One-Year Embedded Technical Diploma
30-550-1
The Substance Abuse Education Technical Diploma prepares individuals to help prevent substance abuse, counsel individuals and families with drug and alcohol problems, and perform intervention and therapeutic services for persons suffering from addiction. Includes instruction in individual and group counseling skills, psychology of addiction, substance abuse identification methodologies, substance abuse treatment modalities, substance abuse prevention and treatment resources, psychopharmacology, treatment evaluation, patient education, and professional standards and ethics.
- Clinically evaluate for substance use disorders and treatment needs
- Develop treatment plans
- Facilitate referral to meet needs
- Demonstrate service coordination skills
- Demonstrate counseling skills with individuals, groups, and families
- Provide education relevant to substance use
- Maintain clinical records according to agency, federal and state guidelines
- Adhere to accepted culturally competent, ethical, and behavioral conduct
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| 550-100 | Substance Use Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment | 3 |
| 550-120 | Psychopharmacology | 3 |
| 550-115 | Understanding Addiction | 3 |
| 550-119 | Substance Use Disorder Counseling | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| 520-105 | Intro to Addiction and Substance Abuse Disorders | 3 |
| 520-106 | Professional Practices in Human Services | 3 |
| 520-109 | Group Facilitation | 3 |
| 520-113 | Rehabilitation Services | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Total Credits | 24 | |