Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Training - 09/12/2011

Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Training Program (CASAC)

Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor Training Program (CASAC) Upon completion of this program the student may work as a CASAC-T, a CASAC Counselor in Training. The course is divided into 4 separate sessions. The topics include: ethics, HIPPA laws, confidentiality, and historical development of addiction, assessments and interviews, diagnosing addiction vs. abuse, use of DSM-IV, counseling skills for groups and individuals, mental health issues, stress reduction and relaxation techniques, chemical dependency and treatment approaches, case management and documentation, self-help models, clinical supervision, professional development, trends for the future, educational and employment opportunities, health and nutrition. Note: The sessions are numbered I through IV but can be taken in any order *Please note: Modules I, II, III, IV use the same textbook. If you have already purchased this textbook, the course fee may be waived. Registration deadlines are set to facilitate book orders. Substance Abuse Training Program: Module I Lydia Treadway No. 10068 Total: $965.00 25 sessions Tuition $895.00 Fee: $70.00* Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 13-Dec. 8, 5:30pm-9:00pm (No class Nov. 22 & Nov. 24) Substance Abuse Training Program: Module II Lydia Treadway No. 10089 Total: $965.00 25 sessions Tuition $895.00 Fee: $70.00* Tuesdays and Thursdays, Dec. 13-Mar. 13, 5:30pm- 9:00pm (No class Dec. 27 & Dec. 29) Registration deadline: Dec. 6. Substance Abuse Training Program: Module III Lydia Treadway No. 20001 Total: $965.00 25 sessions Tuition $895.00 Fee: $70.00* Tuesdays and Thursdays, Mar. 15-Jun. 7, 5:30pm-9:00pm Registration deadline: Mar. 8. Substance Abuse Training Program: Module IV Lydia Treadway No. 10001 Total: $TBD 25 sessions Tuition $895.00 Fee: $TBD* Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 6-Dec. 6, 5:30pm-9:00pm (No class Nov. 20 & Nov. 22) Registration deadline: Aug. 31.