The Drug & Alcohol Counselor Professional Program prepares individuals to work compassionately and effectively with people impacted by substance use disorders. Through a progressive two‑level structure, the program equips learners with foundational knowledge and evidence‑based practices to support individuals in recovery, address addiction‑related behaviors, and promote long‑term sobriety. With no prerequisites required, this program offers an accessible pathway into addiction counseling and recovery‑focused roles across diverse treatment settings.
Drug and Alcohol Counseling – Level 1
Module 1: Basics of Abuse and Addiction
Module 2: Commonly Abused Chemicals I
Module 3: Commonly Abused Chemicals II
Module 4: The Many Faces of Substance Abuse
Module 5: Understanding Substance Abuse Disorders
Module 6: The Treatment of Addiction
Module 7: Other Issues in Chemical Dependence
Drug and Alcohol Counseling – Level 2
Module 1: Counseling – The Initial Hours
Module 2: Biopsychosocial Interview and Treatment Planning
Module 3: Individual Treatment and Group Therapy
Module 4: Drugs of Abuse and Recovery Skills
Module 5: Twelve‑Step Programs and Recovery Models
Module 6: Special Problems and Adolescent Treatment
Module 7: Family Systems and the Clinical Team
Module 8: Continuing Care and Effective Counseling Practices
Following completion of this program, the learner will be able to:
Explain the nature of substance use disorders and their impact on individuals and families.
Apply foundational addiction coaching techniques to support recovery and behavior change.
Utilize evidence‑based approaches, including motivational enhancement and cognitive behavioral strategies.
Support individuals in developing healthy identity behaviors and maintaining sobriety.
Implement skills training, relapse prevention, and recovery support techniques.
Use professional tools, forms, and assessments aligned with accrediting and treatment standards.
Demonstrate ethical, client‑centered practices in a variety of addiction treatment settings.
Upon completion of this program, learners are eligible to sit for the Certified Recovery Coach (RCC / PRC / CRSS) exam.
This class is an independent-study course. Learners will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.