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Chemical Dependency Professional (AAS degree) Department Website: http://humanservices.highline.edu
Prerequisites
Some or all of the following are required. Talk to a faculty adviser.
- Basic keyboarding knowledge recommended.
- Some classes have entry requirements not listed here.
- This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.
- Students must achieve a minimum 2.0 grade in each core class.
- AAS degree programs emphasize preparation in specific job skills required for entry-level employment.
- Not all classes are offered every quarter.
- Coursework is highly interactive and includes field-based internships.
- This program offers flexible registration and open-entry enrollment.
- Prospective students with a degree or credits may enroll in individual chemical dependency courses to complete licensing requirements. For information about Chemical Dependency Professional licensing requirements, visit www.doh.wa.gov.
- The program allows you to earn an AAS degree in Human Services and complete the educational requirements needed to become licensed as a chemical dependency professional in Washington state.
- Demonstrate general knowledge of the field of addictions treatment, including its history, pharmacological actions of drugs and alcohol, co-occurring disorders, prevention and treatment, societal impact and treatment resources.
- Describe current treatment models, interventions and effective practices for counseling individuals and families experiencing substance abuse.
- Establish an effective relationship with each client characterized by effective communication, shared responsibility, trust and empathy.
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively educate and lead chemical dependency treatment groups.
- Develop and deliver an effective relapse prevention plan, including appropriate and proven cognitive, behavioral and pharmacological interventions.
- Demonstrate self-awareness and analyze the individual cultural context of clients (individual and family, and group and community) to ensure accurate diagnosis and treatment of substance abuse disorders.
- Identify and practice all legal and ethical requirements and specific agency policies and practices specific to the field of chemical dependency.
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of lifespan development and the application of effective treatments based on one’s developmental aspects, e.g. adolescents and elders.
- Utilize accurate and effective chemical dependency case management skills, including assessment, client advocacy, developing treatment plans, networking, referral and documentation.
** Courses are required chemical dependency professional topic areas listed in WAC 246-811-030 () (a) through (w). See www.doh.wa.gov.
| Course | Course Title | AAS Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| H SER 101 | Introduction to Human Services | 5 |
| H SER 102 ** | Physiology of Psychoactive Drugs | 3 |
| H SER 103 ** | Case Management | 5 |
| H SER 104 ** | Relapse Prevention | 3 |
| H SER 105 ** | Individual, Couple and Family Counseling | 5 |
| H SER 110 | Interviewing and Counseling | 5 |
| H SER 113 ** | Adolescent Development and Counseling | 3 |
| H SER 119 ** | Laws, Professionalism, and Ethics | 3 |
| H SER 120 ** | Group Process | 5 |
| H SER 140 | Field Practicum I | 5 |
| H SER 141 | Practicum Seminar I | 1 |
| H SER 222 ** | Introduction to Substance Abuse | 3 |
| H SER 240 | Practicum II | 5 |
| H SER 241 | Practicum Seminar II | 1 |
| H SER 260 ** | Culturally Competent Practices | 3 |
| Total Core Course Credits | 55 |
Supporting Courses (SC)
Some courses may be substituted. Check with your faculty adviser.
** Courses are required chemical dependency professional topic areas listed in WAC 246-811-030 () (a) through (w). See www.doh.wa.gov.
| Course | Course Title | AAS Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| PSYCH 152 ** | Understanding AIDS | 2 |
| P E 160 | First Aid, CPR and AED | 3 |
| PSYC& 200 ** | Life Span Psychology | 5 |
| PSYC& 220 ** | Abnormal Psychology | 5 |
| H SER 251 | Family Violence | 5 |
| Total Supporting Course Credits | 20 |
Related Instruction Courses (RI)
Some courses may be substituted. Check with your faculty adviser.
| Course | Course Title | AAS Cr. |
|---|---|---|
| PSYC& 100 | General Psychology | 5 |
| ENGL& 101 | English Composition I | 5 |
| ACCTG 121 | Practical Accounting | 5 |
| Total RI Course Credits | 15 |
| Total Program Credits | 90 |
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