Upcoming Courses

Course Offerings

Overview of the Addictions Field

This class will explore relevant concept in addiction.

February 9, 2026 to April 6, 2026, Online-via ZOOM
June 1, 2026 to July 27, 2026, 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

April 7, 2026 to June 2, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

Diversity of Intervention and Treatment Approaches

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

February 3, 2026 to March 3, 2026, Online-via ZOOM
April 13, 2026 to May 11, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

Introduction to Diagnostic Criteria (DSM)

DSM

June 9, 2026 to July 14, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

Toxicology Testing/Screening

Toxicology

Friday, June 5, 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.

February 11, 2026 to March 25, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

Individual Counseling

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

March 5, 2026 to April 9, 2026, Online-via ZOOM
June 4, 2026 to July 9, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

Counseling Special Populations And Cultural Competence

This course will cover Comprehensive exploration of "Special populations"

February 7, 2026 to March 7, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

Theories of Human Development and the Relationship to Substance Use

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

February 5-19, 2026, Online-via ZOOM
May 1-15, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

Integrated Care

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

March 6-20, 2026, Online-via ZOOM
June 3-17, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

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.

Course schedule to be announced
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Group Counseling

The participant will develop a basic understanding of group stages.

March 17, 2026 to May 12, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

Recurrence of Symptoms/Relapse Prevention

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

April 10-24, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

Screening, Assessment and Evaluation

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

June 12, 2026 to August 7, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

Case Management, Referral, and Service Coordination

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

March 14-28, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

Treatment Planning, Client Record Keeping & Discharge Planning

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

April 8, 2026 to May 27, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

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.

January 21, 2026 to February 4, 2026, Online-via ZOOM
May 14-28, 2026, 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 19, 2026 to February 9, 2026, Online-via ZOOM
May 19, 2026 to June 2, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

Client/Counselor Relationship

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

March 3-31, 2026, Online-via ZOOM
May 2-16, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

Professional Development

Professional Development

Sunday, February 1, 2026, Online-via ZOOM
Sunday, May 3, 2026, Online-via ZOOM
Sunday, July 26, 2026, Online-via ZOOM

Counselor Wellness

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

Saturday, April 11, 2026, Online-via ZOOM
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.

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, February 27, 2026, Online-via ZOOM
Friday, May 29, 2026, 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, May 12, 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)