Hours may be obtained by taking courses in the proper section from our CASAC program.
Section I 85 hours
Knowledge of Alcohol and Substance Abuse at All Age Levels and Among People of Diverse Backgrounds and Cultures
Counseling the Addictive Person (45 hours) [includes 4 hours tobacco & nicotine dependence] -required
Interviewing Skills with Addicts (45 hours) [includes 15 hours specific to cultural competence] – required
Section II 60 hours
Prevention specific clock hours related to the Performance Domains (areas of expertise)
Prevention of Alcohol and Substance Abuse: Planning and Evaluation 10 hours
Education and Skill Development 10 hours
Community Organization 10 hours
Public and Organizational Policy 10 hours
Professional Growth and Responsibility 10 hours
Systems Approach to Prevention, Principles and Practices 10 hours
Section III 45 hours
Professional Development and Ethical Responsibilities
Approaches to Counseling with Addicts (45 hours) – required
Section IV 60 hours
Prevention Principles and Practices and the Services Continuum
Counseling the Family of Addicts (50 hours)
Group Dynamics I with Addicts (60 hours)