What They Say

To show what happens with Christian Institute's students, you can listen to the voice message that CI student Amy called when she just had completed taking the written exam: (You need speakers to listen to it.)

Amy's Message

Another student of CI, Doug, writes:

I’ve gone on to graduate school and will complete my M.A. in counseling psychology next April. I am currently working in the chemical dependency unit at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. I am also doing my masters practicum at Kaiser CDRP Oakland, specializing in substance abuse. Gaining a CADC I credential has given me a specialty in the mental health field. I began CAADAC courses with Christian Institute in October ’07. I am now gainfully employed and helping others in a new industry. I’ve been able to build an entirely new career in less than 3 years. Thanks Christian Institute!

Acquiring knowledge to work with those who have substance abuse issues is essential to be more effective. For over seven years Christian Institute has been offering substance abuse training to persons who want to help others with their substance abuse problems. Many of Christian institute’s students have become certified drug and alcohol counselors. They are now working in non-profits, governmental entities and are even in private practice. Other students took courses for enrichment purposes so that they could learn about substance abuse in order to help love ones. Still others have taken the courses to be more effective in their church ministry. Christian Institute has primarily designed the courses so that persons would qualify to become certified as a drug and alcohol counselor. However, there is a growing need for persons to become knowledgeable about substance abuse issues without having to take all of the courses required for certification. This is why Christian Institute is offering a certificate in case management.

This certificate program is designed to equip persons with essential knowledge and skills so that they can effectively work with persons dealing with substance abuse issues. Having four courses, this certificate provides students with knowledge by which they can feel comfortable and confident working with addicts and alcoholics. Furthermore, the program enriches those who seek knowledge about drug and alcohol abuse so that they can better understand what is going on in the life of others.

Courses needed for the Certificate ($150 per course)

Pharmacology of Drugs
Examines the effects of alcohol and drugs on the body, mind and behavior. The course also has a component on HIV/AIDS. The textbook is Uppers, Downers, All-Arounders.

Assessment, Case Management and Treatment Planning
Focuses on assessment, case management and treatment planning. Relapse prevention is also included. Issues of ethical case management are included. Readings are from Case Management and Substance Abuse Treatment.

Practicum with Internship
A course in which students begin their 120-hour supervised internship at an approved drug and alcohol facility. Readings are from Global Criteria: 12 Core Functions of a Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselor.

CI offers online the four courses (4.5 quarter units each) needed to complete the Case Management Certificate. Two courses are specific to concentration. The third course is a general course on Case Management. The last course for each concentration is the Supervised Practicum in which students perform a 120-hour internship of duties relevant to the area of concentration. The site is of the student's choosing.

The amount of time that students take to complete one online course is approximately 30 to 60 days. The courses have standard curriculum but the pacing is individualized.

Students are expected to have at least a high school diploma or GED, an operating knowledge of computers such as sending and receiving emails, uploading and downloading files, opening websites, and using a word-processing software like Microsoft Word. Students will interact with the course instructor through the course, email and even telephone; all students will have the instructor's contact information.

The requirements for each course are:

• read the syllabus and course requirements once logged into the online course
• read the appropriate readings assigned for each unit
• take a quiz after each unit
• complete one assignment of doing a hands-on activity such as visiting a recovery program or going to a 12 Step meeting (assignments are based on the concentration) and writing a 500-word reflection paper about the experience.
• take the final exam

After submitting the final exam, students will receive within one week their grade for the course. After completion of all courses and the internship, students shall receive their certificate.

How to Start the Process

If interested, students must call in to CI to do a telephone interview. Students must fill out the Student Interest form (the link is on the right side of this page) and a CI representative will contact them within one business day for a telephone interview.

After the interview, students will be told if they are accepted to enroll in the courses.

Upon acceptance, students may register for the courses. Call us toll-free at (866) 513-7807 if you have questions.

How to Register for CI's Online Courses

Once accepted, students will go to the webpage and click on the course they want to take. Payments are made with VISA, MasterCard and American Express credit cards or debit cards. If students want to call in their payment or send it in by check, they may do so. The tuition for each course is $150. The cost for books is extra, ranging from $17.00 to $79 per course.

Once registration and payment are received, students will receive within 24 hours the link to the course, their log-in information and password.

Students can then begin taking the online course.

Sample Course

You can view a sample course format. You will be logged in as a guest. Use the login name: sample. The password is sample. To log into this sample course, click here. When you enroll in a course, you will be given your official login name and password.

For more information on certification, contact CI at (866) 513-7807.