Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Level I
Offcanvas
Some text as placeholder. In real life you can have the elements you have chosen. Like, text, images, lists, etc.
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Level I program is designed to prepare individuals with the skills necessary to become an addictions and substance use disorders professional, as well as provide continuing education to current professionals. Courses in the Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Level I focus on theories and techniques, ethics, communication skills, interviewing and documentation, and recovery and relapse.
Details
Field of Interest
Behavioral Science and Human Services
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Level I (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5283
Total credits required
21
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Licensing Disclosures
The Associate in Applied Science in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders is designed to meet the coursework requirements for a Licensed Addiction Counselor Technician in the State of Arizona. For students seeking certification or licensure in a state other than Arizona, you may need to fulfill additional coursework or training requirements prior to applying for your certification or licensure, and additional requirements including but not limited to: obtaining a fingerprint clearance card, passing licensure or certification exams, completing supervised work experience in the practice of substance abuse counseling, and/or a supervised practicum.
Review the professional licensure certification disclosures page for information on state boards and program availability in your state.
What You'll Learn
- Identify symptoms of addictions and substance use disorders.
- Describe the relapse process.
- Demonstrate beginning skills in identification of co-occurring disorders.
- Demonstrate an understanding of ethical communication.
- Describe the counseling process in terms of objectives and issues of the initial counseling sessions, middle phase, termination of counseling, and follow-up.
- Describe how to establish the atmosphere for counseling, encourage clients and family members to establish counseling goals, commit to work on those goals, and to become involved in self-help groups.
- Identify the major concepts and goals of major counseling theories.
- Identify the fundamental principles of self-help groups and differentiate between counseling and self-help models.
- Identify and critically analyze the twelve steps.
- State the psychological and pharmacological effects of substance use/abuse.
- Explain roles, functions, and limitations of the addictions and substance use disorders counselor.
- Identify the professional standards for practice, ethics, and development for the addictions and substance use disorders counselor.
- Describe strategies and treatment modalities recommended for working with persons with AIDS.
- Identify and describe laws pertaining to confidentiality, maintenance of client records, and reporting child abuse.
- Demonstrate ability to complete a psychosocial assessment, a mental status assessment, and progress notes.
- Describe how to establish client rapport.
Career Statistics
Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Health Education Specialists
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers
Mental Health Counselors
Social and Human Service Assistants
Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources
Course Sequence by Term
The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:
- Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
- The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
- Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
- Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Full-time Sequence
Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.
Term 1
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASD100 | Foundations of Addictions and Substance Use Disorders | Critical course Gateway course | 3 | |
| ASD102 | Communication Skills in Treating Addiction | 3 | ||
| ASD110 | Pharmacology of Substances of Abuse and Dependency | Critical course | 3 | |
| ASD120 | Professional Ethics in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders | 1 | ||
| ASD145 | AIDS and Addiction | 1 |
Term 2
| Course Number | Course Name | Requisites | Notes | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASD150 | Principles of Self-Help Groups | 2 | ||
| ASD161 | Beginning Clinical Documentation Skills | 3 | ||
| ASD165 | Theories and Techniques in the Treatment of Addictions | 2 | ||
| BHS205 | Introduction to Individual Counseling Theories | 3 |
Course Area Key
Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.
Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.
Disclaimer
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.
View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=182596).
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.
Previous Catalog Years
The pathway map presented above is for the current catalog year and is the intended pathway map for new students. All previous catalog years for this pathway map are available at the link below.