Online-via ZOOM
September 11-18, 2025, Online-via ZOOM
Saturday, December 20, 2025, Online-via ZOOM

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

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

Course schedule to be announced
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Knowledge of 12 Step and Mutual Aid Groups

Students will understand the dynamics of a self help group

Friday, October 24, 2025, Online-via ZOOM

Your Career As A Certified Recovery Peer Advocate

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

Course schedule to be announced
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Your Career As A Credentialed Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor

Career seminar and information about becoming an Addiction Counselor

Tuesday, September 9, 2025, Online-via ZOOM
Tuesday, January 6, 2026, 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)