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Program Code 905502
The substance abuse specialization certi�cate 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 certi�cation as a Substance Abuse Counselor .
First Semester
10-550-170 Understanding Substance Abuse 10-550-180 Intro to Sub Abuse Profession 10-550-181 Substance Use & Family Systems Semester Total
3 3 3 9
This program is offered at : Green Bay
Second Semester
10-520-191 Motivational Interviewing 10-550-177 AODA Assessment and Diagnosis Semester Total
Total Credits
3 3 6
15
Participants must be a Licensed Professional Counselor ( LPC ), Licensed Clinical Social Worker ( LCSW ), or a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist ( LMFT ) prior to enrolling in this certi�cate .
Curriculum Note : This certi�cate 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 certi�cate 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 .
10-550-170 UNDERSTANDING SUBSTANCE ABUSE ... Understanding Substance Abuse is a course that provides the opportunity for the learner to investigate the use of drugs and the role drugs of abuse play in our society . De�ne use , misuse , abuse , and addiction . Identify the different classes of drugs and understanding the effect drugs have on the physical and psychological health of people . Learners will analyze the various drug subcultures . Discuss impact of mental health on SUDs . Apply re�ective practitioner techniques . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-550-180 INTRO TO SUB ABUSE PROFESSION ... Explore characteristics that are incorporated into substance abuse 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 abuse counseling . Apply re�ective practitioner methods . Assess boundaries and ethical issues . Information will be provided with regards to Wisconsin licensing for substance abuse counseling . Apply re�ective practitioner techniques . Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-550-181 SUBSTANCE USE & FAMILY SYSTEMS ... Explore the effects of substance use on the family . Examine multi generational family systems approach , which includes an examination of how each family member develops his / her coping mechanisms . Synthesize the issues of historical trauma , co-dependency , adult children of alcoholic / addict caregivers , family roles within dysfunctional families and the dynamics of family interventions . Apply re�ective practitioner techniques . Assess boundaries and ethical issues commonly found in families . ( Prerequisite : 10-550-178 ; Intro . to Counseling ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-520-191 MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING ... Ascertain 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 re�ections . Recognize ambivalence and motivation to change . Determine differences between sustain and change talk . Apply collaborative goal setting . Determine client direction using focus techniques . Apply re�ective practitioner techniques . ( Prerequisite : 10-550-178 ; Intro . to Counseling .) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-550-177 AODA ASSESSMENT AND DIAGNOSIS ... Examine addiction and its physical and psychological effects on the individual , family and society . Discuss various levels of care and practice documenting the treatment process . Assess boundaries and ethical issues commonly found in assessment , diagnosis and treatment of addictive disorders . Apply re�ective practitioner techniques . ( Prerequisite : 10-550-170 , Understanding Substance Abuse ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
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