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CERTIFIED ALCOHOL AND DRUG COUNSELOR PROGRAM

Courses offered through this program are applicable towards certification as an alcohol and drug counselor by the Addiction Professionals Certification Board
of New Jersey, Inc. New Jersey City University issues a certificate stating the study hours completed for each course. For information on certification requirements, call the Addiction Professionals Certification Board of New Jersey at (732) 249-1991 or visit its website at http://www.certbd.com.

C209/4547-Pharmacological Approaches to Nicotine Dependencies—Approval Pending
This course provides an assessment of nicotine dependence and the pros and cons of the various pharmacological interventions being used today. The course will also cover the evidence supporting pharmacological interventions for nicotine dependence and provide information on the relationship between tobacco dependence and other mental and addictive disorders.

Saturday, January 30
Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Cost: $75.00
Location: R-304
Instructor: Timothy Dunn, M. Div., LCADC, LCSW, Chaplain of the Ramapo Ridge Psychiatric Hospital at the Christian Health Care Center, Wyckoff
Registration Deadline: January 23

C107/4548-Compulsive Gambling—Approval Pending
This course provides an overview on the nature of compulsive gambling and the personality characteristics that may help identify those who are at risk. The
various stages of treatment and course of recovery including aftercare are also covered in the course.

Make up date, March 6, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Cost: $75.00
Location:
R-304
Instructor: Malachi Walton, LCADC, LPC, Clinical Manager, Behavior Health Services, St. Michael’s Medical Center, Newark
Registration Deadline: January 30

C402/4549-Psychological Client Education–Approval #82021310C402
This course provides an overview on how to educate the “psychological” client, including providing relevant education to the client through formal and informal processes and the introduction of information which supports the recovery process. The assessment of the client’s psychological condition is also part of the experience.

Saturday, February 13
Time: 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
Cost: $75.00
Location: R-304
Instructor: Derrick Watkins, M.S.W., Director of Training, The Kintock Group, Newark
Registration Deadline: February 6

C407/4550-Community and Professional Education—Approval Pending
This course for health professionals provides an overview of how to conduct seminars for groups including alcohol and drug education classes for schools, service clubs, business, industry and labor, media representatives, political and community leaders and others to raise awareness and enhance community support. Students will be expected to provide drug and alcohol information
to colleagues via lectures, discussions and meetings.

Saturday, February 20
Time: 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
Cost: $75.00
Location: R-304
Instructor: Susheel Abraham, ICADC, CADC, CJC, Substance Abuse Evaluator, Superior Court of New Jersey, Criminal Division, Newark, NJ
Registration Deadline: February 13

C208/4551-Motivational Interviewing/Motivational Enhancement Therapy-Approval #82020710C208
This course will cover Prochaska and DiClemente’s stages of change and characteristics associated with each, assessment of client’s readiness to change
using a client-centered interviewing style and at least one validated questionnaire. Topics include ways in which a counselor’s interactional style can affect clients’ levels of motivation, the use of open-ended questions and a non-confrontational style to elicit the client’s perspective, Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), and the importance of client centered principles in substance abuse treatment.

Saturday, February 27
Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Cost: $75.00
Location: R-304
Instructor: Timothy Dunn, M. Div., LCADC, LCSW, Chaplain of the Ramapo Ridge Psychiatric Hospital at the Christian Health Care Center, Wyckoff
Registration Deadline: February 20

C302/4553-Consultation-Approval #82032010C302
An overview of the consultation process, this course provides guidance on consultations with supervisors, counselors, professionals and other service providers to assure comprehensive care for the clients. Students present cases to other treatment team members who participate in the decision- making and planning portion of client care.

Saturday, March 20
Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Cost: $75.00
Location: R-304
Instructor: Suzanne Luce-Conte, LCADC, CMS, ICADC, Assistant Director, Substance Abuse Department, Giant Steps Program, Hoboken University Medical Center
Registration Deadline: March 12

C501/4554-Ethical Standards-Approval #82032710C501
This course on ethical behavior guides students in their application of ethical standards through the use of established professional codes of ethics, which safeguard the best interests of clients.

Saturday, March 27
Time: 9:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.
Cost: $75.00
Location: R-304
Instructor: Linda Diaz-Murphy, LCADC, CADC, Family Therapist/Mentor Supervisor, People Care, Hackensack
Registration Deadline: March 20

C409/4555-Alcohol, Sedative and Hallucinogens-Approval #82040410C409
This course provides the history of alcohol and sedative use and identifies the types and effects of sedative substances. Topics include the detoxification process for alcohol and sedatives, the interactions between alcohol and sedatives with other psychotropic substances (licit & illicit), and the impact of alcohol on physiological systems. The history, types and effects of hallucinogenic substances and the interactions between hallucinogens and other psychoactive substances will also be discussed.

Saturday, April 10
Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Cost: $75.00
Location: R-304
Instructor: Norman R. Salt, M.Z., CPS, Training and Staff Development Consultant
Registration Deadline: April 1

C104/4556-Differential Diagnosis-Approval #82041710C104
This course covers the logic, purpose, and function of the DSM diagnostic system, and the organizational scheme of the DSM, including the use of the five DSM axis for listing general diagnostic categories. Students will be instructed to list diagnostic criteria for substance abuse and substance dependence, list frequently encountered differential diagnosis, including substance induced syndromes, hypomania and personality disorder symptoms. Students will understand that only licensed (not certified) counselors can diagnose.

Saturday, April 17
Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Cost: $75.00
Location: R-304
Instructor: Suzanne Luce-Conte, LCADC, CMS, ICADC, Assistant Director, Substance Abuse Department, Giant Steps Program, Hoboken University Medical Center, Hoboken
Registration Deadline: April 10

C504/4557-Professional Growth—Approval Pending
This course encourages the improvement of assessment techniques as a key factor in professional growth. Students will be assigned to interpret and apply information from current counseling and other drug abuse literature to improve client care and thereby enhance professional growth.

Saturday, April 24
Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Cost: $75.00
Location: R-304
Instructor: Malachi Walton, LCADC, LPC, Clinical Manager, Behavior Health Services, St. Michael’s Medical Center, Newark
Registration Deadline: April 17

C301/4640-Community Resources-Approval #822010C301
This course is designed to give students an overview of how to utilize
community resources to best assist clients. Students obtain and maintain
information about community resources and services by establishing contact
with service providers. Students match community resources with clients'
needs.  

Saturday, May 1
Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Cost: $75.00
Location: R-304
Instructor: Diane DeValve, LPC, LCADC, Senior Clinician ADCU, Saint Claire's
Behavioral Health, Boonton
Registration Deadline: April 24

C305/4552-New Jersey Mental Health Services-Approval #82030310C305
RESCHEDULE DATE
This course provides an overview of the Mental Health Care system in New Jersey including co-occurring service eligibility criteria, how to access such services and identify levels of mental health care for clients with co-occurring
disorders, and the Psychiatric Emergency Screening System. Students will also effectively utilize appropriate supervision regarding clients who have co-occurring disorders and acquire and understanding of Federal and New Jersey laws pertinent to co-occurring clients.

Saturday, May 15, 2010
Time: 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Cost: $75.00
Location: R-304
Instructor: Derrick Watkins, M.S.W., Director of Training, The Kintock Group, Newark, NJ
Registration Deadline: February 27

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