Professional Technical Certificate

Addiction Studies Addictive Drugs Studies Short Term Certificate

Area of Study
Healthcare
Program Coordinator

Stacie Bell
(360) 417-6377
sbell@pencol.edu

Program Code: SAAADC01

Program Outcomes

  • Define addiction as a disease in a holistic perspective
  • Report the actions of drugs on the body
Catalog #
Title
Credits
1

Prepares individuals to perform basic first aid procedures in cases of emergencies. Learn how to prevent accidents in the home and on the job. Adult CPR. Provides two-year certification. This class may include students from multiple sections.

This class has a $135.72 first aid course fee.

Credits: 1

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5

Definitions of alcohol and other drug use and abuse; alcoholism and other addictions; history and types of chemical dependency; impact on individual, family, and society. This class may include students from multiple sections. (Elective)

Credits: 5

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4

Familiarization with skills commonly used for individual and family counseling. Includes attending, paraphrasing, reflecting feelings, summarizing, probing, self-disclosure, interpreting, and confrontation. HSSA& 101 and HSSA 105 or permission of instructor is recommended. This class may include students from multiple sections.

Credits: 4

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3

Chemical dependency case management and record keeping. Provides working knowledge of a system for up-to-date, accurate, and usable case files and records. This class may include students from multiple sections.

Credits: 3

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HSSA 190 or MED 105  +
1
Sub-Total Credits
19
Total Credits
19