Description:  

Brown University Distance Learning Program is offering a credited, on-line course on
understanding and utilizing twelve step programs.

Twelve-Step programs are an important component in the treatment of addictions. They are
often one of the few options available to recovering addicts and alcoholics as an on-going
aftercare component. However, many clinicians have limited knowledge about these
programs which impedes the clinician's ability to make successful referrals to 12 Step
programs and/or to help the client resolve questions and concerns about such programs.

This introductory course is designed to orient mental health and addictions professionals
to the philosophies and practices of 12 Step programs. Through on-line presentation,
additional readings, and attendance at an open 12 Step meeting, participants will enhance
their knowledge of these programs and increase their effective utilization of them in referral
and treatment planning.

Course Objectives:  

•To describe several basic components of 12 step programs including the Preamble of
Alcoholics Anonymous, meeting structures and sponsorship.
•To reiterate the early history of Alcoholics Anonymous and how it effects the organization in
the present day.
•To explore the the 12 steps themselves as a spiritual program of recovery from addictions.
•To experience an open meeting of AA and create a journal of the experience.

Course Requirements:  

This is a five-week course, beginning on March 15, 2010. 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)
•Participation in the weekly course 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 home page on Tuesday and responses are due the following Monday.
With the exception of the first weeks lesson which will be posted Monday with the
responses 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: Firefox, Safari,
and Microsoft Explorer)
•Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher is the preferred browser for Brown DLP 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:  Brown University Distance Learning Program

BROUGHT TO YOU BY:  Health Education and Training Institute

The cost for this course is flexible, with options outlined below.  
Payment must be received by the Health Education and Training
Institute before completing registration with the Brown University
Distance Learning Program. 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:  

$79.95 Certification

•This five-week course, which begins on March 15, 2010, has been approved by the
National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) for 10
educational credits. It is being provided by the Brown Distance Learning program, 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 10 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 learning CEUs provided by institutions of
higher learning for individuals pursuing or renewing a CASAC, CPP or CPS.

$119.95 Certification

•This Brown Distance Learning Program workshop is approved by the American
Psychological Association for 10 CE's for psychologists.  The Brown Distance Learning
Program maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

*Combined certificates are available upon request.

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 Brown
Distance Learning contact hours.
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471 Understanding and Utilizing
Twelve Step Programs
March 15h, 2010
Duration:  5 weeks
Number of CEU’s:  10
Cost:  See flexible pricing options below
Instructor:  James Wuelfing BA, CPP, NRPP
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 a 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.
To pay by credit card, please choose an option below.
These credit
cards accepted!