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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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