- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
- Cost Paid
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Issued by
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Earners will understand the physical and psychological effects of substance abuse and how they can be treated effectively. Earners will have acquired the skills needed to work with people of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. Earners will have introductory knowledge in sociological and human services perspectives of mental health, drug and alcohol issues, interviewing and assessing techniques, case management, counseling techniques, and group dynamics.
- Type Learning
- Level Foundational
- Time Months
- Cost Paid
Skills
- Ability to complete a bio-physical assessment
- Ability to determine appropriate treatment recommendations
- Ability to make appropriate agency or service referrals
- Ability To Use Technology
- Assessment of co-existing mental health issues
- Assessment of potential self-harm
- Assessment of substance misuse, abuse or dependence
- Construction and measurement of treatment plans
- Discuss the importance of motivation and change
- Effective oral/auditory and written communication
- Global Awareness
- Problem Solving
- Professionalism
Earning Criteria
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Completion of AODA-109- Drug Use and Abuse, 3 credit college-level course.
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Completion of AODA 151 - Clinical Evaluation, 3 credit college-level course.
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Completion of AODA- 150 - Professional Readiness and Ethics, 3 credit college-level course. ***AND*** AODA-160- Ethical Dilemmas, 1 credit college-level course. ***OR*** HUMSVC-142- Multicultural Competence in the Human Service Profession, 3 credit college-level course **AND** HUMSVC-144- Ethics in Human Service Professions, 3 credit college-level course
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Completion of AODA 152 - Service Coordination and Documentation, 3 credit college-level course **AND** AODA-162- Service Delivery Issues, 1 credit college-level course ***OR*** HUMSVC-101, Introduction to Human Services, 3 credit college-level course **AND** HUMSVC-113- Documentation and Record Keeping, 3 credit college-level course
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Completion of AODA 154 - Counseling Skills, 3 credit college-level course.
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Completion of AODA 160 - Ethics, 1 credit college-level course.
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Completion of AODA 161 - Treatment Issues, 1 credit college-level course. ****OR*** HUMSVC-102-Interviewing Skills, 3 credit college-level course **AND** HUMSVC-103- Group Work Skills, 3 credit college-level course
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Completion of AODA 162 - Service Delivery, 1 credit college-level course.
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Completion of Humsvc 127 - Disabilities, 3 credit college-level course.
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Completion of Biosci 261- Biopharmacology, 3 credit college-level course.
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All badge costs are paid via tuition associated with courses within the badge. Badges are issued to those who complete these courses with a letter grade of C or better.