Program Details

Program Name

Substance Abuse Education

Program Website

Institution

Northcentral Technical College

Institution Website

ITA Program Number (for staff only)

00101_00152

Format

Online and In-Person

Program Description

The Substance Abuse Counsellor Education Technical Diploma equips individuals with the skills needed to prevent substance abuse, provide counseling for individuals and families dealing with drug and alcohol issues, and deliver intervention and therapeutic services for those affected by addiction. The curriculum covers individual and group counseling techniques, the psychology of addiction, methods for identifying substance abuse, treatment modalities, prevention and treatment resources, psychopharmacology, treatment evaluation, patient education, and professional standards and ethics. This diploma also fulfills the 100-hour educational requirement for obtaining a Substance Abuse Counselor in Training license, as mandated by the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS). Students can apply for their training license upon completing these 100 hours. This program is embedded into the Substance Use Disorder Counseling Associate Degree. Show More

Education Needed for Enrollment

None

This Program is Offered

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Duration

This program takes approximately 20 hours per week for 16 week(s).

Schedule

This program is offered

Application Deadline

Contact admissions@ntc.edu

Related Occupations

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

Leads to WIOA-Defined Credential

Not Assessed

Program Outcome

The institution reports this program leads to -

Community College Certificate of Completion

Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for this program.

Tuition and Required Fees

$4,282.25

Books

$0.00

Supplies/Materials

$0.00

Other Fees

$0.00

Description of Other Fees

Additional Costs of Books, Supplies/Materials and/or Other Fees may apply.

Total Cost

$4,282.25

Refund Policy

Refund Policy can be viewed on NTC's website at https://www.ntc.edu/policies/refunds

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

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

Wausau Main Campus

1000 W. Campus Drive
Wausau, Wisconsin 54401

Program Contact(s)

NTC Admissions

Admissions
admissions@ntc.edu
(715) 675-3331 Ext 0

Disability Accommodation Contact(s)

Not Provided

Language Accommodation Contact(s)

Not Provided

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