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PCC to Train Substance Abuse Counselors
Six convenient weekend classes, once a month, Feb-May 2008
Donna Fitzsimmons, PhD Thu, Feb 14, 2008, 8:00a.
Event summary:
The first of five classes in this mini-certificate program begins January 18. Registration through the PCC enrollment services. [See details.] —2008-01-03
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Cost: More details from Dr. Donna Fitzsimmons, (719) 549-3351
Registration: (719) 549-3351
Event location: Pueblo Community College, 900 Orman Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004
Full details:
* * * PCC Mini-Certificate Program for Counseling of Substance Abuse * * *
The six-credit hour program will consist of six classes that will be held once a month on weekends throughout the spring semester.
The program will allow for students to acquire the skills needed to provide professional counseling services to persons with addictions.
The students will gain an understanding of the social factors involved in substance abuse, the impact of addiction on the patients and their families, and principals and techniques of rehabilitation counseling.
Dates of the each of the courses in the series:
Jan. 18-19 - Client Records, 8:30a.m to 3:30p.m.
Feb. 14-16 - Principals of addiction treatment, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. daily.
March 14-15 - Infectious diseases
April 11-12 - Counseling Diverse Treatment Populations.
May 16-17 - Addictions Counseling Skills. June 6-7 - Professional Ethics.
Students who complete the coursework and 1,000 hours of internship experience at a state-approved treatment center can apply for state certification as a certified addiction counselor.
Individuals can register for the course through the PCC enrollment services center, located in Room 154 of the Mike Davis Academic Building.
More information about the alcohol and drug abuse counselor program is available by calling program chair Dr. Donna Fitzsimmons at 549-3351 or donna.fitzsimmons @ pueblocc.edu .
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