Program Details

Program Name

Substance Abuse Education

Program Website

https://blackhawk.edu/Programs-Classes/Explore-Programs/Program-Detail/program/Substance-Abuse-Educa

Institution

Blackhawk Technical College

Institution Website

ITA Program Number (for staff only)

00001_00062

Format

Online

Program Description

This embedded technical diploma prepares individuals to help prevent substance abuse, counsel individuals and families with drug and alcohol problems, and perform intervention and therapeutic services for persons suffering from addiction. Includes instruction in individual and group counseling skills, psychology of addiction, substance abuse identification methodologies, substance abuse treatment modalities, substance abuse prevention and treatment resources, psychopharmacology, treatment evaluation, patient education, and professional standards and ethics. This program satisfies the educational requirements and is an approved 360-hour educational program by the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. In addition, this program satisfies the 100-hour educational component for licensing as a Substance Abuse Counselor in Training as required by the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). Show More

Education Needed for Enrollment

High School Diploma or Equivalent

This Program is Offered

Fall/Spring

Duration

This program takes approximately 15 hours per week for 32 week(s).

Schedule

This program is offered

Days
Evenings
Weekends

Full-Time/Part-Time

This program is offered Full-Time & Part-Time

Application Deadline

ongoing

Related Occupations

Substance Abuse and Behavioral Disorder Counselors
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Credit Hours

Career Pathway

Embedded technical diploma as part of the Substance Use Disorder Counseling Associate Degree

Job Placement Services

BTC Career Services helps students explore careers, prepare for the job application process and find current opportunities. BTC offers resume writing, mock interviews, job search techniques, and internships, when available.

Tutoring Services

Blackhawk Technical College provides free tutoring services to credit students enrolled at the college. We offer online, open lab and peer tutoring.

Leads to WIOA-Defined Credential

Not Assessed

Program Outcome

The institution reports this program leads to -

Community College Certificate of Completion
Industry-Recognized Certificate or Certification

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for this program.

Tuition and Required Fees

$3,880.00

Books

$1,464.00

Supplies/Materials

$0.00

Other Fees

$0.00

Total Cost

$5,344.00

Refund Policy

Please see https://www.blackhawk.edu/Paying-for-College/Tuition-Fees/Tuition-Refunds.

Covers the period July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024

This program is offered at the following location(s) for in-person instruction:

Program Contact(s)

Moira Lafayette

Dean - Health Sciences & Public Sft
Mlafayette@blackhawk.edu
(608) 757-7775

Disability Accommodation Contact(s)

Not Provided

Language Accommodation Contact(s)

Not Provided

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