Course Description

This class presents models of addiction, defines addiction treatment, presents the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) principles of effective treatment, outlines various types of addiction treatment and the use of evidence ­based treatment approaches, the competencies required of an addiction counselor and professional readiness for addiction counselors. It also covers addiction counselor credentialing in Colorado and applicable rules. Along with Addiction Counseling Skills and Client Record Management, Principles of Addiction Treatment is considered to be part of the Core Curriculum and basic to the foundational training of a Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC)

Time/Duration: Virtual class meets online via Zoom from 8:30 – 5:00 for 3 consecutive days ( 21 hours).  Students will also have an online classroom with  link, handouts and resource material for class as well as where students take the final exam and course evaluation. Enrolled students will receive online classroom login/password 2 days prior to class start date.

Access: must download free Zoom application and video capable phone, laptop or desktop.

Tuition: $225.00

Instructor: Thea Wessel, LAC, LPC, MAC, NCAAC