HMSV 2230 — Fundamentals of Addiction Counseling 3 Credits
Students will learn about addiction theory, professional practice standards, prevention and treatment intervention skills, assessment and evaluation procedures, and social, political, economic and cultural influences in addiction counseling through active participation including observation, experiential activities, audio/video recording, written assignments, constructive feedback, and self monitoring. This course helps students prepare for the first level Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) Certification.