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Associate in Applied Science in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders 
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Associate in Applied Science in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders
 at 
Rio 
Overview

Learn fundamental counseling skills and techniques essential for working with individuals experiencing substance use disorders

Duration

24 months

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Total fee

3.39 Lakh

Mode of learning

Online

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Course Level

UG Degree

Associate in Applied Science in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders
 at 
Rio 
Highlights

  • Earn a degree after completion of the course
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Associate in Applied Science in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders
 at 
Rio 
Course details

Skills you will learn
Who should do this course?
  • Individuals who are passionate about helping people struggling with substance use disorders and want to make a positive difference in their lives
What are the course deliverables?
  • Identify symptoms of addictions and substance use disorders.
  • Describe the relapse process.
  • Demonstrate beginning skills in identification of co-occurring disorders.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of ethical communication.
  • Describe the counseling process in terms of objectives and issues of the initial counseling sessions, middle phase, termination of counseling, and follow-up.
  • Describe how to establish the atmosphere for counseling, encourage clients and family members to establish counseling goals, commit to work on those goals, and to become involved in self-help groups.
  • Identify the major concepts and goals of major counseling theories.
  • Identify the fundamental principles of self-help groups and differentiate between counseling and self-help models.
  • Identify and critically analyze the twelve steps.
  • State the psychological and pharmacological effects of substance use/abuse.
  • Explain roles, functions, and limitations of the addictions and substance use disorders counselor.
  • Identify the professional standards for practice, ethics, and development for the addictions and substance use disorders counselor.
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More about this course
  • This course is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in understanding, assessing, and treating substance use disorders
  • This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of addiction, substance use disorders, and effective strategies for prevention, intervention, and treatment

Associate in Applied Science in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders
 at 
Rio 
Curriculum

Term 1

Foundations of Addictions and Substance Use Disorders

Communication Skills in Treating Addiction

Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success

Term 2

First-Year Composition

Pharmacology of Substances of Abuse and Dependency

Term 3

Professional Ethics in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders

Principles of Self-Help Groups

First-Year Composition

Term 4

College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking

Beginning Clinical Documentation Skills

Introduction to Psychology

Term 5

Introduction to Human Communication

Interpersonal Communication

Term 6

Introduction to Individual Counseling Theories

Mathematical Concepts and Applications

Term 7

Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design

Family Dynamics and Addiction

Term 8

Group Interventions

Counseling Multicultural and Diverse Populations

Term 9

Natural Sciences Quantitative

Advanced Theory and Techniques in the Treatment of Addiction Disorders

Program Electives

Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Practicum

Addictions Seminar

Any ASD Addictions and Substance Use Disorders seminar course

Any CPD Counseling and Personal Development course

Associate in Applied Science in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders
 at 
Rio 
Entry Requirements

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  • Not mentioned

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Contact Information

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2323 W 14th St, Tempe, AZ 85281, USA
Tempe ( Arizona)

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