Alternative Training for CDP

Summer 2018

Enrollment:

Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer

Degrees and Certificates

Program Website:

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Tuition and Fees

http://www.ccs.spokane.edu/TuitionFees

Additional Costs

Books$200-300

Program Description

SFCC's Addiction Studies program provides two options for obtaining the educational requirements to become a Chemical Dependency Professional (CDP). Washington State requires an associate's degree in human services or related field; or successful completion of 90 quarter college credits. At least 45 quarter credits must be in courses relating to the chemical dependency profession and shall include specific competencies defined by the State. SFCC offers the approved educational programs:

1. AAS Degree: A two-year educational training program for people who do not have at least 45 prior college credits.
2. Certificate Program: A one-year program for students who already have a minimum of 45 college-level credits, and need specific chemical dependency courses.

Students will be required to have a grade of 2.0 or better in each Addiction Studies (AS) course in order to graduate from the program.

Course of Study

Field trainee hours must be completed after primary coursework.
Completion of practicum field placements is a graduation requirement in this program. Most agencies require completion of a criminal background check prior to granting placement. SFCC does not guarantee placement in an agency setting nor is SFCC responsible for the agency's acceptance or denial of students in practicum field placements.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Students will demonstrate necessary skills to successfully perform clinical case management functions to facilitate a client's progress through the addiction treatment system.
2. Students will articulate professional ethics and acknowledge the obligation to adhere to federal and state laws.
3. Students will demonstrate proficiency in basic addiction counseling workforce skills by
completing a field placement/practicum experience.
 

Career Opportunities

Present opportunities include: Employment in state approved alcohol and drug treatment agency; Professional-trainee in state approved alcohol and drug treatment agency; Professional-trainee in hospital treatment center; Alcohol and drug specialist in general counseling agency after 2,500 field hours post graduate; Field trainee hour accumulation toward state qualification possible during practicum.
Future opportunities include: Teacher of alcohol and drug studies in public schools (with further education); Chemical dependency specialist in medical, mental health and other social services agencies.
 

Certificate - SFCC

Offered at Locations:  Spokane Falls Community College
This 15 credit Certificate provides the educational requirements for advanced professionals outlined in Washington Administrative Code 246-811-077 to apply for Chemical Dependency Professional Certification with Alternative Training. The coursework meets each of the topics required specific to the treatment of alcohol and drug-addicted people.

First Quarter
AS   287Survey of Addiction Alternative Training 3
AS   288Law and Ethics for Addiction Alternative Training 2
5

Second Quarter
AS   289Pharmacological and Physiological Actions of Alcohol and Other Drugs Alternative Training 3
AS   294Family and Adolescent Treatment of Addictions Alternative Training 2
5

Third Quarter
AS   295American Society of Addiction Medicine Alternative Training 3
AS   296Treatment of Addictions Individual and Group 2
5
15 credits are required for the Certificate

Disclaimer: The college cannot guarantee courses will be offered in the quarters indicated. During the period this guide is in circulation, there may be curriculum revisions and program changes. Students are responsible for consulting the appropriate academic unit or adviser for more current and specific information. the information in this guide is subject to change and does not constitute an agreement between the college and the student.