2023-2024 General Catalog

PSY 3315 CADC Exam Preparation Course

This course is designed to provide comprehensive preparation and guidelines on how to successfully pass the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC-I and II) Exam. This course will focus on covering the basic areas of certification that includes: the Foundation of Addiction, the Neurobiology of Addiction; the Treatment of Addiction (Screening, Intake, Orientation, Assessment, Treatment Planning, Case Management, Crisis Intervention, Client Education, Counseling Theories, 12-Step Recovery Model, and Motivational Interviewing and the Stages of Change of Recovery). The course will also include topics such as HIV/AIDS; Diverse Populations in Treatment; Referrals; Reports and Recordkeeping; Ethics and Law; Professional Development and Consultation. The course will also review the process and procedures used in successfully taking the CADC exam and will include 3 practice exams.

Credits

3