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- Certified Addiction Professional (CAP) Tier 1 Course – 150hrs
Curriculum
- 5 Sections
- 191 Lessons
- 150 Hours
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- Domain 1: Understanding Addiction/Treatment Knowledge - 80 hours Required.Overview: The Understanding Addiction/Treatment Knowledge domain of the course provides participants with a comprehensive exploration of addiction theories, treatment modalities, and related topics. Through theoretical learning and interactive activities, participants will gain insights into the multifaceted nature of addiction and its implications for counseling practice.43
- 1.11. Brain Science and Addiction (5 hours)
- 1.2Module 1: Neurobiology of addiction (2 hours)
- 1.3Module 2: Impact of drugs on the brain (2 hours)
- 1.4Module 3: Dopamine reward system (1 hours)
- 1.52. Co-occurring Conditions (5 hours)
- 1.6Module 1: Common co-occurring disorders (e.g., mental illness, HIV, developmental disabilities) (2.5 hours)
- 1.7Module 2: Integrated treatment approaches (2.5 hours)
- 1.83. Etiology/Causation of Addiction (5 hours)
- 1.9Module 1: Biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors (2.5 hours)
- 1.10Module 2: Genetic predisposition and epigenetics (2.5 hours)
- 1.114. History of Addiction and/or Addiction Treatment (5 hours)
- 1.12Module 1: Evolution of addiction treatment approaches (2.5 hours)
- 1.13Module 2: Historical context of addiction stigma (2.5 hours)
- 1.145. Recovery-oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) (5 hours)
- 1.15Module 1: Principles of ROSC (2.5 hours)
- 1.16Module 2: Person-centered, strengths-based approach to recovery (2.5 hours)
- 1.176. Involvement and Treatment of Family in Recovery (5 hours)
- 1.18Module 1: Family Systems Theory (2.5 hours)
- 1.19Module 2: Family therapy approaches in addiction treatment (2.5 hours)
- 1.207. Models of Treatment (5 hours)
- 1.21Module 1: Overview of different treatment modalities (e.g., cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing) (2.5 hours)Copy
- 1.22Module 2: Matching treatment to client needs (2.5 hours)
- 1.238. Evidence-Based Programs and Practices (5 hours)
- 1.24Module 1: Definition and importance of evidence-based practices (2.5 hours)
- 1.25Module 2: Examples of evidence-based interventions in addiction treatment (2.5 hours)
- 1.269. Pharmacology (5 hours required)
- 1.27Module 1: Pharmacological interventions for addiction treatment (2.5 hours)
- 1.28Module 2: Medication-assisted treatment approaches (2.5 hours)
- 1.2910. Relationship of Addiction to Health, Crime, and Other Social Problems (10 hours)
- 1.30Module 1: Impact of addiction on physical and mental health (5 hours)
- 1.31Module 2: Societal implications of addiction (5 hours)
- 1.3211. Signs, Symptoms, Progression of Addiction (5 hours)
- 1.33Module 1: Identification of addiction symptoms (2.5 hours)
- 1.34Module 2: Stages of addiction progression (2.5 hours)
- 1.3512. Treatment Components (5 hours)
- 1.36Module 1: Overview of treatment components (e.g., assessment, detoxification, counseling) (2.5 hours)
- 1.37Module 2: Holistic approach to addiction treatment (2.5 hours)
- 1.3813. Continuum of Care/Types of Service Modalities (5 hours)
- 1.39Module 1: Levels of care (e.g., residential, outpatient, intensive outpatient) (2.5 hours)
- 1.40Module 2: Transitional care and aftercare planning (2.5 hours)
- 1.4114. Mutual Aid Groups and other Recovery Supports (10 hours)
- 1.42Module 1: Role of Mutual Aid Groups (5 hours)
- 1.43Module 2: Alternative Recovery Support Options (5 hours)
- Domain 2: Application to Practice/Professional Readiness - 25 hours Required (including 6 hours of Professional Ethics)Overview: This section focuses on preparing participants for practical application in addiction counseling practice and enhancing their professional readiness. This domain covers a wide range of topics essential for effective counseling practice, including crisis intervention, ethical decision-making, counseling techniques, laws governing confidentiality, leadership skills, and self-care practices.43
- 2.11. Crisis Intervention/Verbal De-escalation (2 hours)
- 2.2Module 1: Crisis Assessment Techniques (1 hours)
- 2.3Module 2: Verbal De-escalation Strategies (1 hours)
- 2.42. Professional Ethics and Ethical Decision-making (6 hours)
- 2.5Module 1: Ethical Principles in Addiction Counseling (3 hours)
- 2.6Module 2: Ethical Decision-making Models (3 hours)
- 2.73. Individual, Group, and Family Counseling Techniques (2 hours)
- 2.8Module 1: Individual Counseling Approaches (45 mins)
- 2.9Module 2: Group Counseling Dynamics and Facilitation Skills (45 mins)
- 2.10Module 3: Family Counseling Interventions (30 mins)
- 2.114. Trauma-informed Care (1 hour)
- 2.12Module 1: Understanding the Impact of Trauma on Addiction (30 mins)
- 2.13Module 2: Trauma-informed Approaches to Counseling (30 mins)
- 2.145. Laws Governing Privacy, Confidentiality, and HIPAA (2 hours)
- 2.15Module 1: Overview of Privacy and Confidentiality Laws (2 hours)
- 2.16Module 2: HIPAA Compliance in Addiction Counseling Settings (2 hours)
- 2.176. Management and Leadership Skills (2 hours)
- 2.18Module 1: Leadership Styles and Qualities (3 hours)
- 2.19Module 2: Team Management and Supervision (3 hours)
- 2.207. Medication-Assisted Treatment (2 hours)
- 2.21Module 1: Overview of Medication-assisted Treatment Options (2 hours)
- 2.22Module 2: Integration of Medication-Assisted Treatment into Counseling Practice (2 hours)
- 2.238. Observation and Communication Skills (1 hours)
- 2.24Module 1: Active Listening and Nonverbal Communication (30 mins)
- 2.25Module 2: Client Observation and Assessment (30 mins)
- 2.269. Care Coordination (1 hours)
- 2.27Module 1: Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Addiction Treatment (30 mins)
- 2.28Module 2: Referral Processes and Community Resources (30 mins)
- 2.2910. Special Population Needs/Cultural Competence (2 hours)
- 2.30Module 1: Understanding Cultural Diversity and its Impact on Treatment (1 hour)
- 2.31Module 2: Tailoring Treatment Approaches for Special Populations (1 hour)
- 2.3211. Supervision Techniques (1 hours)
- 2.33Module 1: Role and Responsibilities of a Supervisor (30 mins)
- 2.34Module 2: Providing Constructive Feedback and Support (30 mins)
- 2.3512. Understanding Research/Translating Research to Practice (1 hours)
- 2.36Module 1: Basics of Research Methodology and Evidence-based Practice (30 mins)
- 2.37Module 2: Applying Research Findings to Clinical Practice (30 mins)
- 2.3813. Wellness, Alternative Therapies, Nutrition (1 hours)
- 2.39Module 1: Holistic Approaches to Wellness in Addiction Recovery (30 mins)
- 2.40Module 2: Nutrition and its Impact on Mental Health and Addiction (30 mins)
- 2.4114. Self-care (1 hours)
- 2.42Module 1: Importance of Self-care for Addiction Counselors (30 mins)
- 2.43Module 2: Burnout Prevention and Resilience-building Strategies (30 mins)
- Domain 3: Documentation – 15 Hours RequiredOverview: This section focuses on focuses on developing participants' understanding and proficiency in clinical documentation and record-keeping practices essential for effective addiction counseling. This domain covers various aspects of documentation, including assessment, treatment planning, progress monitoring, discharge summaries, and legal considerations related to privacy and confidentiality.21
- 3.11. Assessment, Treatment, Progress, Discharge, or Transfer Summaries (3 hours)
- 3.2Module 1: Overview of documentation requirements for assessment, treatment planning, progress monitoring, and discharge summaries (2 hours)
- 3.3Module 2: Best practices for documenting client progress and treatment outcomes (1 hour)
- 3.42. Clinical Documentation (2 hours)
- 3.5Module 1: Understanding the purpose and significance of clinical documentation in addiction counseling (1 hour)
- 3.6Module 2: Documentation standards and guidelines in addiction counseling practice (1 hour)
- 3.73. Electronic Health Records/Technology (2 hours)
- 3.8Module 1: Introduction to electronic health records (EHR) systems and technology tools used in addiction counseling (1 hour)
- 3.9Module 2: Benefits and challenges of electronic documentation in addiction counseling (1 hour)
- 3.104. Privacy & Confidentiality (2 hours)
- 3.11Module 1: Legal and ethical principles governing privacy and confidentiality in addiction counseling. (1 hour)
- 3.12Module 2: Confidentiality agreements, release of information, and informed consent procedures (1 hour)
- 3.135. Progress Notes (2 hours)
- 3.14Module 1: Guidelines for writing clear, concise, and objective progress notes in addiction counseling (1 hour)
- 3.15Module 2: Documentation of client interactions, interventions, and treatment outcomes (1 hour)
- 3.166. Psychosocial Summaries (2 hours)
- 3.17Module 1: Components and structure of psychosocial summaries in addiction counseling (1 hour)
- 3.18Module 2: Incorporating client strengths, needs, and goals into psychosocial summaries (1 hour)
- 3.197. Reports/Record Keeping/Records Management (2 hours)
- 3.20Module 1: Record-keeping standards and practices for maintaining accurate and organized client records (1 hour)
- 3.21Module 2: Retention and disposal of client records in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (1 hour)
- Domain 4: Client/Family/Community Education – 15 hours RequiredOverview: This section focuses on equipping participants with the necessary skills to educate clients, families, and the broader community about addiction-related issues. Effective education is crucial for enhancing awareness, promoting understanding, and fostering supportive environments for individuals affected by addiction. This domain covers various topics and strategies for delivering comprehensive education programs tailored to diverse audiences.45
- 4.11. Adult Learning Theory (2 hours)
- 4.2Module 1: Overview of adult learning principles and their application in educational programming (1 hour)
- 4.3Module 2: Effective teaching strategies for adult learners incorporating adult learning theory principles (1 hour)
- 4.42. Anger Management Skills (1 hours)
- 4.5Module 1: Anger management techniques and coping strategies (30 mins)
- 4.6Module 2: Developing Educational Materials on Anger Management (30 mins)
- 4.73. Changing Criminal Behavior/Criminal Thinking Errors/Offender Treatment (1 hours)
- 4.8Module 1: Understanding the link between criminal behavior and addiction. (30 mins)
- 4.9Module 2: Designing educational interventions targeting offenders in treatment settings (30 mins)
- 4.104. Co-Dependency (1 hours)
- 4.11Module 1: Education on co-dependency dynamics and their impact on families (30 mins)
- 4.12Module 2: Group activities exploring healthy relationship boundaries and communication skills (30 mins)
- 4.135. Cultural Diversity/Special Populations (1 hours)
- 4.14Module 1: Importance of cultural competence in educational programming (20 mins)
- 4.15Module 2: Addressing cultural diversity in addiction education (20 mins)
- 4.16Module 3: Developing culturally sensitive educational materials for specific populations (20 mins)
- 4.176. Domestic Violence (1 hours)
- 4.18Module 1: The intersection of domestic violence and addiction (30 mins)
- 4.19Module 2: Strategies for providing support and resources to victims of domestic violence (30 mins)
- 4.207. Family Dynamics (1 hours)
- 4.21Module 1: Understanding family systems and their influence on addiction and recovery (30 mins)
- 4.22Module 2: Healthy family dynamics and communication patterns (30 mins)
- 4.238. Group Facilitation/Styles of Presentation (1 hours)
- 4.24Module 1: Techniques for effective group facilitation and presentation styles (30 mins)
- 4.25Module 2: Different presentation techniques (30 mins)
- 4.269. HIV/TB/Hepatitis C (1 hours)
- 4.27Module 1: The transmission, prevention, and treatment of infectious diseases relevant to addiction (30 mins)
- 4.28Module 2: Harm reduction strategies and resources (30 mins)
- 4.2910. Life Skills (1 hours)
- 4.30Module 1: The Importance of life skills in recovery and relapse prevention (30 mins)
- 4.31Module 2: Practical life skills such as budgeting, time management, and stress management (30 mins)
- 4.3211. Moral Development (1 hours)
- 4.33Module 1: Understanding moral development theory and its relevance to addiction recovery (20 mins)
- 4.34Module 2: Ethical decision-making and personal values (20 mins)
- 4.35Module 3: Exploring ethical dilemmas in addiction education (20 mins)
- 4.3612. Theories of Counseling / Personality (1 hours)
- 4.37Module 1: Overview of major counseling theories and personality frameworks (30 mins)
- 4.38Module 2: The application of counseling theories in educational settings (30 mins)
- 4.3913. Toxicology (1 hours)
- 4.40Module 1: Education on basic principles of toxicology and substance pharmacology (20 mins)
- 4.41Module 2: Understanding the effects of substance use on the body and mind (20 mins)
- 4.42Module 3: The role of toxicology in addiction education (20 mins)
- 4.4314. Victim/Perpetrator Counseling (1 hours)
- 4.44Module 1: Providing education on victim/perpetrator dynamics and counseling approaches (30 mins)
- 4.45Module 2: Strategies for supporting victims and promoting accountability for perpetrators (30 mins)
- Domain 5: Case Management – 15 Hours RequiredOverview: This section focuses on developing the knowledge and skills necessary for effective case management and referral processes in addiction counseling settings. Participants will learn how to advocate for clients, coordinate services, and make appropriate referrals to community resources while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with HIPAA regulations.40
- 5.11. Advocacy/Liaison Activities (2 hours)
- 5.2Module 1: Understanding the role of advocacy and liaison activities in addiction counseling (30 mins)
- 5.3Module 2: Ethical considerations in advocacy and liaison roles (30 mins)
- 5.42. Case Management (3 hours)
- 5.5Module 1: Overview of case management principles and techniques (2 hours)
- 5.6Module 2: Strategies for effective case management (1 hour)
- 5.73. Community Resources/Services (1 hour)
- 5.8Module 1: Exploration of available community resources and services for individuals with addiction disorders (30 min)Copy
- 5.9Module 2: Mapping community resources and identifying gaps in service provision (30 min)
- 5.104. Confidentiality/HIPAA Issues with Referrals (1 hours)
- 5.11Module 1: Review of confidentiality and HIPAA regulations related to referrals (20 mins)
- 5.12Module 2: Managing confidentiality in the referral process (20 mins)
- 5.13Module 3: Appropriate documentation and communication practices to maintain client privacy (20 mins)Copy
- 5.145. Consultation (1 hours)Copy
- 5.15Module 1: Introduction to consultation processes in addiction counseling (30 mins)Copy
- 5.16Module 2: Consulting with colleagues or interdisciplinary teams (30 mins)Copy
- 5.176. Continuum of Care/Placement (1 hours)Copy
- 5.18Module 1: Understanding the continuum of care in addiction treatment (30 mins)Copy
- 5.19Module 2: Placement criteria and levels of care (30 mins)Copy
- 5.207. Making Referrals (1 hours)Copy
- 5.21Module 1: Making effective referrals to community resources and specialized services (30 mins)Copy
- 5.22Module 2: Barriers to successful referrals and strategies for overcoming them (30 mins)Copy
- 5.238. Managed Care Systems (1 hours)Copy
- 5.24Module 1: Overview of managed care systems and their impact on addiction treatment (20 mins)Copy
- 5.25Module 2: Navigating managed care requirements and reimbursement processes (20 mins)Copy
- 5.26Module 3: Exploring challenges and opportunities in working within managed care systems (20 mins)Copy
- 5.279. Referral Outcome/Evaluation (1 hours)
- 5.28Module 1: Strategies for evaluating referral outcomes and tracking client progress. (20 mins)
- 5.29Module 2: Data collection methods and tools for assessing the effectiveness of referrals. (20 mins)
- 5.30Module 3: Developing referral outcome evaluation plans (20 mins)
- 5.3110. Self-help Groups (1 hours)
- 5.32Module 1: Introduction to self-help groups and their role in addiction recovery (30 mins)
- 5.33Module 2: Different types of self-help groups and their benefits (30 mins)
- 5.3411. Service/Care Coordination/Collaboration (1 hours)
- 5.35Module 1: Importance of service coordination and collaboration in addiction treatment (30 mins)
- 5.36Module 2: Building effective partnerships and interdisciplinary collaboration (30 mins)
- 5.3712. Special Population Needs (1 hour)
- 5.38Module 1: Exploration of special population needs in addiction treatment (e.g., LGBTQ+, veterans) (30 mins)
- 5.39Module 2: Strategies for providing culturally competent and inclusive care to diverse populations. (30 mins)
- 5.40Certified Addiction Professional Domain 1-5 Quiz29 Questions