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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________ General Catalog: College Catalog 2024-25 Program: Addiction Recovery Assistant Minimum Credits Required:__________________

Addiction Recovery Assistant

Total certificate hours: 20

The Addiction Recovery Assistant micro-credential ensures students have the knowledge of addiction treatment and recovery support positions through a strength-based model. The curriculum includes the required course credits for the Certified Addiction Technician Certification as well as coursework focused on socio-emotional skills and knowledge. Addiction Recovery Assistants are equipped with skills and competencies from this pathway that include:

  1. Empathy and Rapport Building through Entry-Level Counseling Skills
  2. Foundational Knowledge of Addiction and Strength-Based Recovery
  3. Exceptional Interpersonal Communication Skills
  4. Legal, Professional, and Ethical Considerations ln Behavioral Health
  5. Understanding of Foundational Aspects of Psychology and Human Behavior
  6. CPR and Assessment of Basic Vital Signs
  7. Understanding of Behavioral Health and Healthcare Systems

Required courses: 20 credit hours

Course NameCredits:Term TakenGradeGen Ed
PSY 1001 - General Psychology I: GT-SS3 Credits: 3(3-0)
HPR 1000 - Introduction of Health Credits: 3
BEH 1001 - Mental Health Crisis and Intervention: Preparedness and Empathy Credits: 3
CSL 2046 - Ethical Practice in Addiction Treatment Credits: 1

CSL Suite any of the CSL classes must equal 11 credits.

CSL 2050 - Motivational Interviewing I Credits: 1.5

CSL Suite any of the CSL classes must equal 11 credits.

CSL 2051 - Pharmacology I for Addiction Counselors Credits: 1

CSL Suite any of the CSL classes must equal 11 credits.

CSL 2054 - Trauma Informed Care Credits: 1

CSL Suite any of the CSL classes must equal 11 credits.

CSL 2058 - Group Counseling Skills Credits: 1.5

CSL Suite any of the CSL classes must equal 11 credits.

CSL 2061 - Case Conceptualization and Documentation Credits: 1

CSL Suite any of the CSL classes must equal 11 credits.

CSL 2065 - Culturally Informed Treatment Credits: 1

CSL Suite any of the CSL classes must equal 11 credits.

CSL 2068 - Addictions Counseling Skills Credits: 1.5

CSL Suite any of the CSL classes must equal 11 credits.

CSL 2069 - Principles of Addiction Credits: 1.5

CSL Suite any of the CSL classes must equal 11 credits.

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