CDS 103: Foundations for Substance Use Disorder Counselor

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Class Program

Chemical Dependency Studies

Credits

Clinical Hours None

Weekly Contact Hours

Course ID

089081

Meets Degree Requirements For

Restricted Elective

Description

This course will introduce students to profession of SUD counseling. Focus will be on credentialing process and basic information regarding professional readiness such as the relationship between personal and professional boundaries. Focus will be on the difference between a professional counselor and a peer support person. Introduction to ethical and legal responsibilities of counselors.

Grading Basis

Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Understand and articulate the requirements for becoming a counselor

Understand and articulate basic differences between counseling and peer support

Successfully interpret information regarding disqualifying crimes/negative actions and their relationship to becoming a counselor trainee

Core Topics

Understand credentialing process for CDP’s and CDPT’s
Navigation of the Department of Health website to find needed information and answers to questions
Review of disqualifying crimes/negative actions and background checks
Define the differences between a professional counselor and a peer support person