Substance Abuse Specialty - Certificate
The substance abuse specialization certificate is for people who hold or are in the process of gaining licensure as a professional counselor, clinical social worker, or marriage and family therapist in the state of Wisconsin and would like to add the Substance Abuse Specialty certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor.
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Program Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition: $2,405, Books: $390, Supplies: $0
Contact an NWTC admissions advisor to find the best way to pay for this program.
Estimates based on in-state residency. Please visit the following URL to learn more about tuition and fees for this program. https://www.nwtc.edu/admissions-and-aid/paying-for-college/tuition-and-fees?ProgramCode=905502
Curriculum
Students following the study plan below will complete the certificate in the number of semesters shown.
First Semester
8 Week 1
Second Semester
8 Week 1
8 Week 2
- Curriculum Note: This certificate provides licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, Clinical Social Workers, or Professional Counselors with the 180 hours of education across the four knowledge domains listed in the Wisconsin Code MPSW 1.09 as part of the Substance Abuse Specialty. Completion of this certificate will help make the student eligible for a Substance Abuse Specialty, the equivalent of the Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) credential in Wisconsin.
- Students must earn a "C" or higher in all 10-520-XXX courses and 10-550-XXX. A student who withdraws or receives a grade lower than a "C" in a program course may retake the course.
Course Descriptions
Provides a broad understanding of family systems theory and practice relevant to the human services field. Focus is on evaluating the communication and interaction patterns and applying interventions and strategies. (Prerequisite: 10-550-206, Intro to Interview & Counsel.)
Course Typically Offered: Fall SpringExplore characteristics that are incorporated into substance use counseling and practice. Determine personal values, beliefs, strengths and weaknesses. Analyze the eight practice dimensions used to effectively treat substance use disorders: Clinical Evaluation; Treatment Planning; Referral; Service Coordination; Counseling; Patient, Family and Community Education; Documentation; and Professional and Ethical Responsibilities. Evaluate legal and ethical issues surrounding substance use counseling. Evaluate Information about Wisconsin licensing for substance use counseling.
Course Typically Offered: Fall SpringExplore the bio-psych social dynamics of substance use. Examine treatment approaches, models, and screening criteria. Examine substances of abuse, history of SUDs, and their impact on the individual and society.
Course Typically Offered: Fall SpringExplore the core components of substance use disorder treatment. Apply the core practice dimensions of Substance Use Disorder Counseling. Evaluate process for SUD clients for the purpose of developing treatm'ent plans and documenting the treatment process. (Prerequisite: 10-550-201, Understanding Substance Use.)
Course Typically Offered: Fall SpringAscertain fundamental building block skills in Motivational Interviewing. Apply the Spirit and basic Motivational Interviewing interventions in therapeutic sessions. Evaluate performance through real play counseling sessions and personal experience reflections. Recognize ambivalence and motivation to change. Determine differences between sustain and change talk. Apply collaborative goal setting. Determine client direction using focus techniques. Apply reflective practitioner techniques. (Prerequisite: 10-550-206 Intro to Interview & Counsel.)
Course Typically Offered: Fall Spring