Addictions Worker school training courses in Baltimore, MD (public, in-house or online)

The A.A.S. degree program in Chemical Dependency Counseling is designed to prepare students to function as chemical dependency counselors in a broad range of treatment settings such as residential and outpatient programs, detoxification units, and halfway houses. Program graduates may also broaden their area of study to psychology, counseling or social work at the bachelor’s and master’s degree levels. Through the A.A.S. degree program, students will complete a core of courses in chemical depend...

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The Certificate program in Chemical Dependency Counseling is designed for students already possessing a degree in a health or human services counseling field who desire the theoretical and practical knowledge to work with chemically dependent clients. The CMDP Certificate program includes the “core�chemical dependency counseling courses, without the general college requirements. This 28-30 credit program can be completed in a relatively short period of time.

The Addiction Counseling option is designed for students interested in careers in addiction counseling. Available to both full- and part-time students, this specialization includes four addiction-specific courses totaling 12 credit-hours. Students pursuing the Addiction Counseling option are also provided clinical/fieldwork in addiction agencies, allowing students to accumulate a total of almost 300 hours of direct experience working with drug and alcohol abusers in treatment. This option is spe...

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Post University’s Master of Science in Human Services with a concentration in Alcohol & Drug Counseling is designed to meet the educational needs of individuals who seek to advance their skills and career options or seek employment in this growing field.

The objectives of the program are to provide:
•An understanding of the complex issues regarding alcohol and drug addiction within American society on both a micro and macro level including multicultural issues and ethical conside...

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Explain the major theories of etiology of addiction.

�Describe the physiological and psychological effects of alcohol and other drugs, both short and long term.

�Describe the impact of alcohol and other drugs on the family.

�List and describe the various signs and symptoms used for assessing addiction.

�Explain historical and cultural developments in regards to alcohol and other drugs.

�Define the major terms/language specific to the chemical dependency fi...

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