Substance Use Treatment (Continuing Education)
Short Term
Completion of all three courses fulfills the 270 educational/training hours required by the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board (NCSAPPB) for initial certification or renewal as a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor. This course can also be used to fulfill certain requirements to become a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist for persons with a Master's or other advanced degree in a human services field. For more information on certification and/or licensure, visit the NCSAPPB website.
Prerequisites:
- Must be at least 18 years old, and
- Proof of High School Diploma or high school equivalency
- Course III requires completion of Substance Use Treatment I and II (for students with less than a Master’s degree).
Email bhealth@durhamtech.edu to learn how to submit prerequisite documentation and how to register.
This course qualifies for financial assistance.
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SAB-3029A Substance Use Treatment I
Substance Use Treatment I is one of three courses in the Substance Use Treatment Program. This course, which includes 6 hours of ethics, will focus on the 12 core functions and ethics of substance use treatment, providing students with information and resources necessary to assist individuals in any substance use work capacity. Completion of all three courses fulfills the 270 educational/training hours required by the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board (NCSAPPB) for initial certification or renewal as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). This course can also be used to fulfill certain requirements to become a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) for persons with a Master's or other advanced degree in a human services field. For more information on certification and/or licensure, visit the NCSAPPB website. Prerequisites: 1) Must be at least 18 years old, AND 2) High School Diploma, GED/Equivalent, or college transcripts. Please email bhealth@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding the program or registration process.
SAB-3029B Substance Use Treatment II
Substance Use Treatment II is the one of three courses in the Substance Use Treatment Program. This course will focus on client education, stages of change, and types of recovery methods with special populations, as well as provide students with information and resources to improve their knowledge in the field and for the substance use certification exam. The course includes 6 hours each on the following topics: HIV/AIDS; STDs; bloodborne pathogens; and treating the military. Completion of all three courses fulfils the 270 educational/training hours required by the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board (NCSAPPB) for initial certification or renewal as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). This course can also be used to fulfil certain requirements to become a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) for persons with a Master's or other advanced degree in a human services field. For more information on certification and/or licensure, visit the NCSAPPB website. Prerequisites: 1) Must be at least 18 years old, AND 2) High School Diploma, GED/Equivalent, or college transcripts. Please email bhealth@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding the program or registration process.
SAB-3029C Substance Use Treatment III
Substance Use Treatment III is one of three courses the Substance Use Treatment Program. This course provides students with information and strategies necessary to work with individuals impacted by mental illness and substance use disorder (co-occurring disorders), including an overview of criteria, co-occurring disorders, and issues of differential diagnosis based on the DSM. Completion of all three courses fulfils the 270 educational/training hours required by the North Carolina Addictions Specialist Professional Practice Board (NCSAPPB) for initial certification or renewal as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). This course can also be used to fulfil certain requirements to become a Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) for persons with a Master's or other advanced degree in a human services field. For more information on certification and/or licensure, visit the NCSAPPB website. Prerequisites: 1) Must be at least 18 years old; AND 2) High School Diploma, GED/Equivalent, or college transcripts; AND 3) Completion of Substance Use Treatment I and II (for students with less than a Master's degree). Please email bhealth@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding the program or registration process.