ALDAC 100 - Professional Development in Addiction Counseling

1 CR

Introduction to the field of addiction counseling and treatment. Overview of state mandated education requirements, certification processes for CDP/CDPT licenses and methods for documenting CDPT work experience hours.

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate basic understanding of the therapeutic frame
Identify the components of the multidimensional biopsychosocial disease of chemical dependency
Identify the differences between certification processes related to alcohol/drug studies program
Apply to the Washington State Department of Health to be a Registered Counselor
Create a professional portfolio
List the differences between client populations and agency cultures
Build a transitional resume for entering into a new career

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