180-Hour Preparation Course
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This education program is designed to provide the coursework necessary for those seeking the certification as an Addiction Counselor through either Georgia Addiction
Counselors Association or Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia.
ADDICTION COUNSELOR COMPETENCIES
Addiction Counseling Practice Domains
GOAL: Define, review, and practice Addiction Counselor Competencies for effective substance abuse treatment, comprised of the 8 practice domains for substance abuse clinical services.
COURSE TITLE Hours
Relapse Prevention; Recovery Promotion -‐ January 17 & 18, 2014 Training Objectives:
1. Understand terms and phases related to preventing relapse and promoting recovery 2. Review and understand the Developmental Model of Recovery (DMR)
3. Using a case study, discuss strategies that can help clients cope with stuck points using RADAR or ESCAPE
15
P.A.W.S.: Addressing Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome-‐ February 7, 2014 Training Objectives:
1. Understand the phases of Post Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (P.A.W.S.) 2. Learn about the effect of PAWS as related to persons in early recovery 3. Practice strategies to help clients when they experience P.A.W.
7.5
Evidence Based Treatment to Address a Co-‐Occurring Disorder – February 8, 2014 Training Objectives:
1. Provide general overview of the specialization of Co-‐Occurring Disorders 2. Gain an understanding of successful COD treatment programming 3. Learn criteria for integrated programming
7.5
Treatment Planning and Documentation – March 7, 2014 Training Objectives:
1. To define, review the purpose and components necessary of, and formulate a comprehensive treatment plan
2. Learn how treatment plans support client retention and improved outcomes in treatment
3. To review accepted principles for documentation and client record management 4. Practice / Develop with a Treatment Plan using a case scenario
COURSE TITLE
Successful Practices for Effective Service Coordination – March 8, 2014 Training Objectives:
1. To understand the Core Competencies of Service Coordination
2. Understand the involvement of the Service Coordinator with the multidisciplinary treatment team
3. Explore values and biases that may enhance or inhibit the provision of effective Service Coordination services.
4. Practice / Develop a Service Plan to include problem, goals, objectives, and interventions
7.5
Neurobiology of Substance Abuse. Drugs of Abuse – April 4 & 5, 2014 Training Objectives:
1. Understand what science purports specifically about neurochemistry of substance abuse
2. Review and understand the effect of alcohol and various drugs on the brain and body
15
Ethical Issues for the Substance Abuse Professional – May 2, 2014 Training Objectives:
1. Define and understand accepted professional code of ethics of addiction counselors to maintain professional standards and safeguard clients
2. Learn about transference and counter-‐transference, and appropriate strategies to address it
3. Examine stressors that contribute to counselor burn-‐out 4. Build an action plan for positive self-‐care strategies
7.5
Addressing Compassion Fatigue – May 3, 2014 Training Objectives:
1. To understand the symptoms of compassion fatigue and interventions to be proactive for oneself
2. To learn about the difference between professional burnout and compassion fatigue 3. To develop a plan / resources necessary to maintain ethical balance
7.5
DIVERSE POPULATIONS and UNIQUE CONSIDERATIONS
GOAL: Define, review and understand clinical issues in substance abuse treatment, including working with clients from diverse populations and with clients experiencing diverse situations.
Addressing Anger and Resistance with the Mandated Client – June 6, 2014 Training Objectives:
1. Understand criminal thinking of clients in CJ system
2. Learn of effective strategies to engage and motivate mandated client
COURSE TITLE
High Risk Behaviors: HIV/AIDS; Hepatitis, STDs. HIV and ICE – June 7, 2014 Training Objectives:
1. Discuss the evolution of HIV and AIDS
2. Understand the impact of AOD use on individuals who are HIV positive or have AIDS 3. Discuss treatment concerns for the person with HIV/AIDS or at high risk for the disease
4. Meth 101 / ICE and discuss correlation and implication to HIV/AIDS
4.5
Crisis Intervention – June 7, 2014 Training Objectives:
1. Understand risk factors and warning signs for crisis
2. Explore counseling techniques for those who express suicidal thoughts and behaviors 3. Learn effective strategies to help the person in crisis
3
Cultural Competencies: Counseling Persons from Diverse Backgrounds– July 11, 2014 Training Objectives:
1. Understand unique goals for treatment and recovery when working with a diverse client population
2. Self-‐evaluate one’s skills, values, and thoughts about working with clients of diverse background
3. Explore different interventions and treatment considerations within a cultural context
7.5
Special Populations: Adolescents, Veterans, and Seniors– July 12, 2014 Training Objectives:
1. Understand unique goals for treatment and recovery when working with a diverse client population
2. Self-‐evaluate one’s skills, values, and thoughts about working with adolescents, veterans, and/or seniors
3. Explore different interventions and treatment considerations unique for adolescents, veterans, and seniors.
7.5
FUNDAMENTALS OF ADDICTION COUNSELING
GOAL: Review the historical influences, theoretical approaches, counselor competencies and treatment approaches necessary for effective addictions interventions
Addiction Counselor Competencies – August 1, 2014 Training Objectives:
1. To learn about addiction counselor competencies
2. To understand the addiction counselor certification process
COURSE TITLE
Fundamentals of Addiction Counseling and the Certification Process – August 2, 2014 Training Objectives:
1. To review the significant historical, social, cultural influences upon addiction counseling
2. To review and understand the elements of effective addiction treatment
7.5
Addiction Counseling Skills and Practices – September 5, 2014 Training Objectives:
1. Review specific skills, verbal and non-‐verbal communication 2. To learn about Counseling Practices
3. To practice Counseling Skills necessary for effective substance abuse treatment.
7.5
Addiction Counseling Theories and Brief Interventions -‐ September 6, 2014 Training Objectives:
1. To provide a general overview of the major theories commonly accepted for addiction counseling
2. To practice application of specific theoretical approaches and strategies
7.5
Enhancing Client Potential: Motivational Interviewing -‐ October 3, 2014 Training Objectives:
1. To provide a general overview Motivational Enhancement Theory and Transtheoretical Theory of Stages of Change
2. To understand basic principles of Motivational Interviewing
3. To understand application of MI strategies to addictions counseling
7.5
Enhancing Client Readiness: Transtheoretical Stages of Change – October 4, 2014 Training Objectives:
1. To define Stages of Change
2. Learn to assess readiness of change to enhance and promote behavior change
3. To practice MI strategies and techniques for enhancing client’s motivation to change. 7.5
Clinical Evaluation – November 7, 2014 Training Objectives:
1. To define and understand screening and intake as it relates to Clinical Evaluation 2. To define and understand assessment as it relates to Clinical Evaluation
3. Develop a Clinical Evaluation format using universal assessment domains
4. Practice Clinical Evaluation skills through case study and small group interaction
COURSE TITLE
ASAM: Matching Clinical Recommendations with Treatment – November 8, 2014 Training Objectives:
1. To understand American Society of Addiction Medicine principles 2. Learn about the six ASAM dimensions
3. To practice using ASAM dimensions format as a basis for Clinical Evaluations 4. Using ASAM dimensions, determine levels of care appropriate for treatment placement
7.5
Psycho-‐Ed 101 – December 5, 2014 Training Objectives:
1. To review the relationship between counseling skills and the ability to facilitate client engagement in the treatment and recovery process
2. To learn about psycho-‐education, and relevance for engaging the therapeutic process for persons in Precontemplation/Contemplation
3. To practice using individual and group counseling scenarios necessary for effective substance abuse treatment.
7.5
Counseling Skills: Experiential Therapy – December 6, 2014
Training Objectives:
1. Understand Addiction Counselor knowledge, skills and qualities necessary for effective Group Counseling
2. To review the relationship between counseling skills and the ability to facilitate client engagement in the treatment and recovery process
3. To learn about Individual and Group counseling practices
4. To practice Individual and Group Counseling Skills necessary for effective substance abuse treatment.
7.5
Continuing Education Hours 147
Mandatory Hours: Ethics, Cultural Diversity; HIV/AIDS 33
TOTAL 180