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