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Course Offerings
Overview of the Addictions Field
This class will explore relevant concept in addiction.
May 13, 2024 to July 15, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
May 13, 2024 to July 15, 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
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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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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.
May 3-31, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
May 3-31, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
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.
June 4-18, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
June 4-18, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Integrated Care
This course will focus on the Comprehensive exploration of the medical issues/health consequences.
May 14-28, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
May 14-28, 2024, 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
July 2-30, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
July 2-30, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Screening, Assessment and Evaluation
This course will assist the counselor to: determine the presence and extent of substance use disorder
March 14, 2024 to April 25, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
March 14, 2024 to April 25, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
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.
June 12, 2024 to July 31, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
June 12, 2024 to July 31, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Ethical Decision Making & Conduct
Using current ethical issues as they relate to substance abuse treatment.
June 15-29, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
June 15-29, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Confidentiality & Legal Issues
Participants will practice analytical skills and develop a basic knowledge of critical thinking in effective ethical decision making.
June 13-27, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
June 13-27, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Client/Counselor Relationship
The course will assist students to: maintain their therapeutic role at all times in professional and community settings
May 1-29, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
May 1-29, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Counselor Wellness
Knowledge of the importance of self-care for the Substance Use Disorder Counselor
Saturday, June 8, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Saturday, June 8, 2024, 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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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, May 7, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Tuesday, September 10, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Tuesday, January 7, 2025, Online-via ZOOM
Tuesday, May 7, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Tuesday, September 10, 2024, Online-via ZOOM
Tuesday, January 7, 2025, 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)