The medical profession offers many career opportunities for those seeking a rewarding career, and most do not require the many years of study that doctors, nurses and physician assistants must undergo. Earning your RHIT certification is just one option to consider, so here’s a quick look at what these professionals do. 1. What Is A RHIT? RHIT stands for Registered Health Information … [Read more...]
CAADE Certification: Do You Need It?
While becoming a drug and alcohol counselor is a chance to take on a rewarding career where you can help others heal from addiction, there’s no getting around the fact that there’s a great deal to learn about the classes you have to take and the certifications you have to earn, such as CAADE certification or CCAPP certification. At Sober College School of Addiction Studies, we can provide you … [Read more...]
CADC I & CADC II: Jump Start Your New Career
If you’ve ever longed for a rewarding career where you spend your days helping others, becoming a CADC I or CADC II might be the perfect option. But what exactly does this professional do and how do you get started? At Sober College, we can answer all of your questions and help you jump start your new career. What Is A CADC? You may already know that a CADC is a Certified Alcohol and Drug … [Read more...]
NAADAC: 4 Awesome Resources For New Counselors
The NAADAC is a huge resource for people working as drug and alcohol counselors as well as people in other fields related to addiction services. As a person beginning their education, we highly recommend that you take advantage of all that NAADAC can provide for professionals around the United States, including: 1. NAADAC Education & NAADAC Webinars One focus of the NAADAC has been to … [Read more...]
Substance Abuse Certification Classes: Finish In 6 Months
If you’ve been searching for CCAPP, NAADAC and IC&RC-approved substance abuse certification classes, Sober College School of Addiction Studies might be a perfect fit. In just six months, you can complete all the coursework needed to become a Certified Alcohol Drug Counselor (CADC). What Is A CADC? A CADC is a person that has completed the necessary substance abuse certification … [Read more...]
The CCAPP & What It Means To You
If you want to become a substance abuse counselor in California, the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) will become an important resource. This organization sets standards for our industry, but it also provides a wealth of valuable information for counselors at all experience levels. Here’s a quick look at CCAPP and what it can provide for you as you begin your … [Read more...]
Should You Become A Substance Abuse Counselor?
Addiction is a disease that is plaguing our nation, and millions of Americans are affected by alcohol and drug addiction. If you’d love a career helping others fight addiction, earning your substance abuse counselor certification is the first step. But how can you tell if this is the right career for you? 1. Are You A “People Person?” Let’s face it, there are introverts and extroverts. If … [Read more...]
5 Facts About Online Counseling Certification Programs
If you are interested in becoming a drug and alcohol counselor, finding counseling certification programs online might be your best option. Before you sign up, read our list of helpful facts about online certification and counseling in general. 1. Online Programs Allow You To Set The Pace Many counseling certification programs online allow students to work at their own pace, including our … [Read more...]
AOD Certification: Helpful Tips & Facts
In the world of substance abuse counseling, there are many, many acronyms, and deciphering these acronyms can be quite a challenge. AOD certification, for instance, stands for Alcohol and Other Drug counseling, but sometimes this is called a CAODC, or Certified Alcohol & Other Drug Counseling. However, these days, the acronyms that will be most important for you starting out may be SUDCC, … [Read more...]