This program provides an opportunity for the individual to learn and build skills
needed to assist in working with individuals involved with substance abuse
dependency and co-dependency.

The objectives of the Substance Abuse Certification program is to:

- Educate competent and compassionate individuals who are desirous of providing
comprehensive and quality services in su
bstance abuse treatment.

- Impart a knowledge that promotes a greater understanding of the impact and
influence of substance abuse/dependency on the individual, family and society as a
whole.

- Provide individuals with an understanding of ps
ychological, social, physiological
and behavioral skills needed in the effective inter
vention of substance abuse
disorders.
- Module I
Screening, Intake, Orientation, Assessment.
- Module II
Treatment Planning, Counseling, Case Management, Crisis Intervention.
- Module III
Client Education, Referral, Report and Record Keeping, Consultation with Other Professionals.

Session II
- Module I
Introduction to the Use and Abuse of Alcohol and Drugs.
- Module II
Psychological Approaches to Addictive Behavior.
- Module III
Case Management Techniques.
- Module IV
Crisis Intervention.
- Module V
Counseling the Culturally Different.
- Module VI
Prevention/Intervention.
- Module VII
Assessing and Working with the Dual Diagnosis Patient.
- Module VII
Management of Group Behavior I and II.


Chemical Dependency Certification