Chemical Dependency Professional
Certificate of Specialization
This program is designed for students who wish to fulfill the education requirements for certification as Chemical Dependency Professionals through the Department of Health in Washington State (WAC 246-811-0303).
Not all courses listed are offered every quarter. Please see an appropriate faculty advisor or Division Dean for course sequence and schedule details. A faculty advisor must approve the program for degree/certificate completion.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the ability to apply their skills and knowledge in the following ways:
1. Understand addiction and the ways it impacts individuals throughout the life course.
2. Apply key principles in developmental and abnormal psychology to the experiences of chemically dependent and addicted patients.
3. Understand the pharmacological actions of alcohol and other drugs.
4. Demonstrate familiarity with substance abuse and addiction treatment methods, addiction placement, continuing care, and discharge criteria (including American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria).
5. Be effective in treatment planning, case management referral, use of community resources, and service coordination.
6. Effectively utilize the techniques used in individual counseling; group counseling; and counseling for families, couples and significant others who are affected by chemical dependency.
7. Develop an understanding of effective drug and alcohol prevention and relapse prevention programs as well as local client, family and community drug prevention education opportunities.
8. Successful completion of the HIV/AIDS brief risk intervention (4 hours) for the chemically dependent.
9. Effectively communicate orally and in writing in ways that minimize conflict and maximize clarity with diverse people.
10. Work collaboratively with others (family members/agency representatives) to solve problems and resolve conflicts.
11. Access and use a variety of resources and services that match the needs of the individual or family.
12. Coach and mentor others. Others include co-workers, colleagues, and family members.
13. Behave professionally and ethically which includes being respectful, reliable, culturally sensitive, respecting a client's personal boundaries, the rules of confidentiality, and adhering to mandatory reporting laws.
ADVISOR OFFICE PHONE
Cohen, Mirelle Shop 201 360-475-7553
GENERAL REQUIREMENT CREDITS
ENGL 101 Composition*_________________________________________ 5
MATH 094 Elementary Algebra* (or above)_______________________ 5
TECHNICAL CORE
HS 104 Introduction to Chemical Dependency__________________ 5
HS 105 Drug and Alcohol Prevention__________________________ 3
HS 107 Intro to Human Services______________________________ 5
HS 110 Diversity, Ethics & Professionalism__________________ 3
HS 112 Case Management for CDP*_____________________________ 3
HS 113 CDP Individual Counseling*___________________________ 3
HS 275 Family Services Field Experience*____________________ 5
SPCH 153 Intercultural Communication____________________ 5
or
SPCH 152 Interpersonal Communication____________________ 5____ 5
GENERAL EMPHASIS
HS 114 CDP Group Counseling*________________________________ 3
HS 120 Relapse Prevention/Family Counseling*________________ 3
PSYCH 224 Lifespan Development*________________________________ 5
PSYCH 240 Abnormal Psychology*_________________________________ 5
SOCIO 109 Family Abuse and Neglect_____________________________ 3
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED_________________________________ 61
* See course description for prerequisite.
Source: SBCTC Inventory 1/30/08
Instructional Policies Council Minutes 1/14/08 |