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Diploma in Chemical Dependency and Addiction Counseling

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Diploma in Chemical Dependency and Addiction Counseling

By John Chege Categories: DIPLOMA
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About Course

This course is aimed at developing professional competencies in dealing with clients in recovery or clients with substance use disorders. It is a 16 month course offered in part-time (one day a week) and distance learning modes

Our training program is ideal for counselors and practitioners working treatment and rehabilitation centers, probation officers, social workers, medical/mental health practitioners, HTC counselors, Peer educators, teachers, spiritual leaders, general counselors, human resource personnel, psychologists and persons with interest in addiction management.

 

Diploma in Chemical Dependency and Addiction Counseling

What Will You Learn?

  • Conduct motivational interviewing, client assessment and treatment planning
  • Learn vital techniques for screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment
  • Prepare for individual, group and family counseling
  • Practice skills and receive coaching during internship experience.
  • Meet educational requirements for certification

Course Content

ACT 102: Introduction to Pharmacology of Psychoactive Substances
To be an effective provider, it is essential to have a basic understanding of the pharmacology of the various psychoactive substances a client might be consuming. The scientific and medical study of pharmacology strives to understand the nature of psychoactive substances, the physiological and psychological effects they have on the body and mind, and the potential chemical interactions that might occur when one or more psychoactive substances are introduced into the body. The study of pharmacology helps the provider understand the behaviors related to use, dependence, tolerance, and withdrawal from psychoactive substances. Services provided along the continuum of care incorporate the findings from pharmacological research focused on evidence-based treatment modalities along with outcome data on the effectiveness of treatment. These evidence-based, outcome-driven modalities help a provider guide a client through detox, harm reduction, recovery, and/or sobriety.

  • Course introduction
    02:00
  • Pharmacology CAT August 2023
  • Pharmacology August 2023 Section A
  • Pharmacology August 2023 Section B
  • Pharmacology CAT 27th November
  • INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY SECTION A DECEMBER 2023
  • INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY SECTION B DECEMBER 2023
  • PHARMACOLOGY CAT APRIL 16TH 2024
  • PHARMACOLOGY OF PSYCHOACTIE SUBSTANCES SECTION A (APRIL 2024)
  • PHARMACOLOGY OF PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES SECTION B (APRIL 2024)
  • INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY SECTION A (AUGUST 2024)
  • INTRODUCTION TO PHARMACOLOGY SECTION B (AUGUST 2024)
  • PHARMACOLOGY OF PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSTANCES SECTION A (DECEMBER 2024)
  • PHARMACOLOGY OF PSYCHOACTIVE SUBSATNCE SECTION B DECEMBER 2024

ACT 103: Concepts and Principles

ACT 104: Introduction to Psychology

ACT 105: Effective Study Skills

ACT 206: Theories of Psychological Counseling

ACT 207: Skills Practice for Addiction Counselors

ACT 209: Studies in Alcohol Dependency

ACT 210: Introduction to Human Growth and Development

ACT 311: Group Process and Facilitation

ACT 312: Psychopathology and Substance Use Disorders

ACT 315: Psychological Testing and Assessment

ACT 313: Addiction Therapy and Treatment

ACT 417: Clinical Supervision: Theory & Practice

ACT 418: Foundational Course in Public Health

ACT 419: Research Methods

ACT 420: Family studies in addiction therapy

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