ED-CSC-103 Drug & Alcohol Counselor

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Category: 
Counseling & Coaching
Combined Hours: 
540
Course Type: 
Mentor Supported
Bundled Courses:
Drug and Alcohol Counseling Level 1
Drug and Alcohol Counseling Level 2
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Our Drug & Alcohol Counselor Program will provide you with all of the information needed to work with the chemically dependent and addicted.  Drug & Alcohol counselors experience the rare chance to change people's lives. There are few accomplishments as rewarding as taking back a life seized by addiction.

Drug and Alcohol Counseling Level 1

After completing this course, you should be able to:

  • Recall the basics of abuse and addiction
  • Differentiate between commonly abused chemicals
  • Recognize the various presentations of substance abuse disorder
  • Identify substance abuse disorders
  • List techniques for treating addiction

Drug and Alcohol Counseling Level 2

After completing this course, you should be able to:

  • List the steps for initial assessment and treatment planning
  • Recall various therapies and treatment groups available
  • Recognize the steps involved in the AA 12 step program
  • Identify dual diagnosis and family treatment programs
  • Define clinical staff and characteristics of a good counselor

Drug and Alcohol Counseling Level 1

Drug and Alcohol Coaching - Level 1 Module 1
Basics of Abuse and Addiction

  • About Substance Abuse
  • The Cost of Chemical Abuse/Addiction
  • Continuum of Chemical Use
  • Pharmacology
  • Side Effects of Chemical Use
  • Brief History of Alcohol
  • Physical Dependence, Tolerance, and Craving
  • Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome

Drug and Alcohol Coaching - Level 1 Module 2
Commonly Abused Chemicals 1

  • Medical Uses of the Benzodiazepines
  • Central Nervous System Stimulants
  • CNS Stimulant Abuse
  • Cocaine Abuse & Dependence
  • History of Cocaine
  • Complications of Cocaine Abuse/Addiction
  • Marijuana Abuse & Addiction
  • A Medico-Legal Conundrum
  • Methods of Marijuana Abuse

Drug and Alcohol Coaching - Level 1 Module 3
Commonly Abused Chemicals 2

  • Abuse of & Addiction to Hallucinogens
  • Opioid Use
  • Methods of Hallucinogen Abuse
  • The Pharmacology of LSD
  • ECSTASY (MDMA)
  • Salvia Divinorum
  • Abuse of & Addiction to Inhalants
  • Scope of the Problem of Inhalant and Steroid Abuse
  • Sources & Methods of Steroid Abuse
  • Chemicals & the Neonate
  • Tobacco
  • Scope of the Problem for Pregnant Women

Drug and Alcohol Coaching - Level 1 Module 4
The Many Faces of Substance Abuse 

  • Gender & Addiction
  • Differing Effects of Common Drugs on Women
  • The Faces of Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
  • Rehabilitation for Children or Adolescents
  • SUD & College Students
  • Consequences of SUD in the College Population
  • Substance Use Disorders and the Older Adult

Drug and Alcohol Coaching - Level 1 Module 5
Understanding Substance Abuse Disorders

  • Substance Use Disorders and the Family
  • Codependency
  • Enabling Behaviors
  • Co-Occurring Disorders
  • Biopsychosocial Model of Addictions
  • Diseases of the Spirit
  • Benefits of Spirituality

Drug and Alcohol Coaching- Level 1 Module 6
The Treatment of Addiction

  • Assessment of Suspected Substance Use Disorders
  • Diagnosis
  • Treatment Settings
  • Residential Treatment Programs
  • Characteristics of the Substance Rehabilitation Professional
  • The Treatment Plan
  • Aftercare Programs
  • Decision to Seek Treatment
  • Stages of Recovery

Drug and Alcohol Coaching - Level 1 Module 7
Other Issues in Chemical Dependence

  • Pharmacological Interventions for Substance Use Disorders
  • Relapse
  • Willpower
  • Support Groups to Promote and Sustain Recovery
  • Substance Use Disorders and Infectious Disease
  • AIDS
  • Hepatitis
  • Debate over Drugs
  • Debate over Legalization

**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**

Drug and Alcohol Counseling Level 2

Drug and Alcohol Counseling 2 Module 1
Counseling: The Initial Hours

  • How Treatment Works
  • The Motivational Interview
  • Natural History of Addiction
  • How to Assess Motivation
  • First Hours of Treatment
  • How to Greet Clients
  • Beginning the Therapeutic Alliance
  • Dealing with Early Denial
  • How Clients React to Detoxification
  • Diagnosis: Substance Use Disorder

Drug and Alcohol Counseling 2 Module 2
Biopsychosocial Interview and Treatment Plan

  • How to Conduct the Interview
  • Summary and Impression
  • Disposition and Treatment Plan
  • How to Build a Treatment Plan
  • How to Develop Objectives
  • How to Develop Interventions
  • How to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Treatment
  • How to Select Goals, Objectives, and Interventions
  • Treatment Plan Review
  • How to Write Progress Notes

Drug and Alcohol Counseling 2 Module 3
Individual Treatment and Group Therapy

  • The Therapeutic Alliance
  • How to Be Reinforcing
  • Behavior Therapy
  • Cognitive Therapy
  • Interpersonal Therapy
  • Benefits of a Group Process
  • The Agenda Group
  • The Relapse Prevention Group
  • The Spirituality Group
  • The Childhood Group

Drug and Alcohol Counseling 2 Module 4
Drugs of Abuse and Recovery Skills

  • Central Nervous System Depressants
  • Alcohol
  • Opioids
  • Hallucinogens
  • Synthetic Designer Drugs
  • Cannabis
  • Nicotine
  • The Chemical Use History
  • Love, Trust, and Commitment
  • Addictive Relationships
  • Self-Discipline
  • Stress Management

Drug and Alcohol Counseling 2 Module 5
12 Step Program and Lectures

  • The Committee
  • How to Help Clients Accept a Higher Power
  • The Disease Concept
  • Defense Mechanisms
  • The Great Lie
  • Normal Development
  • Physical Addiction and Recovery
  • Alcoholics Anonymous
  • Meetings

Drug and Alcohol Counseling 2 Module 6
Special Problems and Adolescent Treatment

  • The Psychiatric/Psychological Assessment
  • The Depressed Client
  • The Angry Client
  • Personalities
  • The Borderline Client
  • The Narcissistic Client
  • The Anxious Client
  • Puberty
  • Group Therapy
  • Peer Pressure

Drug and Alcohol Counseling 2 Module 7
The Family Program and The Clinical Staff

  • The First Family Contact
  • Common Family Problems
  • How to Treat Family Members
  • Psychologist/Psychiatrist
  • Social Workers
  • Nurses
  • Staff-Client Problems
  • Clinical Staffing

Drug and Alcohol Counseling 2 Module 8
Continuing Care and Good Counselors

  • Outpatient Discharge Criteria
  • Inpatient Discharge Criteria
  • How to Develop a Discharge Summary
  • The Discharge Summary
  • Aspects of Good Counseling

**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**

All course materials included.

Drug and Alcohol Counseling Level 1

Drug and Alcohol Counseling Level 2

Upon successful completion of our Drug and Alcohol Counseling Level 1 and Level 2 courses, students may be prepared, in part, to sit for licensing and credentialing exams. Each state has its own regulations.

Internet Connection

  • Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections

*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.

Hardware Requirements

  • Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
  • Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

 

PC Software Requirements

  • Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
  • Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
  • Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
    • Cookies MUST be enabled
    • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
  • The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
  • PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
  • Adobe PDF Reader
  • QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player

 

MAC Software Requirements

  • Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
  • Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
  • Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
    • Cookies MUST be enabled
    • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
  • The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
  • PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
  • Adobe PDF Reader
  • Apple QuickTime Media Player

 


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1101 W. Liberty St.
Medina, OH 44256
United States
Phone: 727-824-7800 ext 8

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