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Addiction Treatment Training I
What you'll learn
Are you interested in a career supporting those in recovery? This Addiction Treatment Training Level 1 microcredential, the first in what will be a series of three microcredentials, is the first step in your journey to earn New York State certification as a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) or Counseling Trainee (CASAC-T).You will understand the current approaches to prevention of alcohol and nicotine addiction, examine the signs, symptoms, and stages of the various classes of drug addiction, and learn best practices in the unique characteristics of case management in substance abuse. Successful completion of this microcredential alone prepares you to apply for office or administrative positions in a recovery program or facility. The additional two microcredentials will be announced shortly, providing the pathway to State certification.
Microcredential course requirements
Skills covered
This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
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Part of a series
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*Estimated tuition
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
*Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
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