At Sober College School of Addiction Studies, we can provide you with NAADAC-approved, CCAPP-approved and IC&RC-approved certified alcohol and drug counselor education. What types of classes will you be taking? Let’s take a quick look at each of the classes you’ll take during the course of our program.
SCSAS 101: Introduction and Overview of Drug & Alcohol Addiction
With this course, you will learn about the history of alcohol and drugs in the United States, as well as many myths or stereotypes regarding substance use. You also will learn about patterns that often lead to addiction.
SCSAS 102: Physiology & Pharmacology of Alcohol and Other Drugs
As an addiction counselor, one of your tasks will be to help your clients understand how alcohol and other drugs affect the brain and body, and SCASAS 101 and 102 will provide you with the latest information so that you can educate your clients. It can be hugely beneficial for those struggling with addiction to understand the science behind addiction and how certain substances affect our bodies.
SCSAS 103: Law & Ethics
During this course, students will learn about pertinent laws that apply to addiction counseling as well as learning about ethical standards for the profession. These include learning various state standards as well as the NAADAC Code of Ethics, which is recognized as the standard for ethics for counselors throughout the United States.
SCSAS 104: Case Management
Organizational skills are crucial for anyone who wishes to become a certified drug and alcohol counselor. With every client, an alcohol and drug counselor will encounter a huge amount of paperwork and tasks related to treatment, as this job includes much more than actual counseling tasks. In this course, you will learn everything from how to handle admissions to assessment and much more, which will help you create a workable treatment plan for your clients.
SCSAS 105: Individual, Group & Family Counseling
Counseling is at the heart of what addiction specialists provide, so it’s crucial that students learn about various counseling approaches and the best practices for successful counseling. During this course, you’ll also learn how to facilitate group counseling and family counseling sessions.
SCSAS 106: Personal & Professional Growth
Did you know that once you’ve earned your substance abuse counselor certification, you must complete continuing education (CE) units to renew your credential? Professional growth, such as learning the latest research regarding addiction and addiction treatment is crucial, but personal growth also is important. This includes recognizing your strengths and working on improving any areas where you might feel less confident.
SCSAS 107: Supervised Practicum
This is a short practicum that provides you with a way to observe what actually occurs at a treatment facility. You will be supervised by both a Sober College instructor as well as a supervisor at the facility. Practicum experiences can be taken concurrently with other coursework once you have completed your first course – SCSAS 101: Introduction and Overview of Drug & Alcohol Addiction.
SCSAS 108: Supervised Fieldwork Practicum
This is much like an internship, and you will be working at a professional facility. During this practicum, which is 255 hours in total, you must spend at least 12 hours concentrating on each of the 12 Core Functions of Addiction Counseling.
These 12 functions of drug and alcohol counseling include patient screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reporting & record keeping, and consultation with other professionals. During this practicum, you will truly get a realistic view of substance abuse counselor jobs and all these entail.
Complete Your Education In Just Six Months!
Our certified alcohol and drug counselor program can be completed in six months, and all coursework can be completed online. Unlike universities and colleges, which have set semester dates, we offer rolling admissions, so you can start whenever it’s convenient for you. Our program also is far less expensive than attending a traditional college, and the total cost for our program is $4,250 for tuition and about $300-$500 for books.
Our program includes the 315 units needed to fulfill the educational requirements to become a certified alcohol and drug counselor (CADC), as well as the 255 practicum hours that are required to earn your credential. These practicum hours serve as an internship where you will learn about the day-to-day work experiences typical for addiction specialists.
The Next Steps
Once you’ve completed our program, you can work toward completion of your supervised work experience hours as well as taking the IC&RC Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC) exam. These supervised work hours are paid work hours, and the amount required varies based on the level of CADC you wish to become. Also, your practicum hours will be counted as part of the supervised hours.
For instance, a CADC I must complete 3,000 hours of supervised work experience, while a CADC-II must complete 6,000 hours. A CADC-III must complete 4,000 hours, but this individual must have earned a bachelor’s degree. A CADC-I and CADC-II do not need to have earned anything beyond a high school diploma or the equivalent to earn their certification. Once you’ve completed these hours and passed your ADC exam, you will be ready to apply for your credential.
Enroll Today & Become A CADC
To enroll in our certified alcohol and drug counselor program, just head to the Get Started tab on our homepage. Click on the Apply tab, download our application, fill it out and then submit the form. An admissions specialist will get in touch with you within 48 hours of submitting your application.
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