CAS102 Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counseling Part 1

An introduction to alcoholism and substance abuse counseling will be covered, focusing on clinical practice in individual and group counseling. (75 Hours)   

Topics include: introduction to clinical management, stages of clinical relationship, evidence-based modalities, psychological based theories, cultural competence, and vocational/educational resources available to the substance abuse client.

Before the first day of class, we need the following three documents to keep on file according to OASAS (you will only need to submit them once for the duration of the entire program)

1) Photo ID: We will need to make a copy.

2) Proof of high school completion: This could also include a GED/ HSE or college transcript. It does not need to be an official sealed transcript.

For Dutchess students who have completed prior credits and wish to use a DCC transcript, you need to obtain the transcript. We are not able to obtain your transcript. You can obtain your DCC transcript by clicking here. 

3) Signed Self-Attest form: Click Here

For more information on this program, CASAC FAQs

Required text for all CASAC modules is: Getting Ready to Test: A Review and Preparation Manual for Drug and Alcohol Credentialing Exams (9^th Edition) available at the DCC bookstore.

**Please Note**THIS CLASS MEETS DURING SPECIFIC MEETING TIMES THAT ARE LISTED IN THE CLASS SCHEDULE.  THIS COURSE IS OFFERED FULLY ONLINE.

No Class 2/18, 3/4, 3/18, 4/15