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SUPERVISED PRACTICUM COURSE

​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.
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Course is worth 4.5 quarter units, or 45 hours. 
About Christian Institute

Christian Institute (CI) is approved both by CCAPP (California Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors) and CADTP (California Association of DUI Treatment Programs). Both certifying bodies are approved with California Department of Health Services (DHCS) to certify candidates as certified counselors to work in treatment programs.

Because Christian Institute is approved with both associations, this means that you don’t have to worry if the courses you take  will count towards your certification. You can visit CCAPP’s and CADTP's websites for more information.

Christian Institute is also a NAADAC (National Association of Alcoholism Counselors and Trainers) Approved Education Provider.

CCAPP CERTIFIED DRUG AND ALCOHOL COUNSELOR

Christian Institute offers online the seven courses needed to qualify to take the written exam to become a certified alcohol and drug counselor through CCAPP.

CALIFORNIA SUD COUNSELOR CERTIFICATION 

Christian Institute offers online the seven courses needed to qualify to take the written exam to become a certified alcohol and drug counselor through CADTP.

CI is an approved provider with NAADAC, CADTP & CCAPP.

Christian Institute offers online continuing education courses as well as the 80 hour course to start process of becoming a Registered Alcohol and Drug Trainee I (RADT-1).