Drug and Alcohol Recovery Counselor
Management of Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities, Certificate
Program Design
The Management of Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities certificate program provides further education and training to professionals already working in the field of substance abuse and treatment.
Required Courses |
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| Choose | Any CSA*, CSC*, or CST* course | 3 |
| DAR* 101 | Public Health Issues Abuse & Addiction | 3 |
| DAR* 158 | Biology of Addiction | 3 |
| DAR* 230 | Management of Human Service Facilities | 3 |
| PSY* 247 | Industrial & Organizational Behavior | 3 |
| Total Credits Required: 15 | ||
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of all Management of Substance Abuse Treatment Facilities certificate program requirements, graduates will
1. Define the causes and characteristics of dependency and addiction relevant to various populations and cultures.
2. Define and describe the important terminology and concepts relating to the biology of drug and alcohol abuse.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of managed care and the relationship to substance abuse treatment.
4. List funding sources for the successful operation of substance abuse treatment facilities.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the psychological factors which affect the individual in the work setting.
6. Develop staff training approaches to meet the unique needs of substance abuse counselors.
7. Apply for state certification as a substance abuse supervisor.
Source: 2010-2011 Course Catalog
For Additional Information, Contact: 860-512-2753
