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Curriculum

19 Chapters · 203 Lessons

  1. 1

    Start Here-Mandatory Information

    1. STUDENT HANDBOOK Free preview
    2. What Does This Course Offer Free preview
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      How To Contact Us

  2. 2

    RESOURCE LIBRARY

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      SAMHSA TAP 21

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      SAMHSA TIP 42

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      CADTP CODE OF ETHICS

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      12_Core_Functions_Competency_Evaluation

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      42_CFR_Part_2_Notice

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      ASAM_Criteria_Assessment

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      AUDIT_Form

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      Biopsychosocial_Assessment

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      CAGE-AID_Form

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      Case_Management_Contact_Log

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      Client_Grievance_Form

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      Client_Rights_and_Responsibilities

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      Comprehensive_Intake_Form

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      Consent_to_Treatment

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      Crisis_Safety_Plan

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      DAST-10_Form

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      Discharge_Summary

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      Financial_Agreement

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      Group_Attendance_Sheet

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      HIPAA_Notice_of_Privacy_Practices

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      Incident_Critical_Event_Report

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      Mental_Status_Examination

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      Practicum_Oversight_Form

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      Practicum_Supervision_Agreement

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      Progress_Note

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      Referral_Form

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      Relapse_Prevention_Plan

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      Release_of_Information

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      Substance_Use_History

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      Supervisor_Verification_Log

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      Treatment_Plan

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      UDS_Consent_and_Log

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      WEEKLY CORE FUNCTION WORKSHEET

  3. 3

    Course 1 Introduction and Overview (45) Hours -Sections 1-6

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      Course Description

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      Section 1: Historical Context and Sociocultural Foundations

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      Section 1: Historical Context and Sociocultural Foundations Test

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      SECTION 2: CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND SPECIAL POPULATIONS

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      SECTION 2: CULTURAL COMPETENCE AND SPECIAL POPULATIONS TEST

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      SECTION 3: ASSESMENT AND TREATMENT PLANNING

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      SECTION 3: ASSESMENT AND TREATMENT PLANNING TEST

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      SECTION 4: PHARMACOLOGY AND MEDICATIONS

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      SECTION 4: PHARMACOLOGY AND MEDICATIONS TEST

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      SECTION 5: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND ETHICS

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      SECTION 5: PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE AND ETHICS TEST

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      SECTION 6: INTEGRATED PRACTICE AND ADVANCED TOPICS

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      SECTION 6: INTEGRATED PRACTICE AND ADVANCED TOPICS TEST

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    Course 2 Physiology and Pharmacology of Alcohol and Other Drugs (45) Hours-Sections 1-6

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      SECTION 1: Neurobiology and Drug Classifications

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      SECTION 1: Neurobiology and Drug Classifications TEST

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      SECTION 2: Stimulants, Opioids, Cannabis and Treatment Pharamcology

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      SECTION 2: Stimulants, Opioids, Cannabis and Treatment Pharmacology TEST

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      SECTION 3: Opioids and Pain Managment

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      SECTION 3: Opioids and Pain Management TEST

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      SECTION 4: Cannabis, Hallucinogens, Dissociatives, Inhalants and Novel Substances

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      SECTION 4: Cannabis, Hallucinogens, Dissociatives, Inhalants and Novel Substances TEST

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      SECTION 5: Medical Complications and Consequences of Substance Use

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      SECTION 5: Medical Complications and Consequences of Substance Use TEST

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      SECTION 6: Advanced Topics in Pharmacological Treatment

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      SECTION 6: Advanced Topics in Pharmacological Treatment TEST

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    Course 3: Law and Ethics (45 Hours)

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      Section 1: Foundations of Ethical Practice in Addiction Counseling Hours 1-5

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      Section 1: Foundations of Ethical Practice in Addiction Counseling Test

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      Section 2: Confidentiality Laws and Mandatory Reporting Requirements Hours 9-16

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      Section 2: Confidentiality Laws and Mandatory Reporting Requirements TEST

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      Section 3: Professional Boundaries and Dual Relationships

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      Section 3: Professional Boundaries and Dual Relationships TEST

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      Section 4: California Regulations and Professional Practice

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      Section 4: California Regulations and Professional Practice TEST

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      Section 5: Clinical Documentation and Compliance

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      Section 5: Clinical Documentation and Compliance TEST

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      Section 6: Special Ethical Topics

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      Section 6: Special Ethical Topics TEST

  6. 6

    Course 4: Case Management (45 Hours)

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      Section 1: Foundations of Case Management

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      Section 1: Foundations of Case Management TEST

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      Section 2: Community Resources and Service Coordination

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      Section 2: Community Resources and Service Coordination TEST

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      Section 3: Case Management for Special Populations

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      Section 3: Case Management for Special Populations TEST

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      Section 3: Case Management for Special Populations

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      Section 3: Case Management for Special Populations TEST

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      Section 4: Healthcare Integration and Coordination

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      Section 4: Healthcare Integration and Coordination TEST

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      Section 4: Healthcare Integration and Coordination

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      Section 4: Healthcare Integration and Coordination TEST

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      Section 5: Documentation and Communication Standards

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      Section 5: Documentation and Communication Standards TEST

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      Section 5: Documentation and Communication Standards

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      Section 5: Documentation and Communication Standards TEST

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      Section 6: Advanced Case Management Models and Professional Development

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      Section 6: Advanced Case Management Models and Professional Development TEST

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    Course 5: Individual, Group, and Family Counseling (45 Hours)

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      Section 1: Foundational Counseling Competencies

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      Section 1: Foundational Counseling Competencies TEST

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      Section 1: Hours 5-8 Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change

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      Section 1: Hours 5-8 Motivational Interviewing and Stages of Change TEST

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      Section 2: Hours 9-12 Evidence-Based Counseling Interventions

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      Section 2: Hours 9-12 Evidence-Based Counseling Interventions TEST

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      Section 2: Hours 13-16 Advanced Evidence-Based Interventions

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      Section 2: Hours 13-16 Advanced Evidence-Based Interventions TEST

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      Section 3: Hours 17-20 Group Counseling: Dynamics and Leadership

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      Section 3: Hours 17-20 Group Counseling: Dynamics and Leadership TEST

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      Section 3: Group Counseling - Advanced Topics Hours 21-24

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      Section 3: Group Counseling - Advanced Topics Hours 21-24 TEST

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      Section 4: Part 1: Family Counseling and Systems Hours 25-28

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      Section 4: Part 1: Family Counseling and Systems Hours 25-28 TEST

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      Section 4: Part 2: Couples and Family Counseling

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      Section 4: Part 2: Couples and Family Counseling TEST

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      Section 5: Part 1: Special Topics in Counseling

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      Section 5: Part 1: Special Topics in Counseling TEST

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      Section 5: Part 2: Special Topics in Counseling

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      Section 5: Part 2: Special Topics in Counseling TEST

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      Section 6: Advanced Integration and Professional Practice

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      Section 6: Advanced Integration and Professional Practice TEST

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    Course 6: Personal and Professional Growth (45 Hours)

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      Section 1 Part 1: Self-Awareness and Professional Identity Hours 1-4

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      Section 1 Part 1: Self-Awareness and Professional Identity Hours 1-4 TEST

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      Section 1 Part 2: Professional Development and Self-Care Hours 5-8

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      Section 1 Part 2: Professional Development and Self-Care Hours 5-8 TEST

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      Section 2 Part 1: Professional Identity and Career Development Hours 9-12

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      Section 2 Part 1: Professional Identity and Career Development Hours 9-12 TEST

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      Section 2 Part 2: Leadership and Professional Advocacy Hours 13-16

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      Section 2 Part 2: Leadership and Professional Advocacy Hours 13-16 TEST

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      Section 3 Part 1: Occupational Stress and Burnout Prevention

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      Section 3 Part 1: Occupational Stress and Burnout Prevention TEST

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      Section 3 Part 2: Work-Life Balance and Professional Support

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      Section 3 Part 2: Work-Life Balance and Professional Support TEST

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      Section 4 Part 1: Physical and Behavioral Self-Care

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      Section 4 Part 1: Physical and Behavioral Self-Care TEST

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      Section 4 Part 2: Psychological and Spiritual Self-Care

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      Section 4 Part 2: Psychological and Spiritual Self-Care TEST

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      Section 5 Part 1: Supervision and Consultation - Foundations

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      Section 5 Part 1: Supervision and Consultation - Foundations TEST

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      Section 5 Part 2: Hours 37-40

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      Section 5 Part 2: Hours 37-40 TEST

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      Section 6: Professional Sustainability and Legacy

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      Section 6: Professional Sustainability and Legacy TEST

  9. 9

    Course 7: Introduction to the 12 Core Functions of Substance Abuse Counseling

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      Section 1 Part 1: Hours 1-4

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      Section 1 Part 1: Hours 1-4 TEST

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      Section 1 Part 2: Hours 5-8

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      Section 1 Part 2: Hours 5-8 TEST

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      Section 2 Part 1: Hours 9-12

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      Section 2 Part 1: Hours 9-12 TEST

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      Section 2 Part 2: Treatment Planning and Implementation Hours 13-16

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      Section 2 Part 2: Treatment Planning and Implementation Hours 13-16 TEST

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      Section 3 Part 1: Treatment Planning and Counseling Fundamentals Hours 17-20

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      Section 3 Part 1: Treatment Planning and Counseling Fundamentals Hours 17-20 TEST

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      Section 3: Core Function 6 - Counseling Part 2: Individual Counseling, Group Facilitation, Crisis Intervention, and Family Involvement (Hours 21-24)

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      Section 3: Core Function 6 - Counseling Part 2: Individual Counseling, Group Facilitation, Crisis Intervention, and Family Involvement (Hours 21-24) TEST

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      Section 4: Facilitating Care Coordination and Service Delivery

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      Section 4: Facilitating Care Coordination and Service Delivery TEST

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      Section 4: Facilitating Care Coordination and Service Delivery

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      Section 4 PART 2: Facilitating Care Coordination and Service Delivery TEST

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      Section 5: Client Education and Documentation

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      Section 5: Client Education and Documentation

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      Section 5: Core Function 11 - Reports and Recordkeeping

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      Section 5: Core Function 11 - Reports and Recordkeeping TEST

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      Section 6: Professional Integration and Synthesis

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      Section 6: Professional Integration and Synthesis TEST

  10. 10

    45 Hour Supervised Practicum Module WEEK 1 Practicum Orientation & Screening/Intake

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      Week 1 Practicum Hours 1-5

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      Worksheet For Week 1 #1

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      Worksheet for Week 1 #2

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      Worksheet for Week 1 #3

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      WEEKLY CORE FUNCTION EXERCISE

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    45 Hour Supervised Practicum Module WEEK 2 Comprehensive Assessment

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      Week 2 Practicum Hours 6-10

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      Worksheet For Week 2 Case Study Assessment #5

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      Worksheet For Week 2 MSE Practice #6

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      Worksheet For Week 2 Risk Assessment #7

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      WEEKLY CORE FUNCTION EXCERCISE

  12. 12

    45 Hour Supervised Practicum Module WEEK 3 DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT PLANNING

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      Week 3 Practicum Hours 11-15

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      Worksheet for Week 3 #7 Comprehensive Case Formulations

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      Worksheet for Week 3 #8 DSM 5 TR Diagnostic

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      Worksheet for Week 3 #9 Treatment Planning

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      WEEKLY CORE FUNCTION EXCERCISE

  13. 13

    45 Hour Supervised Practicum Module WEEK 4 COUNSELING THEORIES AND PRACTICE

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      Week 4 Practicum Hours 16-20

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      Worksheet for Week 4 #11 CBT Skills Application

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      Worksheet for Week 4 #12 MI Practice

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      Worksheet for Week 4 #13 Group Counseling

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      WEEKLY CORE FUNCTION EXCERCISE

  14. 14

    45 Hour Supervised Practicum Module WEEK 5 CASE MANAGEMENT AND CRISIS INTERVENTION

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      Week 5 Practicum Hours 21-25

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      Worksheet for Week 5 #15 Resource Mapping

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      Worksheet for Week 5 #16 Crisis Assessment

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      Worksheet for Week 5 #17 Suicide Risk

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      WEEKLY CORE FUNCTION EXERCISE

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    45 Hour Supervised Practicum Module WEEK 6 Advanced Case Management and Care Coordination

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      Week 6 Practicum Hours 26-30

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      Worksheet_19_Needs_Assessment

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      Worksheet_20_Community_Resources

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      Worksheet_21_Care_Coordination

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      WEEKLY CORE FUNCTION EXERCISE

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    45 Hour Supervised Practicum Module WEEK 7 Crisis Intervention and Client Education

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      Week 7 Practicum Hours 31-35

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      Worksheet_22_Crisis_Intervention

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      Worksheet_23_Safety_Planning

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      Worksheet_24_Education_Material

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      WEEKLY CORE FUNCTION EXERCISE

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    45 Hour Supervised Practicum Module WEEK 8 DOCUMENTATION & PROFESSIONAL CONSULTATION

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      Week 8 Practicum Hours 36-40

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      Worksheet_25_Progress_Notes

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      Worksheet_26_Consultation

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      Worksheet_27_Ethical_Dilemma

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      WEEKLY CORE FUNCTION EXERCISE

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    45 Hour Supervised Practicum Module WEEK 9 FIELD PLACEMENT PREPARATION & INTEGRATION

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      Week 9 Practicum Hours 41-45

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      Worksheet_28_Field_Placement

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      Worksheet_29_Professional_Development

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      Worksheet_30_Practicum_Reflection

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      WEEKLY CORE FUNCTION EXERCISE

  19. 19

    FINAL EXAM

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      FINAL EXAM 45 Hour Practicum

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