Upcoming Courses

Course Offerings

Overview of the Addictions Field

This class will explore relevant concept in addiction.

May 16, 2022 to July 25, 2022, Online-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

March 4-25, 2022, Online-ZOOM

Diversity of Intervention and Treatment Approaches

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

February 2-23, 2022, Online-ZOOM
May 6, 2022 to June 3, 2022, Online-ZOOM

Introduction to Diagnostic Criteria (DSM)

DSM

May 26, 2022 to June 30, 2022, Online-ZOOM

Toxicology Testing/Screening

Toxicology

Monday, March 7, 2022, Online-ZOOM
Friday, June 17, 2022

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.

January 27, 2022 to March 10, 2022, Online-ZOOM

Individual Counseling

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

March 13, 2022 to April 3, 2022, Online-ZOOM
July 10-31, 2022, Online-ZOOM

Counseling Special Populations And Cultural Competence

This course will cover Comprehensive exploration of "Special populations"

February 5, 2022 to March 5, 2022, Online-ZOOM

Theories of Human Development and the Relationship to Substance Use

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

May 5-19, 2022, Online-ZOOM

Integrated Care

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

July 5-19, 2022, Online-ZOOM

Crisis Management

Crisis Management

April 23-30, 2022, Online-ZOOM

Counseling & Communicating with Families and Significant Others

This course will explore the impact of addiction on families.

May 11, 2022 to June 15, 2022, Online-ZOOM

Group Counseling

The participant will develop a basic understanding of group stages.

March 16, 2022 to May 4, 2022, Online-ZOOM

Recurrence of Symptoms/Relapse Prevention

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

April 5, 2022 to May 3, 2022, Online-ZOOM

Screening, Assessment and Evaluation

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

Course schedule to be announced
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Case Management, Referral, and Service Coordination

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

February 13-27, 2022, Online-ZOOM
July 9-23, 2022, Online-ZOOM

Treatment Planning, Client Record Keeping & Discharge Planning

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

June 24, 2022 to July 29, 2022, Online-ZOOM

Patient, Family and Community Education and Prevention

Community Education and Prevention

June 7-21, 2022, Online-ZOOM

Ethical Decision Making & Conduct

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

May 7-21, 2022, Online-ZOOM

Confidentiality & Legal Issues

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

May 10-24, 2022, Online-ZOOM

Client/Counselor Relationship

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

March 17, 2022 to April 14, 2022, Online-ZOOM

Professional Development

Professional Development

Sunday, February 6, 2022, Online-ZOOM
Sunday, April 24, 2022, Online-ZOOM
Sunday, June 26, 2022, Online-ZOOM

Counselor Wellness

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

Sunday, March 6, 2022, Online-ZOOM
Saturday, June 25, 2022, Online-ZOOM

Knowledge of 12 Step and Mutual Aid Groups

Students will understand the dynamics of a self help group

Friday, February 18, 2022, Online-ZOOM
Monday, May 2, 2022, Online-ZOOM

Your Career As A Credentialed Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counselor

Career seminar and information about becoming an Addiction Counselor

Tuesday, May 10, 2022, Online

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)