Behavioral Health Addiction Recovery Certificate

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Program Description

The Addiction Recovery Assistant micro-credential ensures students have the knowledge of addiction treatment and recovery support positions through a strength-based model. The curriculum includes the required course credits for the Certified Addiction Technician Certification as well as coursework focused on socio-emotional skills and knowledge. Addiction technicians are equipped with skills and competencies from this pathway that include:

Empathy and Rapport Building through Entry-Level Counseling Skills
Foundational Knowledge of Addiction and Strength-Based Recovery
Exceptional Interpersonal Communication Skills and Entry-Level Counseling Skills
Legal, Professional, and Ethical Considerations in Behavioral Health
Understanding of Foundational Aspects of Psychology and Human Behavior
CPR and Assessment of Basic Vital Signs
Understanding of Behavioral Health and Healthcare Systems

This micro-credential/certificate will stack to the Behavioral Health: Addiction Recovery AAS .

Total Credits: 20

HPR 1000 - Introduction to Health Credit(s): 3
BEH 1001 - Mental Health Crisis and Intervention: Preparedness and Emp Credit(s): 3
PSY 1001 - General Psychology I: GT-SS3 Credit(s): 3
CSL 2046 - Ethical Practice in Addiction Treatment Credit(s): 1
CSL 2068 - Addictions Counseling Skills Credit(s): 1.50
CSL 2065 - Culturally Informed Treatment Credit(s): 1
CSL 2050 - Motivational Interviewing I Credit(s): 1.5
CSL 2054 - Trauma Informed Care Credit(s): 1
CSL 2051 - Pharmacology I for Addiction Counselors Credit(s): 1
CSL 2061 - Case Conceptualization and Documentation Credit(s): 1
CSL 2058 - Group Counseling Skills Credit(s): 1.5
CSL 2069 - Principles of Addiction Treatment Credit(s): 1.50