Printed : 12 / 15 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
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
10-550-209 Family Systems 10-550-200 Intro to Sub Use Disorders 10-550-201 Understanding Substance Use Semester Total
3 3 3
9.00
This program is offered at : Green Bay
Second Semester
10-550-208 SUDC Asses , Diag , & Treatment 10-520-191 Motivational Interviewing Semester Total
Total Credits
3
3 6.00
15.00
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 .
10-550-209 FAMILY SYSTEMS ... Provides a broad understanding of family systems theory and practice relevant to the human services �eld . 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 / Spring
10-550-200 INTRO TO SUB USE DISORDERS ... Explore 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 / Spring
10-550-201 UNDERSTANDING SUBSTANCE USE ... Explore 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 / Spring
10-550-208 SUDC Asses , Diag , & Treatment ... Explore 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 / 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 : 10-550-206 Intro to Interview & Counsel .) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
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