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

November 4, 2026 to January 20, 2027, Online-via ZOOM

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

June 24, 2027 to July 29, 2027, Online-via ZOOM

Toxicology Testing/Screening

Toxicology

Tuesday, November 24, 2026, 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.

May 27, 2027 to June 17, 2027, Online-via ZOOM

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.

January 12-26, 2027, Online-via ZOOM

Integrated Care

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

December 4-18, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

Crisis Management

Crisis Management

November 14-21, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

Counseling & Communicating with Families and Significant Others

This course will explore the impact of addiction on families.

November 8-22, 2026, Online-via ZOOM
February 3, 2027 to March 10, 2027, Online-via ZOOM

Group Counseling

The participant will develop a basic understanding of group stages.

November 2, 2026 to December 21, 2026, Online-via ZOOM
April 5, 2027 to May 24, 2027, Online-via ZOOM

Recurrence of Symptoms/Relapse Prevention

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

December 1, 2026 to January 5, 2027, Online-via ZOOM

Screening, Assessment and Evaluation

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

November 19, 2026 to February 4, 2027, Online-via ZOOM

Case Management, Referral, and Service Coordination

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

January 8, 2027 to February 5, 2027, Online-via ZOOM

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

December 5-12, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

Ethical Decision Making & Conduct

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

January 7-28, 2027, Online-via ZOOM

Confidentiality & Legal Issues

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

January 4-25, 2027, Online-via ZOOM
July 12-26, 2027, Online-via ZOOM

Client/Counselor Relationship

The course will assist students to: maintain their therapeutic role at all times in professional and community settings

February 22, 2027 to March 22, 2027, Online-via ZOOM

Professional Development

Professional Development

Sunday, December 6, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

Counselor Wellness

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

Saturday, January 9, 2027, 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

Friday, October 30, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

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, 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)