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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
Spring 2008:
January 18 - April 19, 2008Friday Evenings
6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
and Saturdays
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Complete each individual
course in one weekend! |
Location Villanova University - Main Campus
800 Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
Directions |
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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. If you have any questions regarding your own
circumstances pursuing a C.A.C., call the PCB at 717-540-4455.
Schedule of Classes
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Core Classes (7 Required Courses)
**classes have been approved by the Pennsylvania Certification Board for
CAC and CAAP re-certification.
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Role of the Addiction Treatment Counselor (ATC)
January 18-19, 2008
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
January 25-26, 2008
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:
Laura B. Jones, Director of Addictions Services, North
Philadelphia Health System
Interviewing and Counseling Techniques with Substance Abusers
February 1-2, 2008
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, Ph.D., MAC, Independent Practice, Newark, DE
Intake/Assessment/Record Keeping with the Substance Abuser
February 8-9, 2008
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**
February 15-16, 2008
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
H.I.V.**
February 29-March 1, 2008
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, M.S., Certified A.I.D.S. Educator
Group Counseling with Substance Abusers
April 25-26, 2008
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. |
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Elective Courses (select any 5)
**classes have been approved by the Pennsylvania Certification Board for
CAC and CAAP re-certification. |
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Conflict Resolution
March 7-8, 2008
Description:
Conflict is natural and normal within the development of any
relationship. As such, conflict serves to define the boundaries
and parameters of the relationship and gives form to the
development of our identity within the context of the
relationship. Conflict becomes destructive and non-productive
when it serves only to promote a one-sided agenda. This course
is designed to assist treatment and prevention professionals in
the development of healthy regard for productive conflict and
the ability to move conflict forward toward resolution. Specific
conflict resolution models will be explores.
Instructor:
Thomas Baier, MHS, LPC, CAC, CCS, Executive Director, Addiction
Service at the Jewish Employment & Vocational Service (JEVS)
Cultural Competency
March 14-15, 2008
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, Ph.D(c), Health Program Manager,
Philadelphia Office of Behavioral Health
Counseling the Substance Abuser and Family **
March 28-29, 2008
Description:
Understanding how the functioning of the marital and family
systems are affected by alcoholism and drug addiction. Effective
interventions in treating these dysfunctional systems will be
highlighted.
Instructor:
James Hanlon, Director of Diagnostic Service, Media Courthouse
The Common Biology of Mental Illness & Substance Abuse,
Psychopharmacology & the Brain
April 4-5, 2008
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, Ph.D.
The Chemically Dependent Criminal Offender: Trends and
Treatment**
April 11-12, 2008
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:
Richard Chappell
After Care/Relapse Prevention
April 18-19, 2008
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.
Driving Under the Influence
Fall 2008
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.
Elements of the Trauma-Informed
Practice (formerly "Crises Intervention")
Fall 2008
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).
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
Fall 2008
Description: This course will review various theories and
treatment approaches that can be utilized within a time
sensitive framework. Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, systemic
therapies, the stages of change model, narrative therapy, and
various shorter-term counseling interventions will be discussed.
Solution-Focused Therapy will be covered in depth and will
include didactic learning as well as the viewing of a session
video.
Instructor: Dean Bowman, LCADC, CAC, CCDP, CCJP, Director
of Clinical Services, Sikora Center Inc.
Addictive Processes in the
Central Nervous System and Associated Pharmacological Treatment
Fall 2008
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.
Harm Reduction
Fall 2008
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.
Preparation for Certification
May 3, 2008
Description:
One day seminar will provide you with:
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Preparation Strategies for Taking the Written Test
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How to Write a "Philosophy of Treatment"
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Formula for Writing a Case Presentation
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The Objective Experience of Taking the Oral Exam, including
Several "Mock" Oral Exams
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. Space is limited. You must
register.
Instructors:
Dean Bowman and Richard Chappelle |
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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
www.bursar.villanova.edu to view/pay your bill electronically. Bills
are updated the 1st and 15th 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 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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