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The Addiction Specialist Training Certificate

4 Years On Campus Certificate Program

Saint Vincent College

Program Overview

The Addiction Specialist Training Program is designed to provide the background knowledge necessary for students to develop the skills to help people with substance abuse problems. The program covers areas such as mood-altering chemicals, counseling theories, legal rights of clients, and the development of specific treatment skills including intake, orientation, treatment planning, and case management. Employment opportunities for addiction treatment or prevention exist in addiction treatment centers, hospitals, outpatient treatment facilities, rehabilitation centers, halfway houses, and correctional facilities such as prisons and juvenile detention centers.

Program Key Stats

$39467



59 %

Eligibility Criteria


6.5

Additional Information & Requirements

Official secondary school transcript or academic record (This must be translated into English with a grading scale included).SAT or ACT scores.Copy of passport photo page to confirm citizenship

Career Options

  • Substance abuse counselor
  • Substance abuse prevention coordinator
  • Social services coordinator
  • Health educator
  • Correctional treatment specialist

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