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.