Odyssey Training Center
Course Catalog
November 2014 through May 2015
All CAC classes at Odyssey are
Colorado Office of Behavioral Health (OBH)
approved for CAC Level I, II, III and
LAC counselor certification requirements.
Training facilities in:
Denver - Colorado Springs - Online classes
Contact information:
For detailed info on course schedule, description,
tuition, instructor bios and location,
please visit our website at: www.odysseycenter.com
Call us at – 303-657-0996 Email: [email protected]
Michael Connelly, MA, LAC
Program Director
Robin Oakes,
office manager & registrar
Catalog Table of Contents
Online Course schedule ... 3 CAC Certification Requirements For non-degreed & Bachelors level students ... 4 For Masters & Doctorate level students ... 5 CAC course schedule dates, location, class tuition & instructor CAC I classes... 6 CAC II classes... 9 CAC III classes ... 11 Professional Development Classes & Resources links 13 Student Registration Policy Information ... 14 Registration form and information ... 15
Odyssey CAC Classes Online
Client Records Management
December 15 - 29 March 2 - 16
Clinical Assessment & Treatment Planning January 26 - February 9 June 15 - 29 Co-Occurring Disorders January 12 - 26 May 25 - June 8 CBT – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy December 8 - 22 April 20 - May 4
Culturally Informed Treatment
November 3 - 17 February 23 - March 9 Ethics I December 29 - January 12 April 6 - 20 Pharmacology I December 1 - 15 March 16 - 30 May 18 - June 1 Pharmacology II October 27 - November 10 January 19 - February 2 April 13 - 27 Infectious Diseases January 5 - 19 March 30 - April 13 June 8 - 22 Principles of Addiction November 10 – December 1 February 9 - March 2 April 27 - May 18
Trauma Informed Care
November 17 – December 1 February 2 - 16
For online class
description, tuition and
registration information
See course details on pages 5-12
in this catalog or
Please go to our
website at:
CAC requirements for non-degreed and Bachelors
level students
CAC I High school diploma/GED Addiction Counseling Skills - 21 hours Client Record Management - 14 hours Principles of Addiction Treatment - 21 hours
Ethics I: Ethics and Jurisprudence - 14 hours Culturally Informed Treatment - 14 hours
Infectious Diseases in Addiction Treatment -14 hours Pharmacology I - 14 hours 1000 hours of clinically supervised work experience 3 hours of clinical supervision* per month for full time work
CAC II High school degree/GED
Pass National Exam NCAC I
CAC I training plus: Ethics II - 14 hours
(Prerequisite is Ethics I) Motivational Interviewing - 21 hours
(Prerequisite is Addiction Counseling)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy - 14 hours Group Counseling Skills - 21 hours Pharmacology II - 14 hours
(Prerequisite is Pham I)
Clinical Assessment and Treatment Planning - 14 hours ( Prerequisite is Client Record Mgmt) Co-Occurring Disorders 14 hours Trauma Informed Care Diverse Populations - 14 hours Additional 2000 hrs of clinically supervised work = 3000 hours 3 hours of clinical supervision* per month for full time work
CAC III Bachelors Degree & National Exam NCAC II CAC II Certification plus: Clinical Supervision I (21 hours) Clinical Supervision II (14 hours)
(Prerequisite is Clinical Supervision I and
Advanced Motivational Interviewing) Advanced Motivational Interviewing (14 hours)
(Prerequisite is Motivational Interviewing) Professional Practice (7 hours) Plus 2000 hrs of clinical supervised work experience = 5000 hrs 2 hours of clinical supervision* per month for full time work
Requirements for a CAC II with a Masters or
Doctorate degree in a related field
1. Principles of Addiction Treatment – 21 hours 2. Infectious Diseases in Addiction Treatment – 14 hours 3. Pharmacology I – 14 clock hours 4. Pharmacology II – 14 clock hours
5. Motivational Interviewing – 21 clock hours 6. Group Counseling Skills – 21 clock hours
7. Professional Ethics II – 14 clock hours
• Completion of 2000 hours of work experience in the addiction treatment field with direct clinical supervision by a CAC III, LAC or other qualified supervisor* at a minimum of two hours per month for full time work. • Passage of a national exam by NAADAC – the MAC exam Course # 1, 5, 6, 7 may qualify for academic equivalent
Requirements for a CAC III with a Masters or
Doctorate degree in the behavioral health
sciences:
• The applicant must meet all the requirements listed for CAC II, Plus the requirements listed below. 8. Clinical Supervision I – 21 hours 9. Clinical Supervision II – 14 hours
(Prerequisite is both Advanced Motivational Interviewing and Clinical Supervision I)
10. Advanced Motivational Interviewing – 14 hours (Prerequisite is Motivational Interviewing)
Course # 10 may qualify for academic equivalent • Completion of 3000 total hours of work experience in the
addic-tion treatment field with clinical supervision by a CAC III, LAC or other qualified supervisor* at a minimum of two hours per month for full time work.
• Passage of national exam by NAADAC – the MAC exam
Please visit our website for complete course
descriptions and a biography on each of our
outstanding instructors at:
CAC Level I
Course Schedule November 2014 - May 2015
Introduction to Certification CAC Requirements: Dates: November 5 December 10 January 7 February 4 March 4 April 8 May 6 Time: 9:00 – 11:30 am Course Tuition: FREE Please register on the Odyssey website Odyssey Requests ALL students take this class.
Instructor: Robin Oakes, Registrar This workshop will introduce participants to the Certification (CAC) system in Colorado. A brief overview of CAC requirements will as-sist students in understanding the application process. A packet of all CAC application info will be provided in class. You may register for the class via the Odyssey website.
Addiction Counseling Skills CAC Level I, II, III 21 hours/3 days
Dates: November 24, 25, 26 January 19, 20, 21
January 27, 28, 29 - Colorado Springs March 9, 10, 11
April 22, 23, 24 June 8, 9, 10
Tuition: $210. Early registration discount: $195 (Must be received 10 days prior to class)
This class is non-refundable due to limited size
Instructors: Mason Moore, LPC, LAC Levon Hupfer-Detor, MA, LPC
Choose Odyssey for your CAC training
• Always plenty of FREE parking
• Coffee & cookies for all students
• Comprehensive website & online classes
• Secure online registration & payment
Client Records Management CAC Level I, II, III 14 hours/2 days
Dates: November 20, 21 January 22, 23 March 19, 20 May 21, 22
Tuition: $160. Early registration discount: $150 (Must be received 10 days prior to class)
Instructors: Levon Hupher-Detor, MA, LAC Donna Goldstrom, LPC, LAC Mason Moore, LPC, LAC
Culturally Informed Treatment CAC Level I, II, III 14 hours/2 days
Dates: December 11, 12 February 2, 3 April 13, 14
Tuition: $160 early registration discount: $150 (Must be received 10 days prior to class)
Instructors: Doris Kruse, CACIII, NCACII Linda Lute MAC, LAC
Ethics I – Professional Ethics I
CAC Level I, II, III 14 hours/2 days Dates: October 30, 31
December 22, 23 February 18, 19 April 30, May 1
Tuition: $160. Early registration discount: $150
(Must be received 10 days prior to class) The Jurisprudence Study material is available for $20. It may also be downloaded from the DORA website for free.
Instructors: Warren Humble, LPC, CAC III Chaya Abrams, LPC, LAC
ALL Odyssey Classes are
scheduled
Please visit our website for
complete course descriptions and
a biography on each of our
outstanding instructors at :
www.odysseycenter.com
Infectious Diseases in Addiction Treatment CAC Level I, II, III 14 hours/2 days
Dates: November 3, 4 December 29, 30 February 12, 13 April 9, 10
June 4, 5
Tuition: $ 160. Early registration discount: $150 (Must be received 10 days prior to class)
Instructors: Warren Humble, LPC, CAC III
Mason Moore LPC,LAC
Pharmacology I
CAC Level I, II, III 14 hours/2 days Dates: November 17, 18
December 18, 19 - Colorado Springs January 8, 9
March 5, 6
May 11, 12 Tuition: $160. Early registration discount: $150
(Must be received 10 days prior to class) Instructor: Michael Connelly, MA, LAC
Principles of Addiction Treatment CAC Level I, II, III 21 hours/3 days
Dates: December 3, 4, 5 January 28, 29, 30 April 1, 2, 3
June 1, 2, 3
Tuition: $210. Early registration discount: $195
(Must be received 10 days prior to class) Instructors: Michael Connelly, MA, LAC
Mason Moore LPC,LAC
CAC Level II
Course Schedule November 2014 - May 2015
Clinical Assessment and Treatment Planning Prerequisite is Client Record Management
CAC Level II, III 14 hours /2 days Dates: November 10, 11
February 5, 6 May 7, 8
Tuition: $160. Early registration discount: $150 (Must be received 10 days prior to class)
Instructors: Chaya Abrams, LPC, LAC Melissa Jeffryes, LCSW, CACIII
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment CAC Level II, III 14 hours/2 days
Dates: December 18, 19 February 16, 17 May 4, 5
Tuition: $160. Early registration discount: $150 (Must be received 10 days prior to class)
Instructors: Warren Humble, LPC, CAC III Mason Moore, LPC, LAC
Co-Occurring Disorders CAC Level II, III 14 hours/2 days
Dates: November 20, 21 March 2, 3
May 19, 20
Tuition: $160. Early Registration discount: $150 (Must be received 10 days prior to class)
Instructors: Michael Connelly, MA, LAC Mason Moore, LPC, LAC
Please go to Odyssey’s web site:
www.Odysseycenter.com
For Course Registration and
Secure tuition payment
Ethics II - Professional Ethics II Prerequisite is Professional Ethics I
CAC Level II, III 14 hours/2 days Dates: November 4, 5 - Colorado Springs
December 1, 2 January 12, 13 March 30, 31 May 26, 27
Tuition: $160. Early registration discount: $150 (Must be received 10 days prior to class)
Instructors: Warren Humble, LPC, CAC III Doris Kruse, CACIII, NCACII
Group Counseling Skills CAC Level II, III 21 hours/3 days
Dates: December 8, 9, 10 February 23, 24, 25
March 17, 18, 19 - Colorado Springs April 15, 16, 17
Tuition: $225. Early registration discount: $210
(Must be received 10 days prior to class) Instructors: Michael Connelly, MA, LAC Doris Kruse, CAC III, NCACII
Motivational Interviewing Prerequisite is Addiction Counseling Skills
CAC Level II, III 21 hours /3 days Dates: November 5, 6, 7
January 14, 15, 16
February 17, 18, 19 - Colorado Springs March 16, 17, 18
April 27, 28, 29
June 15, 16, 17 Tuition: $225. Early registration discount: $210
(Must be received 10 days prior to class)
This class is non-refundable due to limited size
Instructor: Michael Connelly, MA, LAC
Odyssey’s Student policies for
registration/cancellation
on Page 13 in this catalog
Pharmacology II Prerequisite: Pharmacology - Part I CAC Level II, III 14 hours / 2 days
Dates: December 15, 16 February 9, 10 April 6, 7
April 21, 22 - Colorado Springs
May 28, 29 Tuition: $160. Early registration discount: $150
(Must be received 10 days prior to class) Instructor: Michael Connelly, MA, LAC
Trauma Informed Care for Diverse Population CAC Level II, III 14 hours/2 days
Dates: October 27, 28 December 29, 30 March 23, 24
June 11, 12 Tuition: $160 early registration discount: $150 (Must be received 10 days prior to class)
Instructors: Beth Barta, LCSW, CACIII
Doris Kruse, CACIII, NCACII
CAC Level III
Course Schedule November 2014 - May 2015
Advanced Motivational Interviewing
(Prerequisite is Motivational Interviewing) CAC Level III 14 hours/2 days
Dates: November 18, 19 January 26, 27 March 12, 13 June 18, 19
Tuition: $165. Early registration discount: $155 (Must be received 10 days prior to class)
This class is non-refundable due to limited size
Instructors: Wendy Lee, LCSW, LAC
Warren Humble, LPC, CAC III
All Odyssey Classes
are scheduled from
8:30 am - 5:00 pm daily
Clinical Supervision I CAC Level III 21 hours/3 days
Dates: October 27, 28, 29 January 5, 6, 7 March 25, 26, 27
May 13, 14, 15 Tuition: $230. Early registration discount: $215
(Must be received 10 days prior to class)
This class is non-refundable due to limited size
Instructor: Doris Kruse, CACIII, NCACII
Clinical Supervision II CAC Level III 14 hours/2 days (Prerequisite: Clinical Supervision I & Advanced MI)
Dates: December 17, 18 February 26, 27 April 20, 21
Tuition: $165. Early registration discount: $155 (Must be received 10 days prior to class)
This class is non-refundable due to limited size
MIA Step manual available for $25 or may be downloaded Instructor: Kim Bappe, LCSW, LAC
Professional Practice CAC Level III 7 hours /1 day
Dates: November 12 February 11 May 6
Tuition: $105. Early registration discount: $95 (Must be received 10 days prior to class)
Instructor: Michael Connelly, MA, LAC
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descriptions & schedules, registration,
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instructor bio’s, location maps,
CAC guidelines,
Professional Development classes
Course Schedule November 2014 - May 2015
IDEP - Impaired Driver Education Program 7 hours /1 day Dates: November 10
February 20
May 18 Tuition: $125. Early registration discount $115
(Must be received 10 days prior to class)
Instructor: Scott Covert, National Training Director
Links to resources
Office of Behavioral Health – (OBH)
For information about CAC regulations and licensing
standard call general information @ 303-866-7480 or
Web address: www.cdhs.state.co.us/adad
Dept. of Regulatory Agencies (DORA)
Contact DORA for application packet to become a CAC
at 303-894-7766 or Web address:
www.dora.state.co.us/mental-health/cacprogram.htm
The National Clearinghouse for Alcohol/Drug info
Web address: http://www.health.org
Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network
http://www.nattc.org
National Institute on Alcolhol Abuse and Alcoholism
http://silk.nih.gov
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For more information on course descriptions
& schedules, registration, tuition, secure
online payment, student policies, instructor
biographies, location maps, CAC application
guidelines, updated info &
schedule changes.
STUDENT REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Classes are filled on a first-come basis based on receipt of tuition payment. To insure your slot in a class, register & pay your tuition early.
Student Cancellation/Refund Policy:
• Student cancellations must be received 10 days prior to 1st day of class to receive a full refund.
• Cancellations received less than 10 days prior to the first day of the class will be charged the following administration fee:
1 day class = $25 2 day class= $50 3 day class = $75 • If a student fails to cancel their class, there will be no refund.
Non-refundable classes:
Due to OBH regulations the following classes have very limited class size and as a result tuition is non-refundable:
Addictions Counseling Skills Motivational Interviewing
Advanced Motivational Skills Clinical Supervision I & II
Odyssey Class Cancellations Policy
When Odyssey must cancel a class, students will be notified at least 7 days prior to class start date by phone and will receive a full refund for that class or a tuition transfer to another class.
Snow Policy: Classes will be canceled in:
Denver when Denver Public Schools close.
Colorado Springs when El Paso Co District 11 schools close.
Re-schedule class
In the event of snow cancellation, every attempt will be made to reschedule the workshop or full tuition will be refunded or applied to another class.
Other important Information:
• There is plenty of FREE PARKING in our well-lit parking lot. • A microwave and refrigerator are available for lunches.
• Enjoy eating lunch at the deli in the building or at many nearby restaurants.
Register for your CAC classes:
Online: Register & Pay course tuition on Odyssey’s secure website at:
www.odysseycenter.com
By Fax: Complete form and fax: 303-657-0934 By phone: 303-657-0996
By Mail: Complete Registration form and send to Odyssey Center 4704 N. Harlan St, #670, Denver, CO 80212
Name: Address: City:
State: Zip: phone # E-Mail Address:
Location: Please circle training site: Denver Co. Springs
Method of Payment: Sending a check, please enclose
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