• Overview of addiction and treatment/history
• Understand and apply The Disease of Addiction and treatment options and modalities (overview)
• Understand Etiology/Causation of Addiction and dependence liability
• Involvement and Treatment of Family in Recovery
• Understanding Other Substances and Behavioral Addictions
• Understand and apply Differentiation between Tolerance vs. Dependence markers
• Understand and apply basic pharmacology principles
• Understanding the Relationship of Addiction to Health, Crime, and Other Social Problems
• Understanding additional Treatment Components
• Use of Support Groups
• Understanding how human development and cognitive abilities form and relevancy to addiction
• Understanding when addiction treatment protocols are necessary
• Understand Dual or Triple Diagnoses (mental illness, HIV, mental disability)
• Gain Knowledge of History of Addiction and/or Addiction Treatment
• Apply the Models of Treatment/Evidence Based Progress
• Pharmacology and Physiology (including alcohol) 45 hours specific
• Learn Psychoactive drugs, toxic and therapeutic effects/uses
• To gain knowledge in the Physical Aspects of Addiction, Brain Science
• Signs, Symptoms, Progression of Addiction
• Types of Service Modalities (residential, outpatient, etc.)
• Understanding human development theories: Lifespan, Role Theory, Self-Actualization, Self in Relations, Attachment Theory, etc.
• Understanding Nature vs. Nurture Concepts

• Utilizing Assessment Tools, Assessing Treatment Signs and Progress
• Utilizing Client Screening Tools (those currently in use)
• Understanding Client Intake Procedures
• Understanding and Utilizing Discharge or Transfer Summaries
• Creating Proper Clinical Documentation
• Understanding Electronic Health Records/Technology
• Understanding Privacy & Confidentiality
• Creating and Generating Progress Notes
• Understanding how to engage clients in the treatment process
• Creating Psychosocial Summaries
• Reports/Record Keeping/Records Management

• Client Progress Assessment and Response
• Developing Counseling Theories/Techniques
• Creating a Therapeutic Relationship with the client
• Demonstrating Active and Empathetic Listening Skillset
• Demonstrating Mirroring, Reflecting Listening, and Paraphrasing situations with the client (oral presentation/role play)
• Developing a Therapeutic Alliance with the client in 5 steps
• Applying Evidence-based Practices
• Understand the relevance of Individual/Group/Family Counseling
• Understanding Transference, Counter Transference
• Demonstrating Motivational Interviewing Techniques and 3 effective questioning techniques (oral presentation/role play)
• Demonstrating Communication Styles; Challenging, clarification, Reflection (role play)
• Types of Treatment Programs/Levels of Treatment
• Create and Understand Group Intervention
• Knowledge of Counseling Theory versus Counseling Practice
• Understanding Group Therapy Dynamics
• Creating Counselling Techniques in group settings
• Application of Life Skills and implementation of problem-solving techniques in Group settings
• Establishing a therapeutic relationship setting
• Creating Safe Space in a Group
• Creating and Demonstrating life skills in Group Techniques
• Understanding Group Intervention Techniques
• Understanding Counseling Theory
• Understating the differences between educational, psychoeducational, therapeutic, and self-help groups
• Creation of group curriculum

• Care for the Caregiver/Self Care
• Understanding Burnout and personal wellness
• Understanding your limitations as a counselor
• Understanding burnout and compassion fatigue
• Demonstrating Crisis Intervention/Verbal De-escalation
• Understanding Ethics and Ethical Decision-making
• Understanding Differences between Individual, Group, and Family Counseling Techniques (role play)
• Understanding Laws Governing Privacy, Confidentiality, and HIPAA
• Understanding Management and Leadership Skills
• Understanding Medication-Assisted Treatment
• Understanding Models of Treatment
• Demonstration of Observation and Communication Skills (role play)
• Understanding Rules and Regulations that Govern Full Continuum of Services and Referrals
• Demonstrating Knowledge of Special Population Needs/Cultural Competence
• Demonstrating Supervision Techniques (role play)
• Understanding Research/Translating Research to Practice
• Understanding Wellness, Alternative Therapies, Nutrition
• Care Coordination
• Demonstration of Motivational Interviewing Techniques
• Demonstration of Trauma-Informed Care Approach

• Understanding Correct Client Placement Criteria
• Developing Individualized Treatment Plans
• Understanding Drug Court/Correction-based Treatment/Policy/Theory
• Enhancing Client Choice/Client-Directed Care
• Utilizing Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) Treatment Protocols
• Understanding Youth/Adolescent needs
• Understanding the needs of Women, LBGTQ, Indigenous Populations, Geriatric, High-Risk populations
• Creating the proper Intake/Orientation to Treatment
• Understanding Medication-assisted Treatment
• Creating On-going Assessment
• Overcoming Barriers to Treatment Progress
• Understanding Special Population Needs: corrections, prison/parole/probation, HIV/Aids
• Understanding Mental health, dual diagnosis/co-occurring disorders
• Creating Stages of Change and Treatment Goals/Interventions
• Following Treatment Goals and Measuring Success
• Treatment Planning/Models of Treatment

• Demonstrate how to assess drug and alcohol addiction
• Understanding the Tools of Assessment
• Understand Addiction & Human Growth/Development
• Demonstrate the Addictive Process and Readiness to Change Scale
• Understanding Client Orientation
• Knowledge and use of Client Assessment and Screening Tools
• Assessment Instruments, Procedures, and Techniques
• Creating and Demonstrating Client Engagement
• Understand how to Client Match to Service Array
• Understanding Detoxification Protocols
• Ability to Utilize DSM IV/Diagnosis Criteria / ASAM
• Understanding Motivational Interviewing
• Other Substance & Behavioral Addictions – Gambling/Smoking/Food
• Assessing Readiness and Motivation for Treatment
• Understanding and Applying Risk Factors/Risk Assessment/Risk Management
• Applying Screening Instruments, Procedures, and Techniques
• Utilizing Screening/Assessment for Dual Diagnosis/Co-Occurring Disorders
• Understanding Signs/Symptoms/Stages of SUD, Active Use and Withdrawal
• Urinalysis and Other Biological Assessments

• Understanding and Applying Adult Learning Theory
• Knowledge of Anger Management Skills
• Creating Client Education and Family Goal Setting
• Changing Criminal Behavior/Criminal Thinking Errors/Offender Treatment
• Understanding Co-Dependency and Moral Development
• Understanding Cultural Diversity/Special Populations
• Understanding Domestic Violence
• Understanding Family Dynamics and effects of addiction on various family roles
• Knowledge of self-help groups, educational, psychoeducational, and therapeutic groups, and demonstration of each
• Knowledge of HIV/TB/Hepatitis C
• Understanding and family interventions
• Demonstrating Application of Life Skills
• Knowledge of family counseling techniques
• Understanding and Demonstrating Theories of Counseling Techniques in the Family vs. Group and Individual
• Understanding Victim vs. Perpetrator Counseling
• Toxicology

• Understanding Boundaries / Transference
• Knowledge of Computer Ethics and online record keeping CRMS
• Understanding Cultural Competence, supervision, and professional development
• Understanding and Application of Ethical Decision Making / Code of Ethics
• Application of Laws / Rules & Regulations, including legal issues and correct reporting techniques
• Understanding Organizational Ethics
• Understanding Policy in Human Services
• Demonstration of consent versus negligence
• Record keeping in terms of legal and ethical necessities
• Understanding and Demonstration of Privacy / Confidentiality / HIPPA/Disclosure
• Understanding Relationships / Dual Relationships
• Understanding Sexual Misconduct
• Understanding client welfare is a primary concern
• Demonstrating Boundaries in the Therapeutic Relationship
• Understanding the relationship between referral sources and outside sources, counselors, and organizations
• Understanding the sensitive nature of financial issues of the client

• Understanding Telehealth
• Understanding client portals and EMR systems
• Understanding HIPAA compliant software programs
• Knowledge of Covid 19 Exceptions, considerations, and new models
• Understanding Limitations of Telehealth
• Creating Documentation for online sessions
• Knowledge of DEA guidelines for prescriptions
• Knowledge of SAMSHA Guidelines
• Knowledge of Medicaid and Private pay guidelines
• Demonstrating Correct reporting techniques
• Understanding Health Privacy Rules
• Facilitating Resources/links for more information

• Creating Advocacy/Liaison Activities
• Understanding Case Management Roles and Functions
• Creating Client Referrals and service platform coordination
• Creating Community Resources/Services
• Understanding Confidentiality/HIPPA Issues with Referrals
• Creating and Implementation of Consultation with other Professionals/ Self-help Groups
• Understanding Continuum of Care/Placement and aftercare follow up- follow-through
• Understanding and Utilizing Managed Care Systems
• Following the Referral Outcome/Evaluation
• Creating the proper Service/Care Coordination/Collaboration
• Understanding Special Population Needs