Substance Use Disorder Professional, AAS

Program Requirements

Professional Technical Requirements

• HSER 101 - Introduction to Human Services
• HSER 102 - Physiology of Psychoactive Drugs
• HSER 104 - Relapse Prevention
• HSER 105 - Individual, Couple and Family CD Counseling
• HSER 106 - Chemical Dependency Case Management
• HSER 109 - Chemical Dependency Group Counseling
• HSER 113 - Adolescent CD Counseling
• HSER 119 - Laws, Professionalism, and Ethics
• HSER 222 - Introduction to Substance Use Disorders
• HSER 240 - Field Experience
• HSER 241 - Field Experience Seminar
• HSER 260 - Culturally Responsive Practices

Supporting Courses

• PSYCH 152 - Understanding AIDS
• HSER 108 - Community Mental Health
• HSER 251 - Family Violence
• HSER 100 - College Success Strategies
• PSYC& 200 - Lifespan Developmental Psychology
• PSYC& 220 - Abnormal Psychology

Related Instruction

Total Program Credits: 90

Program Outcomes

• Demonstrate general knowledge of the field of addictions treatment, including its history, pharmacological actions of drugs and alcohol, co-occurring disorders, prevention and treatment, societal impact and treatment resources.
• Describe current treatment models, interventions and effective practices for counseling individuals and families experiencing substance abuse.
• Establish an effective relationship with each client characterized by effective communication, shared responsibility, trust and empathy.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively educate and lead chemical dependency treatment groups.
• Develop and deliver an effective relapse prevention plan, including appropriate and proven cognitive, behavioral and pharmacological interventions.
• Demonstrate self-awareness and analyze the individual cultural context of clients (individual and family, and group and community) to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse disorders.
• Identify and practice all legal and ethical requirements and specific agency policies and practices specific to the field of chemical dependency.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of lifespan development and the application of effective treatments based on one’s developmental aspects, e.g. adolescents and elders.
• Utilize accurate and effective chemical dependency case management skills, including assessment, client advocacy, developing treatment plans, networking, referral and documentation.

Program Notes

• This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.
• Students must achieve a cumulative 2.0 GPA to attain an AAS degree.
• AAS degree programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entry-level employment.
• Not all classes are offered every quarter.
• Coursework is highly interactive and includes field-based internships.
• This program offers flexible registration and open-entry enrollment.
• Prospective students with a degree or credits may enroll in individual chemical dependency courses to complete certification requirements. For information about chemical dependency professional certification requirements, visit www.doh.wa.gov.
• The program allows you to earn an AAS degree in Human Services and complete the educational requirements needed to become certified as a chemical dependency professional in Washington State.
• Upon enrolling in the Chemical Dependency Professional Program and beginning your preparation to become a Chemical Dependency Professional (CDP), complete and submit an application to become a Chemical Dependency Professional Trainee (CDP-T).The Chemical Dependency Professional Trainee application can be accessed at http://www.doh.wa.gov/ .

General Requirements

Read the Associate Degree and Certificate Requirements.

Internal Coding