The addiction counseling certificate provides students with the academic preparation needed for employment in the addiction counseling field. Upon completing this certificate, a student may apply for any of the state recognized professional credentials offered by the following organizations: California Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC), California Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators (CAADE), and the California Association of Addiction Recovery Resources (CAARR). Each of these certificates has additional testing and/or field practicum hours required, but all of the educational coursework is completed when you finish the addiction counseling certificate at DVC. To earn a certificate of achievement, students must complete each course used to meet a certificate requirement with a “C” grade or higher. Required courses are primarily available in the evening and late afternoon. Although students may start during any term and progress at their own pace, completion of the certificate will take approximately four terms.

完成该课程的学生将能够...

✔ compare and contrast the efficacy of various assessment tools, motivational strategies, and substance abuse treatment approaches.

✔ describe the importance of cultural competence and how it relates to becoming an effective addiction counselor.

✔ demonstrate basic listening skills.

✔ discuss the legal and ethical issues that workers may encounter in the addiction treatment field.

✔ explain how addiction affects family systems.