Asian American Counseling & Treatment Services Substance Use Disorder ProfessionalCertificate Education Program
The Asian American Counseling & Treatment Services (ACTS) certificate program is based on 45 credits, with each course being granted 3 credits. These courses are designed to meet the requirements for the educational curriculum approved by the Washington State Department of Health for obtaining a SUDP (Substance Use Disorder Professional) certification. A total of 15 courses, out of 18 courses offered, must be completed.
The ACTS Education program consists of courses approved by the National Association for Addiction Professionals (NAADAC).
All materials utilized by the instructors are supplied by ACTS, property of ACTS and delivered per ACTS education program guidelines that meet standards under WAC 246-811-010(9); WAC 246-811-030.
Courses:
- Abnormal Psychology
- Bloodborne Pathogen
- Code of Ethics
- Substance Use Disorder and the Family
- Intake & Screening
- Introduction to Substance Use Disorder
- Clinical Assessment
- Individual Service Plan
- Documentation
- Case Management
- Referrals
- Continuing Care
- Cultural Competency and Addiction Problem
- Relapse Prevention
- Pharmacology
- Addiction Counseling Theories
- Addiction Counseling Skills and Modalities
- Addiction Counseling Special Population
Course Delivery Operation
Each course is offered in a fast-track manner, combining online and offline lectures in a hybrid format. The specific teaching method for each course will proceed according to the instructor's lecture plan. Each course requires 30 hours of instruction. Each course is conducted over four of 8-hour instruction days every two weeks.
Credit Management
Each 30-hour course qualifies for three credits and comprises 100% class participation, quizzes, assignments, and team research presentations. Instructors will be responsible to upload and report students’ attendance and students’ progress to the Program Manager. The Academic Program Manager will monitor the stability of the program and report course progress to the Executive Director. Instructors will be responsible to manage students' grades to encourage students to successfully complete courses. The minimum passing grade is C-. Upon completion of the program, ACTS will issue the certificate of completion.
National Certified Addiction Counselor, Level I (NCAC I)
ACTS educational curriculum fulfills one of the requirements for obtaining the Substance Use Disorder Professional certification issued by the Washington State Department of Health. Our curriculum focuses on education and training related to addiction counseling. Additional requirements for students to receive this certification include a diploma from an accredited college or university recognized by the government of United States or a foreign country; and a minimum of 2,500 hours of internship in addiction counseling.