Description:  

The Addiction Technology Transfer Center of New England, funded by the Substance
Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Substance Abuse
Treatment (CSAT), is offering an on-line course on the core functions of addictions
counseling. The discussion material and information will be given via a class WWW page,
with more in depth on-line information found through links to other sites.

Every day, countless lives are enriched or saved because of the work carried out by
addiction counselors. In a myriad of settings, competent, well-trained counselors form the
relationships and carry out the strategies that help their clients move from life-threatening
addiction to life-affirming recovery.

We can state with certainty that thousands of addiction counselors accomplish their
missions with distinction. We also know, however, that even specialists in the addictions
field have not traditionally been able to define with clarity the professional standards that
should guide their work. What is the scope of practice that is appropriate for an addiction
counselor? What are the competencies that are most likely to be associated with positive
outcomes? What knowledge, skills, and attitudes should be shared by all members of the
addiction counseling profession? The central purpose of this course is to address those
questions.

Course Objectives:  

  • Provide an overview to the current role of addiction counseling  
  • Discuss ICRC's 12-Core Functions as they relate to the addiction field Review and
    contrast CSAT's TAP Publication #21: Addiction Counseling Competencies: The
    Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes of Professional Practice  
  • Review current research findings that provide new guidance and direction in
    treatment approaches  
  • Create new links to state and federal sites that will provide ongoing information

Course Requirements:  

This is a five week course, beginning on Monday, May 12, 2008. Requirements are:

  • Required on-line reading (one hour per week)
  • Completion of pre and post test
  • Completion of weekly homework assignments (one hour per week)
  • Participations in the weekly forum
  • Completion of an on-line course evaluation

*Please note that there are no real time events associated with this course. Lessons will
be posted on the class WWW home page on Wednesdays and responses are due the
following Monday. Assignments can be accessed at the participant's convenience.

To participate, you must have:

  • An E-mail address and the capacity to retrieve and send E-mail;
  • Access to World Wide Web (the following programs provide WWW access:
    Netscape, Apple CyberDog, and Microsoft Explorer)
  • Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher is the preferred browser for ATTC-NE online courses
  • The ability to navigate the World Wide Web
  • A basic understanding of how to use a computer and send and receive email

PLEASE NOTE NETWORK AND COMPUTER TECHNICAL SUPPORT
WILL NOT BE PROVIDED.

SPONSORED BY:  Addiction Technology Transfer Center of New England

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:  Health Education and Training Institute

The cost for this course is $64.95.  Payment must be received by the
Health Education and Training Institute before completing registration
with the ATTC-NE. You will be given additional registration information
after payment has been received.

Registration Deadline:  
Two full days before the date of the training, or when the course limit is reached.

Accreditation:  

This five-week course, which begins May 12, 2008, has been approved by the National
Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) for 10   educational
credits. It is being provided by the Addiction Technology Transfer Center of New England,
which is accredited as a NAADAC Approved Education Provider (#000151). This course
meets the qualifications for 10 hours of continuing education credit for MFCC's and/or
LCSW's as required by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences (PCE#1917).  This
course is approved by the Connecticut Certification Board (CCB) for ten Category 1
continuing education for Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselors (CADC's). The CCB is an
IC&RC affiliate. The New York State OASAS does accept distance education CEUs
provided by the Addiction Technology Transfer Network for individuals pursuing or
renewing a CASAC, CPP or CPS.Certificates will be mailed within two weeks to
participants in the program for its duration who submit all required materials.  Please
contact your local certification board to verify reciprocity or acceptance of ATTC-NE contact
hours.
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Core Functions of Addictions Counseling
May 12, 2008
Duration:  5 weeks
Number of CEU’s:  10
Cost:  $64.95
Instructor:  Kevin Scheel, MS, MAC, LMFT
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Programs cancelled by HETI due to weather conditions, trainer availability or lack of
participants will be rescheduled or fully refunded. Cancellations received 7 business days
in advance will receive full refund. There will be a $25 fee for cancellations received 6
business days or less before a program. Fees will not be refunded for "no shows" or
cancellations received on the day of the program.
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