Technology and Health Division
Certificate T0658
In this program the student integrates theory and practical experience in developing skills necessary to work with persons with addiction disorders, their families, and employers. The curriculum is designed to meet the credentialing requirements of the California Association of Alcohol/Drug Educators and the California Consortium of Addiction Professionals. Students who complete this option qualify for employment in a variety of addiction treatment settings.
Required Courses
Course List
Course Prefix |
Course Name |
Units |
AD 1 | Alcohol and Drug Dependency | 3 |
AD 2 | Physiological Effects of Alcohol and Drugs | 3 |
AD 3 | Chemical Dependency: Intervention, Treatment and Recovery | 3 |
AD 4 | Issues in Domestic Violence | 3 |
AD 5 | Chemical Dependency: Prevention and Education | 1.5 |
AD 6 | Dual Diagnosis | 3 |
AD 8 | Group Process and Leadership | 3 |
AD 9 | Family Counseling | 3 |
AD 10 | Case Management and Documentation | 3 |
AD 11 | Techniques of Intervention and Referral | 3 |
AD 15A | Introduction to Laws and Ethics for Addictions Counselors | 1 |
AD 15B | Law and Ethics for Addictions Counselors | 1 |
AD 82 | Work Experience in Addiction Counseling | |
| 6 |
CHLD 10 | Child Growth and Lifespan Development | |
or CHLD 10H | Child Growth and Lifespan Development - Honors |
PSYC 1A | Introduction to Psychology | |
or PSYC 1AH | Introduction to Psychology - Honors |
PSYC 1B | Biological Psychology | |
PSYC 14 | Developmental Psychology | |
PSYC 14H | Developmental Psychology - Honors | |
PSYC 15 | Introduction to Child Psychology | |
PSYC 17 | Introduction to Human Services | |
PSYC 19 | Abnormal Psychology | |
PSYC 20 | Introduction to Social Psychology | |
PSYC 25 | The Psychology of Women | |
PSYC 26 | Psychology of Sexuality | |
PSYC 33 | Psychology for Effective Living | |
SOC 1 | Introduction to Sociology | |
or SOC 1H | Introduction to Sociology - Honors |
SOC 2 | Contemporary Social Problems | |
SOC 2H | Contemporary Social Problems - Honors | |
SOC 4 | Introduction to Gerontology | |
SOC 5 | Introduction to Criminology | |
SOC 5H | Introduction to Criminology - Honors | |
SOC 7 | Sociology of Religion | |
SOC 14 | Marriage and the Family | |
or SOC 14H | Marriage and the Family - Honors |
SOC 15 | Child Development | |
SOC 20 | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity | |
SOC 20H | Introduction to Race and Ethnicity - Honors | |
SOC 36 | Asian American Communities | |
SOC 40 | Introduction to Sex and Gender Roles | |
SOC 40H | Introduction to Sex and Gender Roles - Honors | |
NF 10 | Nutrition for Health and Wellness | |
NF 25 | Introduction to Nutrition Science | |
NF 25H | Introduction to Nutrition Science - Honors | |
Total Units | 40.5 |
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Guided Pathways of Study Suggested Course Sequence
Selection Procedure
All classes are open to all students who meet admission requirements and course prerequisites.
Working Environment
May be exposed to infectious and contagious disease, without prior notification
Regularly exposed to the risk of blood borne diseases
Exposed to hazardous agents, body fluids and wastes
Exposed to odorous chemicals and specimens
Subject to hazards of flammable, explosive gases
Subject to burns and cuts
Contact with patients having different religious, culture, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, psychological and physical disabilities, and under a wide variety of circumstances
Handle emergency or crisis situations
Subject to many interruptions
Requires decisions/actions related to end of life issues
Exposed to products containing latex