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Join the Ever-Growing Specialty of
Substance Abuse Counseling
Begun in 1989, the Villanova University Certificate Program in Alcohol
and Drug Counseling continues to prepare individuals for the demanding
and rewarding field of counseling substance abusers. Ideal for
individuals already involved in the helping professions; nurses, school
counselors, social workers, ministers and other faith-based helpers,
adult and youth volunteers can all benefit form the variety of topics
directly associated with addiction and substance abuse. Counselors
preparing for State Certification are rewarded by attending our
pre-approved (CAC credits) classes. Many of the classes are also
appropriate for re-certification credits. Our program remains highly
regarded by behavioral health employers and service providers as the
benchmark in preparing individuals for practice.
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Course
Dates
Fall 2009:
September 11 - December 12, 2009Friday Evenings
6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
and Saturdays
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Complete each individual
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Location Villanova University
Main Campus
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
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Program Requirements
The program is designed for flexibility and classes need not be
attended in the order in which they are offered. Start the program at
any point in the semester. In order to complete the program and receive
a Certificate in Alcohol & Drug Counseling requires the completion of 12
classes, 120 hours of education. The seven core classes are required.
Elective classes change with each semester and you can select any 5
elective classes to complete the program. All classes provide 10 hours
of education and are held on Friday evenings from 6:00 – 9:30 p.m. and
Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For individuals seeking PA State
Certification, all of the hours in this program may be applied toward
Certification by the Pennsylvania Certification Board.
Note: Candidates for the Certified Addiction Counselor (C.A.C.)
credential must possess a Bachelor’s degree. Besides the use of the class hours
for those qualified to become a C.A.C., hours accrued from this program can be
applied towards becoming a CAAP (Certified Allied Addiction Practitioner),
without having a bachelor's degree. Please note, all canidates for either the C.A.C or the C.A.A.P.
should call the PCB at 717-540-4455 or visit the
PA Certification Boards' website if you have
questions regarding your own circumstances.
Schedule of Classes
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Core Classes (7 Required Courses)
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Interviewing and Counseling Techniques with Substance Abusers
September 11-12, 2009
Description:
This seminar will walk the counselor from the initial meeting
with the client to their involvement in an ongoing counseling
relationship. The essential ingredients for counselor
skill-building will be explored as well as practiced in this
core seminar.
Instructor:
Steve K.D. Eichel, PhD., MAC, Independent Practice, Newark, DE
Role of the Addiction Treatment Counselor (ATC)
September 18-19,2009
Description:
This seminar explores the necessary skills and abilities
necessary for those seeking the credential of Certified
Addiction Counselor (CAC). Counseling methodologies will be
reviewed as well as agency setting in which substance abuse
counseling takes place.
Instructor:
Roland Lamb, Director, Addiction Services, Department of
Behavioral Health/Mental Retardation Services.
Drug and Alcohol Education
September 25-26, 2009
Description:
An introduction to the physiological mechanism underlying the
affects of alcohol and other drugs on the brain, the individual
and society. Topics include basic pharmacology, placebo and an
overview of the nervous system.
Instructor:
Bill Hample, BS, LCADC, Senior Probation Officer
Intake/Assessment/Record Keeping with the Substance Abuser
October 2-3, 2009
Description:
Documentation skills are an essential component in the field of
substance abuse counseling. This seminar reviews the essential
elements of record keeping as it relates to effective treatment
and further defines the standards by which agencies are reviewed
for compliance in this regard.
Instructor:
Laura B. Jones, Director of Addictions Services, North
Philadelphia Health System
Ethical Decision Making:
Discovering Solutions to Ethical Situations in Substance Abuse Treatment
October 9-10, 2009
Description:
This course will provide an operational model for identifying, problem solving,
and resolving relevant ethical issues confronting the substance abuse treatment staff
member. Participants will have opportunities to utilize this model to identify
current ethical practice problems, recognize applicable ethical and legal issues, and
discover methods to assist in the resolution of these problems. Issues of
confidentiality as related to the treatment of substance abusers and their families
will be a primary area of focus in this course.
Instructor:
Elaine G. Selan, RN, MSN, Nurse Manager, Child & Adolescent Services,
Belmont Center For Comprehensive Treatment
Group Counseling with Substance Abusers
October 16-17, 2009
Description:
Being able to work with groups in counseling is a critical skill. Topics covered in this
class include observational methods in groups, supportive vs. self‑awareness group therapy,
an overview of group therapy approaches and how to lead a therapy group. Develop your skills in
group counseling through this core class.
Instructor:
Dean Bowman, LCADC, CAC, CCDP,CCJP, Director of Clinical Services, Sikora Center Inc.
H.I.V.
October 23-24, 2009
Description:
This course will take an in depth look at the baffling disease
of H.I.V. and A.I.D.S. Participants will learn the modes of
transmission/ prevention and the behaviors that put us at risk.
The course will identify H.I.V. testing procedures, the benefits
of pre‑ and post‑test counseling and the treatment needs of
those affected. The social impact of A.I.D.S. as well as our own
barriers to learning will also be addressed.
Instructor:
Lynne Rittenhouse, MS, Certified A.I.D.S. Educator |
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Elective Courses (select any 5)
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Addictive Processes in the
Central Nervous System and Associated Pharmacological Treatment
October 30-31, 2009
Description:
Current research and technology points to the critical effects substances of abuse have on the central
nervous system (CNS). The desired effects of substances of abuse
(euphoria, numbing, etc.), dependence and withdrawal are all
linked to chemical and/or anatomical changes in the human brain.
This course will look at the primary classes of addictive
Substances and how these compounds change brain chemistry and
function. In addition, students will learn about current
pharmacological interventions prescribed by clinicians
particular those used to treat opiate and CNS depressant
addictions.
Instructor:
Craig Strickland, PhD, Program Director, Behavioral Health
Training and Education Network.
Elements of the Trauma-Informed
Practice (formerly "Crises Intervention")
November 6-7, 2009
Description:
Many substance abusers have histories
inclusive of unresolved or unrecognized trauma and attempt to
manage intrusive symptoms of PTSD by resorting to alcohol and
other drugs. This class will provide an overview for the
assessment of co-occurring stress disorders and substance abuse
as well as crisis intervention guidelines and the various
treatment methods to address trauma within the continuum of care
for substance abuse.
Instructor:
Thomas Baier, MHS, LPC, CAC, CCS, Executive Director, Addiction Service at the Jewish Employment & Vocational Service
(JEVS).
Driving Under the Influence
November 13-14, 2009
Description:
A comprehensive overview of the DUI Law and
its impact on a local and statewide basis. A detailed
presentation of the relationship of the Criminal Justice and
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Systems as they both relate to DUI.
Instructor:
James Hanlon, MS, Director of Diagnostic
Services, Media Courthouse.
Adolescent Substance Abusers: Assessment & Treatment Approaches
November 20-21, 2009
Description:
This course looks at the unique aspects, characteristics and complexities of the
adolescent substance abuser; including patterns of drug use, developmental features,
co-occurring disorders and family dynamics. Current evidence based engagement skills
and treatment approaches are also examined.
Instructor:
Elaine G. Selan, RN, MSN, Nurse Manager, Child & Adolescent Services, Belmont Center for
Comprehensive Treatment
Harm Reduction and Recovery Perspectives
December 4-5, 2009
Description:
This course examines the concept of harm
reduction, viewing an approach to addiction and it's treatment
that is born out of a public health and safety philosophy. This
course covers the assumptions that underlie the harm reduction
approach, strategies and interventions.
Instructor:
Roland Lamb, Director, Addiction Services,
Department of Behavioral Health/Mental Retardation Services.
Brief Treatment for Problem Gambling
December 11-12, 2009
Description:
This Workshop introduces participants to
clinical concepts associated with Brief, Solution-Oriented therapeutic techniques
and their utilization with problem gambling. As a theoretical model, brief therapy approaches
continue to evolve and make headway into an integrated method for dealing with a variety of
compulsive disorders. It is also a favored methodology by insurance companies for all of
the obvious reasons. As a clinical model, it often requires a shift in the way we traditionally
think about our client's presenting problems toward a method that demands immediacy - in problem-
identification (even if only as a means of moving away from the problem as soon as possible);
immediacy in developing readily accomplishable tasks for the client that set him-her up for
immediate success. This workshop will provide some practical, usable tools for immediate
use with problem gamblers.
Instructor:
Thomas Baier, MHS, LPC, CAC, CCS, Executive Director,
Addiction Service at the Jewish Employment & Vocational Service
After Care/Relapse Prevention
Tentatively Spring 2010
Description:
This class will focus on methods that counselors can use to
assist clients in the final stages of treatment and to make
post-treatment plans to maintain sobriety. Participants will
also learn to recognize the early signs of relapse and address
these issues with intervention techniques.
Instructor:
Dean Bowman, LCADC, CAC, CCDP, CCJP, Director of Clinical
Services, Sikora Center Inc.
Cultural Competency
Tentatively Spring 2010
Description:
This seminar investigates treatment considerations in diverse
populations based upon ethnic, cultural, and racial
differences. The importance of these differences will be
explored in terms of substance abuse and substance abuse
treatment.
Instructor:
Catherine Williams, PhD (c), Health Program Manager,
Philadelphia Office of Behavioral Health
The Common Biology of Mental Illness & Substance Abuse,
Psychopharmacology & the Brain
Tentatively Spring 2010
Description:
This course is designed to examine research that provides the
biological background for linking chronic mental illness,
substance abuse and behavior. Also included is a discussion of
psychotropic medications and the reasons why some of these
medications are appropriate for the co-occurring population
while other medications might not be. Research is presented in
such a way that an extensive background in the neurosciences is
not a prerequisite.
Instructor:
Craig Strickland, PhD
The Chemically Dependent Criminal Offender: Trends and
Treatment**
Tentatively Spring 2010
Description:
This course examines the link between chemical dependency and
the criminal offender. Students will receive an in-depth look at
how crime and chemical dependency contribute to the increasing
problem of recidivism, prison overcrowding, and the use of drug
and alcohol treatment programs as an alternative to
incarceration. The course will explore the complexity of the
ant-social personality, and effective treatment strategies
designed to address the chemically dependent criminal offender
will be presented.
Instructor:
William Hample, BS, Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor and
Senior Probation Officer
Evaluation and Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders
Tentatively Spring 2010
Description:
This course will familiarize participants with the dual problem of mental
illness and substance abuse. Assessment, intervention and treatment issues will be discussed.
There will also be a brief review of abused substances and psychotropic medicines.
Instructor:
Elaine G. Selan, RN, MSN, Nurse Manager, Child & Adolescent Services,
Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment
Countertransference and the Boundary of Self (New)
Tentatively Spring 2010
Description:
The therapeutic relationship is not an ordinary social exchange. Instead, the
key differentials are ultimately aligned around issues of power & control. This workshop explores
the use of clinical self while establishing & maintaining appropriate boundaries thus assuring that
the client benefits maximally in the therapeutic exchange while the counselor maintains a healthy psychic
distance as a means of assuring objectivity & avoiding burnout.
Instructor:
Thomas Baier, MHS, LPC, CAC, CCS, Executive Director,
Addiction Service at the Jewish Employment & Vocational Service
Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC), Application Process
Spring 2010
Description:
This 1/2 day seminar will provide you with an understanding of all the CAC requirements and offer
Written Test preparations strategies.
This seminar is being offered Free of Charge to all
students who have been, or are currently enrolled in the
Certificate in Alcohol and Drug counseling Program. The fee for
all other participants is $15.00. You must register to attend as
space is limited.
Instructors:
Dean Bowman and Mary Jo Mather
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Course Fee
Each course is $160.00
Registration:
Registration form can be printed and sent by fax or mail, or you may
Register Here
Billing:
Students and authorized users are able to view billing statements and
make secured payments electronically. You can also print official
invoices for self and employer use. Once you receive your confirmation
and VU ID #, you may log onto V-Bill at
www.bursar.villanova.edu to view/pay your bill electronically. Bills
are updated the 1st, 10th and 20th of every month.
Villanova University
Office of Continuing Studies
Stanford Hall
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
FAX-610.519.6144
For more information, please contact: 610-519-4310.
Payment:
Payments are due no later than the first day of class. This requirement
applies to all students, including those who register too late to
receive a bill. Please read TERMS of BILLING on registration page.
To ensure maximum results for each student, class size is limited.
For further information call 610-519-4310.
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations must be in writing and received by the Office of Continuing
Studies before the first class. No refunds are granted once the class begins.
The Office of Continuing Studies reserves the right to cancel classes or
arrangements, totally or in part, due to insufficient enrollment or unforeseen
circumstances.
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