Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Associate - Moraine Park Technical College

Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Associate from Moraine Park Technical College is a Campus Associate Counseling degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Program Description Moraine Park?s AODA associate of applied science degree provides the foundational knowledge, skills and practical experience to prepare students to counsel and treat clients with substance use disorders. The program meets all educational requirements for counselor certification and prepares them for counselor certification examination. Students earn 612 hours of clinical experience through clinical internships. These hours can be applied toward the required 4,000 hours of clinical experience needed for counselor certification as a Substance Abuse Counselor with the Department of Regulation and Licensing of the State of Wisconsin. Graduates find employment as alcohol and other drug abuse associates/counselors. The associate of applied science degree meets the educational requirements for certification with the Department of Regulation and Licensing of the State of Wisconsin. Individuals in this AODA profession work with clients and their families to develop new lifestyles and coping methods for resolving personal conflicts without turning to alcohol and drugs for solutions. Listening, negotiating, planning, writing and counseling skills and the ability to assist others are important personal attributes of AODA professionals. Career Opportunities Substance Abuse Counselor (in training) House Manager CBRF Project Coordinator/County AODA Council AODA Intake Worker Crisis Worker Relief Worker Counselor Aide Human Service Worker Case Manager Program Outcomes Apply crisis intervention strategies. Assess clients for substance use disorders. Conduct clinical interviews. Demonstrate case management skills. Develop treatment plans. Maintain clinical records. Provide AODA education to clients. Provide counseling services to clients. Apply the ethical standards of the counselor code of conduct. Admit clients to appropriate levels of care. View more details on Moraine Park Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Counseling courses.