Addiction Counseling

Technology and Health Division
Mental Health Department
In this program, the student integrates theory and practical experience in developing skills necessary to work with persons with addiction disorders, their families, and employers. The curriculum is designed to meet the credentialing requirements of the California Association of Alcohol/Drug Educators. Students who complete this option qualify for employment in a variety of addiction treatment settings.
This degree requires the completion of General Education coursework plus the following:

Required Courses

Addiction Counseling Website

Admission

Eligibility Requirements

• File a College application and be accepted as a student at Mt. San Antonio College.

Selection Procedures

• All classes are open to all students who meet admission requirements and course prerequisites.

Special Instructions

1. Required Electives must be taken prior to or concurrent with Work Experience courses
2. For questions, call the division office at (909) 274-7500, ext.4750

Working Environment

• May be exposed to infectious and contagious disease, without prior notification
• May be exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases
• Exposed to hazardous agents, body fluids and wastes
• Exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens
• Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases
• Subject to burns and cuts
• Contact with patients having different religious, culture, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, psychological and physical disabilities, and under a wide variety of circumstances
• Handle emergency or crisis situations
• Subject to many interruptions
• Requires decisions/actions related to end of life issues
• Exposed to products containing latex
• Exposed to highly charged emotional environment which can be stressful intense

English Language Skills

Although proficiency in English is not a criterion for admission, students are encouraged to be able to speak, write and read English to complete classes successfully and to ensure safety for themselves and others.

Accreditation

The Alcohol and Drug Counseling program is accredited by the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators and the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals.

Contact:

California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators
5230 Clark Avenue, Suite 13
Lakewood, CA 90712
(707) 722-2331
www.dev.caade.org

Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, a student will be able to:

• Be technically competent to safely practice as an entry-level alcohol & drug counselor.
• Demonstrate an understanding of ethical & legal requirements for alcohol & drug counselors.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop and achieve entry-level professional goals.
• Demonstrate the ability to develop and achieve entry-level professional goals.
• Demonstrate competency in basic counseling skills commensurate with an entry level practitioner in the addictions counseling field.
• Demonstrate the ability to assess, intervene, and refer clients with co-occurring mental health and substance abuse disorder to appropriate resources.
• Students completing the certificate/associates degree program will demonstrate the ability to prepare and develop professional treatment plans and other clinical documentation.

Review Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) for this program.