Addiction Recovery Assistant

Issued by Colorado Community College System

Earners will have the knowledge of addiction treatment and recovery support 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. Skills include empathy; rapport building; entry-level counseling skills; interpersonal communication; ethical considerations; psychological foundations; and CPR and BVS.

Type Validation
Level Foundational
Time Months
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Community Impact
Diversity
Effective Listening
Fundamental Competencies
Healthcare
Healthcare Delivery
Industry Alignment
Listening

Earning Criteria

Demonstrate competencies by passing the following courses: PSY 1001 General Psychology I (3 credits; GT SS3)HPR 1000 Introduction to Health (3 credits)BEH 1001 MHCI: Mental Health Crisis and Intervention: Preparedness and Empathy (3 CREDITS – CTE)CSL Suite: 11 credits from – CSL 2046, 2068, 2051, 2069, 2061, 2065, 2050, 2054, 2058