National University - California

Course Details

Associate of Science in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Counseling

Course Description

The Certificate in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling is designed to meet California state standards for certification of alcohol and drug abuse counselors. This program is approved by CAADAC's education foundation CA Foundation for Advancement of Addiction Professionals. This program may not meet the requirements for certification in other states. For complete information on the CAADAC certification, or to order a CAADAC Handbook visit, www.caadac.org or call (916) 368-9412.

Course Duration

NumberDuration
1year

Career outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes 1. Establish professional relationships with diverse clients with alcohol and drug abuse and/or dependence issues. 2. Demonstrate entry level counseling skills in working with individuals, groups, and families relative to alcohol and drug abuse and/or dependence issues. 3. Assess and diagnose clients using DSM IV-TR alcohol and drug abuse and dependence criteria. 4. Develop a treatment plan based on a biopsychosocial assessment of the individual’s strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs. 5. Develop case management plans for clients that bring services, agencies, resources, or people together with a planned framework of action. 6. Provide client education to individuals, groups, and families on alcohol and drug abuse and dependence. 7. Interact with counselors and other professionals in regard to client treatment and services. 8. Adhere to established professional codes of ethics and standards of practice. 9. Integrate knowledge of cultural diversity into chemically dependent clients' treatment plans.




Associate of Science in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Counseling National University - California