Certificate of Achievement: Addictive Studies

This certificate will prepare students for entry-level occupations in the field of addiction treatment and recovery field. Students interested in state-level certification must take additional courses required to be eligible for the state examination. Completing this certificate also prepare the student to transfer to their associate degree in Addiction Studies and Human Services. There are no fees for the courses associated with this program. Affiliated costs include the state certification exam, approximately $100 and registration with agencies approximately $75.

The department expects 5-7 students complete with this program each year.

1. Develop a psycho-social treatment plan for a client. 

2. Demonstrate knowledge of key theories and approaches underlying human services intervention and prevention models for diverse populations with drug use disorders

This certificate will prepare students for an entry-level position in the field of addiction treatment and recovery. Students demonstrate knowledge of key theories and approaches underlying human services intervention and prevention models for population with drug use disorders, providing resources for treatment, social services, and helplines for intervention, prevention and treatment, understand how culture impacts treatment and recovery, learning advocacy against the stigma surrounding drugs and society. There are no fees for the courses associated with this program. Completing this certificate also prepare the student to transfer to their associate degree in Addiction Studies and Human Services.

The department within which the program will reside it Social Sciences. The department does not need a new faculty. There is no need for new facilities. The program aligns with LBCC’s Strategic Plan in that it strives to prepare students for meaningful careers with relevant and professional skills. The modified version of the program will streamline completions and better prepare students for the certification. This modification is also critical to maintaining accrediting California Association of Alcohol and Drug Educators. 

This program serves the community by creating a pathway to academic and technical opportunities. Addiction filed has impacted the community and many of the participants can make great changes in their lives by attending this program and changing their life experiences to professional and evidence-based practices. 

Once students enter the Fieldwork portion of the program, students can enter internships with community partners in the region. These partnerships include Fred Brown Recovery Center, Tarzana Treatment Center, and Changing Spirits of Long Beach. There are currently 50 internship partnerships with behavioral sciences centers in the region. This is an increase from 3 agencies in 2015.

Requirements	Course No.	Course Description	Units	Sequence	Materials Fee
	HS 41	Introduction to Chemical Depend	3	Yr1, Fall	$0.00
	HS 43	Case Management: Treatment & Aftercare	3	Yr1, Spring	$0.00
	HS 48	Group & Family Process	3	Yr1, Spring	$0.00
	HS 50	Law and Ethics	3	Yr 1, Fall	$0.00
	HS 252	Co Occurring Disorders	3	Yr 1, Spring	$0.00
	HS 72A	Fieldwork – Human Services (A)	3.5	Yr 2, Fall	$0.00
	HS 72B	Fieldwork – Human Services (B)	3.5	Yr2, Spring	$0.00
		Total	22		$0.00

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