The total number hours for all the courses is 350 hours which is beyond the 315 hours required. The course, Law, Ethics and Competencies satisfies the 80-hour requirement under AB2473 and the 50-hour renewal requirement.
Overview of Addiction
Examines the history of alcohol and other mood-changing drugs; the myths and stereotypes of alcohol use; the socio-cultural factors that contribute to the use of drugs; and the patterns and progressions of alcoholism. Worth 4.5 quarter units, or 45 hours.
Physiology and Pharmacology
Examines the effects of alcohol and drugs on the body, mind and behavior. The course also has a component on HIV/AIDS.
Examines legal and professional responsibility, regulatory restrictions; community prevention education; and outreach. Worth 4.5 quarter units, or 45 hours.
Examines legal and professional responsibility, regulatory restrictions; community prevention education; and outreach. Worth 4.5 quarter units, or 45 hours.
Law, Ethics & Competencies
Examines legal and professional responsibility, regulatory restrictions; community prevention education; outreach; confidentiality and issues surrounding clients’ rights such as confidentiality. The course uses case studies to highlight ethical dilemmas counselors may face. This course is designed to help students understand the Core Competencies based on AB2473. Worth 8.0 quarter units, or 80 hours.
Case Management
Focuses on the core functions of intake, screening, assessment, orientation, treatment planning, referral, and reports and record keeping. Relapse prevention is also included. Worth 4.5 quarter units, or 45 hours.
Individual, Group and Family Counseling
Focuses on the objectives of counseling; theories of counseling; family and group dynamics; and counseling techniques. Worth 4.5 quarter units, or 45 hours.
Personal and Professional Growth
Focuses on symptoms of counselor burnout; the recovering counselor; professional standards; certification requirements; and professional resources. Worth 4.5 quarter units, or 45 hours.
​Supervised Practicum
A course in which students begin their 255-hour supervised internship at an approved drug and alcohol facility. The focus of the course is on the 12 Core Functions of a drug and alcohol counselor. A student will need to complete 21 hours in each of the Core Functions and an approved supervisor must sign-off on them. The Core Functions are: Screening, Intake, Orientation, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Case Management, Counseling, Referral, Crisis Intervention, Client Education, Consultation and Reports and Record Keeping. Worth 4.5 quarter units, or 45 hours.