Time: April 11 @ 8:30 am - April 13 @ 4:00 pm (3 Day class-21 hours)
location: Virtual via zoom
Cost: $240.00
Principles of Addiction Treatment
Description:
This class presents models of addiction, defines addiction treatment, presents the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) principles of effective treatment, outlines various types of addiction treatment and the use of evidence based treatment approaches, the competencies required of an addiction counselor and professional readiness for addiction counselors. It also covers addiction counselor credentialing in Colorado and applicable rules. This course will be provided by a BHA Approved Trainer and is part of the core curriculum for addiction counselor clinical training in Colorado.
This class presents models of addiction, defines addiction treatment, presents the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) principles of effective treatment, outlines various types of addiction treatment and the use of evidence based treatment approaches, the competencies required of an addiction counselor and professional readiness for addiction counselors. It also covers addiction counselor credentialing in Colorado and applicable rules. This course will be provided by a BHA Approved Trainer and is part of the core curriculum for addiction counselor clinical training in Colorado.
Time/Duration: Virtual Classroom meets online via Zoom from 8:30 – 4:00 (21- hours) for 3 consecutive days. Students will also have handouts and resource material for the class as well as the final exam and course evaluation. Enrolled students will receive an online classroom login 2-5 days prior to the class start date.
Access: must download free Zoom or application on a video-capable phone, laptop, or desktop.
Cost: $240.00