CARNEGIE CAREER COLLEGE
Main Campus:
1292 East Waterloo Road Mogadore, Ohio 44260
(330 628-1532
Canton Classrooms:
2307 Cleveland Ave NW Canton, Ohio 44709
(330) 417-3154
SCHOOL OF CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELING
IMPORTANT TRAINING NEWS: STUDENTS IN THE ADDICTION COUNSELOR PROGRAM CAN NOW PRACTICE IN A TRAINING FORMAT WITH CERTIFIED ADDICTION AGENCIES AFFILIATED WITH CARNEGIE COLLEGE AND EARN CREDIT TOWARD THEIR EVENTUAL LICENSING AS AN "ADDICTION COUNSELOR". THIS TRAINING INCLUDES OPTIONS OF COMPLETING AN EXTERNSHIP EXPERIENCE AND IN WORKING WITH COURTS, PROBATION DEPARTMENTS, LABORATORY SETTINGS AND AN ASSORTMENT OF CLIENT CASES INCLUDING SCREENING, PREVENTION, ASSESSMENT, COUNSELING, CRISIS INTERVENTION AND CASE MANAGEMENT. THIS "HANDS-ON" TRAINING MAKES THE CARNEGIE GRADUATE WELL PREPARED TO ENTER THIS EXCITING CAREER AREA UPON GRADUATION.
CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELING STUDIES
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE
Program goals: Graduate can “sit” for licensing with the Ohio Chemical Dependency Board (after a period of work related experience in the field) which affords licensing that is a nationwide standard for practicing. The graduate exist the program on a path for chemical dependency counselor licensing level II (LCDC-II). The graduate may acquire required practical experience as a paid employee or volunteer in an approved chemical dependency clinic, medical or counseling office, hospital, or social services public or private agency. Once the graduate has achieved the required practical experience hours, the graduate can “sit” for the licensing examination and obtain licensing as a LCDC-II. Note: the associate degree status is transferred as 1,000 hours of practical experience toward the required practical hours for licensing. Please consult the website for Ohio Professional Board of Chemical Dependency for LCDC- II licensing and standards.
About Chemical Dependency Counseling: The chemical dependency counselor is a licensed practitioner in the chemical dependency treatment field, and can work in many settings for this high demand professional area; including medical offices, psychology and counseling offices, hospitals, clinics, treatment centers, and others. The CDC-II level counselor is able to perform assessments of chemical dependency problems, provide chemical dependency counseling, and to work as a supervisor of employees and other counselors. The graduate may also qualify to work as a licensed social worker assistant in most states.
COURSES INCLUDE:
#200-1: Anatomy and Physiology (70 hours/ 4.5 semester credits)
#CDC100: Chemical Dependency Counseling Theory (98 hours/ 6.5 semester credits)
#CDC101: Chemical Dependency Treatment and Planning (98 hours/ 6.5 semester hours)
#200-2: Anatomy and Physiology (70 hours/ 4.5 semester credits)
#CDC102: Chemical Dependency Counseling (98 hours/ 4.5 semester hours)
#CDC901: Chemical Dependency Research (98 hours/ 6.5 semester hours)
#BS700: Biology of Life (70 hours/ 4.5 semester credits)
#200-3: Anatomy and Physiology (70 hours/ 4.5 semester credits)
#700-1: General Psychology (65.5 hours/ 4 semester credits)
#700-2: Sociology of Differences (65.5 hours/ 4 semester credits)
#BS702: Microbiology (70 hours/ 4.5 semester credits)
#CDC900: Chemical Dependency Externship (360 hours/ 8 semester credits)
#700-3: Comparative Religion (65.5 hours/ 4 semester credits)
#700-4: Writing and Research Methods (65.5 hours/ 4 semester credits)
Licensing applies in Ohio and nationwide!
Upon graduation, the student can work or volunteer to meet the final requirements for licensing. Recent discussions with employees in this field indicate pay scales of $21.50- $29.00 per hour (and family healthcare-medical benefits, retirement plans) with licensing and basic experience. Pay scales vary from employer to employer.
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