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Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor California Hybrid Training Program Policy and Procedure Catalog Revised September 2014
Licensed Chemical Dependency
Counselor
California Hybrid Training
Program
Policy and Procedure Catalog
Revised September 2014
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Table of Contents
About the Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies Page 3
Company Officers Page 4
School Officers and Staff Page 4
Statement of Fees and Charges Page 5
School Calendar, Class Schedule and Hours of Operation Page 6
Admissions Policy Page 7
Attendance Policy Page 7
Instructor Contact Page 8
Make-up Work Page 9
Leaves of Absence Pages 9-10
Incomplete Policy Page 10
Practicum Class Page 11
Tuition Billing Policy Page 12
Refund and Cancellation Policy Pages 12-15
Student Evaluation Policy Page 16
Student Conduct Page 17
Basic Rules for Avoiding Plagiarism Page 18
Policy on Satisfactory Progress Page 19
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Table of Contents, Continued
Granting Credit for College Degrees, Education or Experience Page 19
Job Placement Assistance Page 19
Grading System Page 20
Grievance Policy Page 20
Approved and Regulated Statement Page 21
Leave of Absence Form Page 22
Curriculum Content & Course Assignments Page 24 – 35
Student Acknowledgement (Student must sign in blue ink & return this form)
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About the Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies
History
The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies (ICDS) is one of the oldest and most respected training programs in the United States. We’ve been in operation since 1992 offering the certificate program for Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors. The National Association of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Counselors (NAADAC), the Association for Addiction Professionals identified this need and is the licensing body for this profession.
Philosophy/Mission
Addiction induced illnesses are in the top ten of leading causes of death in the United States. ICDS strives to meet the need producing effective and successful addiction counselors.
Certification
We are an approved education provider through the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors (CAADAC) and it is the licensing body for California. The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies received its Certificate of Approval from the Texas Workforce Commission to operate as a Career College.
Education
The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies is a Career School. Students who successfully complete the ICDS – Sober College Hybrid Training Program receive a certificate which allows them to enter the counseling field as an intern. ICDS has Articulation Agreements with many outside collegiate institutions where students can use the credits obtained from ICDS toward their Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degrees.
Professional Memberships
The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies is an approved education provider of NAADAC and CAADAC. ICDS has been an approved provider of Continuing Education for Certification and Recertification for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors in the State of Texas by the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals since 1995.
Catalog Volume 1 Date of Publication: November, 2003 Effective Revision Date: September, 2013
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Company Officers
Owner: Greg Lovelidge
Executive Director: Anne McAllister
School Officers and Staff
Robert Pfiefer
Founder and Managing Partner
6233 Variel Avenue
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Becca Porter
Instructor
6233 Variel Avenue
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Alyssa Montagna
Administrative Coordinator
6233 Variel Avenue Woodland
Hills, CA 91367
Sarah TawilV.P - Sober College University6233 Variel Avenue Woodland
Hills, CA 91367
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Statement of Fees and Charges
The following is a breakdown of tuition fees and charges for the ICDS – Sober College Hybrid Training Program.
a. Registration Fee $ 0
b. Books & Materials Fee $ 450.00
c. Tuition Fee $ 7,025.00
d. Supplies Fee $ 0
e. Tools Fee $ 0
f. Laboratory Fee $ 0
g. Shipping Fee $ 25.00
h. Total Charges for the TrainingProgram
$ 7,500.00
For any payments that are returned to our office for insufficient funds, the student’s account will be assessed a $30 fee.
The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies does not offer a scholarship program and is not eligible for government education grants or loans.
For more information on ways to pay tuition, please see “Tuition Billing Policy” on page 12.
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School Calendar and Hours of Operation
School Calendar
The following holidays are observed in the 2015:
New Year’s Day
President’s Day
Good Friday
Memorial Day
Independence Day
Labor Day
Thanksgiving
Christmas
January 1, 2015
February 16, 2015
April 3, 2015
May 25, 2015
July 4, 2015
September 7, 2015
November 27-29, 2015
December 25-27, 2015
Please note that the Sober College Hybrid Program schedule may need to be changed if the holiday schedule falls on a scheduled course meeting date. Your instructor will inform you about all changes in the schedule.
The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies has no scheduled vacation periods.
Hours of Operation
The main office is open from 9:00am until 5:00pm Monday through Friday.
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Admission Policy and Information Regarding Licensure
All students must submit proof of being at least 18 years of age, have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent (General Equivalency Diploma – GED) to enroll in the 390 hour ICDS Sober College Hybrid Training Program.
It is important to note that the ICDS – Sober College Hybrid Training Program is based on rolling admissions. This means that you may be starting anywhere between Course 1 through Course 4. This does not mean that you will have to catch-up on the previous coursework prior to yourstart date. Our course has been specially designed to accommodate any starting point within the curriculum. For specific questions, we recommend that you contact your instructor directly.
Attendance Policy and Expectations
All enrolled ICDS – Sober College Hybrid Training Program students will be required to follow all attendance requirements.
1. Attend all required class sessions. If you need to miss a class due to an emergency orscheduling conflict, you will need to contact your instructor in order to find out how tomake up the class. Students do have the option of attending the course they missed thenext time that it is taught; however, this might result in a delay in completing the program.
2. Complete all coursework assigned between classroom meetings. It is very important thatstudents stay up to date on their coursework to maintain grades and ensure that they willcomplete the program. Students will be assigned their coursework during each monthlymeeting with their instructor.
3. Please keep us informed of any change of mailing address, phone numbers or emailsaddresses.
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Instructor Contact
You will be given your instructor’s contact information: phone number and email address. It is
encouraged that you contact your instructor directly with questions regarding the curriculum
contact. If you feel as though you are not receiving the responses that you need, please
contact the Administrative Coordinator listed in the beginning of this booklet. Additionally, you
can contact ICDS headquarters at any time.
Your instructor is your first point of contact. He/she is guiding through our training program.
Upon completion of all four courses (six classroom meetings), it is vital that each student meet
with his/her instructor to finalize documents related to coursework and practicum. Completion
instructions and a checklist are available from your instructor or the Administrative Coordinator
and will be provided to you as you approach the end of your coursework.
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Leave of Absence
Make-up Work
If you are ill, and miss more than a day and a half (1.5 days), you must provide a doctor’s note
to the school director to be placed in your permanent student file.
§807.245 Make-up Work
1. No more than 5% of the total course time hours for a program may be made up.
2. The school shall submit make-up work policies to the Commission for approval.
3. Make-up work shall:
a. Be supervised by an instructor approved for the class being made up.
Leave of Absence
The student must have prior approval by the School Director and the LOA must be documented
in the student’s permanent record.
1. The student must be current with his/her coursework.2. If the return from a Leave of Absence is one (1) day prolonged, dismissal will result.3. While on a Leave of Absence, the student is not expected to submit any work.4. Students must continue to make monthly payments if he/she is on a payment plan.
§807.245 Leaves of Absence
a. A School Director may grant a leave of absence after determining that a good cause is
shown.
b. In a twelve (12) month calendar period, a student may have no more than two (2) leaves of
absence. Each leave can be no longer than thirty (30) days in duration for a max of sixty (60)
days.
c. School attendance records shall clearly define the dates of the leave of absence. A written
statement as to why the leave of absence was granted, signed by both the student and the
School Director indicating approval, shall be placed in the student’s permanent file. Please
refer to the Leave of Absence Form in the back of this booklet.
d. The Leave of Absence form must be mailed to our office with an original signature. We
cannot accept faxes or copies of this form.
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Leave of Absence, Continued
If more than 20%, or ten (10) in-class days, are missed and not made up during the entire total
training hours of curriculum (Practicum is included in this time), the student will not be eligible
to receive credit for the course. After ten (10) in-class days or 20% in absences have been
reached (whichever comes first), the student will be dropped from the course, and must
reapply for admission. Readmission is up to the discretion of the School Director. Partial credit
will not be given for any phase once the student has been dropped.
Incomplete Policy
A student who is obligated for the full tuition withdraws for an appropriate reason unrelated to
his/her academic status, may request a grade of “incomplete”. The policy allows a student
receiving a grade of incomplete to re-enroll in the program during the 12 month period
following the date the student withdraws to complete those incomplete subjects without
payment of additional tuition.
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Practicum Class
The student is required to locate his/her practicum site. During practicum, the student must be
clinically supervised by a Qualified Credentialed Counselor (QCC). Please see the Statement of
Understanding in the Practicum Manual for specific duties of the supervisor. The ICDS Sober
College staff will work diligently with the student to coordinate their practicum site if the
student is unable to locate a site. The student is still in an active enrollment status and on
schedule for completion of the program. Practicum hours must be signed off by the supervisor
and turned into Sober College on a weekly basis.
The student is responsible for completing all assignments in the Practicum Manual.
Assignments should be turned in to your instructor.
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Tuition Billing Policy
The billing policy of the Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies is payment by any of the
following: money order, personal check, cashier’s check, credit card or approved purchase
order.
For the convenience of our students, ICDS offers payment arrangements ranging from 6 month
to 18 month plans. All of the payment plans are interest free and administered through the
school. All payment plans must be approved before the start of class and are subject to change
based on student needs.
Refund and Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will be made to any student who cancels the enrollment contract within 72 hours
(until midnight of the third day excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays) of receipt by
our office. If books have already been sent to the student, please see the Book Return Policy on
page 15.
Refund Policy
Refunds are distributed no more than 60 days after the student has been dropped or
withdrawn from the program.
Refund computations will be based on scheduled clock hours of attendance through the last
day of attendance. Leaves of absence, suspensions and school holidays will not be counted as
part of the scheduled attendance.
The effective date of termination for refund purposes will be the earliest of the following:
The last day of attendance, if the student is terminated by the school;
The date of receipt of written notice from the student; or
Ten days without a response from a student, by phone or email, following an
unexplained or unexcused absence.
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Refund and Cancellation Policy, Continued
Refund Policy, Continued
If tuition and fees are collected in advance of entrance, and if after expiration of the 72 hour
cancellation privilege the student does not enter school, no more than $100 in non-refundable
administrative fees, excluding book fees shall be retained by the school.
If a student enters a residence program and withdraws or is otherwise terminated, the school
or college may retain no more than $100 in non-refundable administrative fees for the entire
program. “The minimum refund of the remaining tuition and fees will be the pro rata portion of
tuition, fees and other charges that the number of hours remaining in the portion of the course
or program for which the student has been charged after the effective date of termination bears
to the total number of hours in the portion of the course or program for which the student has
been charged, except that a student may not collect a refund if the student has completed
seventy-five percent (75%) or more of the total number of hours in the portion of the program
for which the student has been charged on the effective date of termination” ~ Texas Workforce
Commission. More simply, the refund is based on the precise number of hours the student has
paid for but not yet used at the time of termination up to the 75% completion mark, after
which no refund is due.
Refunds for books, tools or other supplies will be handled separately from refund of tuition and
other academic fees.
A student who withdraws for a reason unrelated to the student’s academic status after 75%
completion mark, and requests a grade at the time of withdrawal shall be given a grade of
“incomplete” and permitted to re-enroll in the program during the 12 month period following
the date the student withdrew without payment of additional tuition for that portion of the
program.
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Refund and Cancellation Policy, Continued
Refund Policy for Students Called to Active Military Service
A student of the school or college who withdraws as a result of the student being called to
active duty in a military service of the United States or the Texas National Guard may elect one
of the following options for each program in which the student is enrolled:
a. If tuition and fees are collected in advance of the withdrawal, a pro rata refund of any
tuition, fees or other charges paid by the student for the program and a cancellation of any
unpaid tuition, fees, or other charges owed by the student for the portion of the program
the student does not complete following withdrawal;
b. A grade of “incomplete” with the designation “withdrawn – military”, other than courses for
which the student has previously received a grade on his/her transcript. The right to re-
enroll in the program, or a substantially equivalent program if that program is no longer
available, no later than the first anniversary of the date the student is discharged from
active military duty without payment of additional tuition, fees, or other charges for the
program other than any previously unpaid balance of the original tuition, fees, and charges
for books for the program; or
c. The assignment of an appropriate final grade or credit for the courses in the program, but
only if the instructor or instructors of the program determine that the student has:
Satisfactorily completed at least 90% of the required coursework for the
program; and
Demonstrated sufficient mastery of the program material to receive credit for
completing the program.
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Refund and Cancellation Policy, Continued
Period of Enrollment Completed Percent to be Refunded to Student
During or after the first class meeting 90% of the remaining tuition & fees
During or after the second class meeting 80% of the remaining tuition & fees
During or after the third class meeting 75% of remaining tuition & fees
During or after the fourth class meeting 50% of remaining tuition & fees
During or after the fifth class meeting 10% of remaining tuition & fees
During or after the sixth class meeting Student may be considered obligated for the full amount of tuition and fees
A full refund of all tuition and fees is due and payable in each of the following cases:
An enrollee is not accepted by the school;
In the event the course of instruction is discontinued by the school and this prevents the
student from completing the course; or
If the student’s enrollment was procured as a result of any misrepresentation in advertising,
promotional materials of the school or representations by the owner or representative of
the school; or
A full or partial refund may also be due in other circumstances of program deficiencies or
violations of requirements for career schools and colleges.
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Student Evaluation Policy
Students must:
Attend all classes as directed by your instructor
Keep in contact with your instructor at ICDS – Sober College routinely regarding progress
Complete each section of your manuals one at a time, starting with your first course, unless
directed differently by your instructor.
Complete all section quizzes, assignments and finals before going on to the next section.
Obtain test and essay scores of 70% or above (instructors will be available to assist students
that are having problems achieving 70%).
Tuition must be paid in full.
A transcript for completion of the 350 hour ICDS – Sober College Hybrid Training Program will
not be issued until all criteria are met.
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Policy on Student Conduct
Students must behave in a professional and ethical manner, as defined by California’s counselor
licensure rules. If a student does not conduct him/herself as defined, he/she will be subject to
termination at the discretion of the instructor and the School Director.
Students are to be held to a level of academic honesty including rules regarding plagiarism,
cheating and misrepresentation of current information. Violation of these rules will not be
tolerated at ICDS – Sober College. Rules regarding plagiarism apply to all outside assignments
or reports to be turned into ICDS – Sober College for credit in a phase. Reports will be checked
for plagiarism, including text books and internet. Engaging in any of the aforementioned
behaviors will results in an “F” on the reports, and the student will be required to repeat the
phase. A repeated offense will result in expulsion from ICDS – Sober College with re-
admittance at the discretion of the School Director.
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Basic Rules for Avoiding Plagiarism
The Golden Rule for avoiding plagiarism – give credit where credit is due.
There is only one way to avoid plagiarism. Give credit to a source whenever you use
information that is not your own unless it is common knowledge. If you come up with an idea
all on your own, you don’t have to give credit to anyone, except yourself. If you are writing
about something that is common knowledge, you do not have to cite your source.
Common Knowledge
Common knowledge is whatever information you and your reader are likely to know without
referring to some other source. For example, there are 435 U.S. Congress members and 100
U.S. Senators. That is probably common knowledge. How many of the Congress members and
Senators are Democrats, Republicans or from other political parties may or may not be
common knowledge depending on you and your reader(s). The more likely both you and your
reader(s) are to know that information, and especially the more controversial a fact or idea is,
the more likely it is to be common knowledge. How many votes any particular member of the
House or Senate got in the last election is probably not common knowledge. If the number of
votes a candidate received is part of your paper, you should probably cite the source.
Cite Your Sources
When should you cite a source? You should give credit to a source whenever you use someone
else’s work or idea that is not common knowledge. This includes any time you use or refer to
information that comes from: interviews, internet sites, chat room conversations, radio or
television programs, personal letters, speeches, books, magazines, newspapers, tape, video or
CD recordings, electronic databases – basically any source.
Don’t forget to give credit any time you use any of the following that come from another
source: quotations, statistics, graphs, pictures, ideas or hypotheses, stories, and lists.
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Policy Concerning Satisfactory Progress
Students must be making satisfactory progress on skill competencies as determined by the
school and the instructor.
Each phase is graded separately.
All students will receive a written progress report at the end of each phase.
Probation occurs immediately after a student has failed to achieve the minimum required
for each phase, 70% or greater. A probationary student is required to repeat a failed course
as soon as possible.
Students may be terminated for failing to comply with the Attendance Policy, or for failing
any phase and not making it up or re-taking the course.
Students who have been terminated for failing to make satisfactory academic progress may
be re-instated upon appeal to the School Director.
Incompletes and withdrawals will be considered for readmission upon appeal to the School
Director.
Students terminated for unsatisfactory progress cannot be readmitted until a minimum of
one grading period has passed.
Granting Credit for College Degrees, Education or Experience
It is recommended that all students who have graduated with an Associate’s, Bachelor’s or
Master’s Degree in any counseling or related behavioral science field contact their state’s
licensing agency to see if any credits may be waived. Please contact them prior to signing up
for the program. You can find contact information for your state’s agency by contacting the
Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network at (816) 235-6888 or visit their site
http://www.attcnetwork.org/find/certinfo/. Job experience prior to our program is not applied
toward any credits or training.
Job Placement Assistance
The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies does not offer a Job Placement Assistance
Program. We will continue to assist and help the student with matters concerning employment
into the career of chemical dependency in the school’s area.
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Grading System
Grading policies are explained by the instructor at the start of each new class. Since the school
focuses its efforts on preparing each student for the job market, it is the policy of ICDS – Sober
College to grade on the basis of skill competency not for effort. Grades upon completion will be
used to calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA) and subsequently placed into your transcript.
The grading system is as follows:
Percentage GPA 90 – 100 4.0 Excellent
80 – 89.9 3.0 Above Average
70 – 79.9 2.0 Average
0 – 69.9 0.0 Failing
Grievance Policy
The procedure for a student complaint or grievance is as follows:
At the Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies – Sober College a student’s first step should be
to discuss their grievance with your instructor.
If you feel the issue is not or cannot be resolved by your instructor, contact Sarah Tawil in
writing via email or the U.S. Post Office. Please note that email is the fastest way to express
your concerns. Sarah is located on-site at Sober College. She can be reached at
Sober College
Attn: Sarah Tawil6233 Variel Avenue
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
If the issue is not resolved by ICDS – Sober College, contact our Executive Director, Anne
McAllister in writing. Anne is located in the Administration Office at The Institute of Chemical
Dependency Studies. Her address is 7703 North Lamar Boulevard, Suite #335 in Austin, TX
78752. You may also send your concern via fax to (512) 246-8692 or via email:
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Approved and Regulated Statement
“Approved and regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges, Austin, Texas.”
The Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies is an approved provider through the California Association of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselors.
All of the information contained in this catalog is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Greg Lovelidge Anne McAllister
Owner, ICDS Executive Director, ICDS
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Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies
Leave of Absence Notice from Student
Date: ____________________ School Location: _______CA - Sober College_____
Student Name: _____________________________________
This letter is to inform the Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies my need for a Leave of Absence. I
understand this leave of absence cannot be longer than 30 calendar days. The date my leave is to begin
on is: _____________________
The reason for my leave is: _____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
I will return to class on: ___________________ which is at or before my 30 day calendar timeframe.
I understand that if I do not return to school on this date, I will be dropped from the course, and a refund will be
issued to me (as appropriate). The refund will be calculated from the last day I was present in class, not to include
time during my leave of absence.
I further understand that it is my responsibility to provide the school with this letter of intent if I need a leave of
absence. A verbal statement or phone call is not sufficient to document a leave of absence. If I do not submit this
form to the School Director in the event of my absence, the school has the right and obligation after 20% of a
missed phase, or ten (10) consecutive days, to terminate me from the program.
Date: ____________________ Submitted by: ______________________________
Student Permanent Address: _____________________________________
_____________________________________
Student Home/Cell Number: _____________________________________
ICDS Staff Signature: _____________________________________
Approved and Regulated by the Texas Workforce Commission, Career Schools and Colleges, Austin, Texas. The
information contained in this catalog is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
___________________________________________ ________________________ Signature of School Official Date
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Institute of Chemical Dependency Studies
At Sober College
Licensed Chemical Dependency
Counselor
California Hybrid Training
Program
Curriculum Content
Revised March 2013
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Curriculum Content
The chemical dependency counseling field that you have chosen to enter is a relatively young
field as compared to other Human Service fields. The training provided by The Institute of
Chemical Dependency Studies is meant to assist and prepare you to meet the education
requirements necessary to become licensed/certified in your state. Upon completion of this
training, you will have begun to learn how to be able to appropriately help those suffering with
the disease of alcohol/chemical dependency.
Graduates of our program become effective, successful counselors and find jobs in a field with
many employment opportunities. You will find opportunities working in a number of different
areas such as Residential Treatment, Outpatient treatment, Outreach, Screening and Referral
community programs, Dual Diagnosis Programs, Women with Children, Domestic Violence
Victims or Offenders, Criminal Justice Programs, Court Diversion Programs, to name just a few.
The Chemical Dependency counselor Training course has four sections to provide you with the
necessary information to prepare to become a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor.
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Curriculum, Continued
Course I The Basics of Addiction Counseling (85 clock hours) Basic Knowledge: Physical and Pharmacological Effects Diversity of Intervention and Treatment Approaches Knowledge of 12 Step and Mutual Aid Groups
Objective The objective for course one is to train students in the essential components and features of addictions and chemical dependency. To educate students on the 12 steps of recovery, which most licensed treatment providers base their treatment models after.
Texts and Materials “Drugs, Society, and Human Behavior” “Loosening the Grip” ICDS Training Course 1 Manual
Methodology Students will learn the various aspects of chemical addiction (both drugs and alcohol), including the process of addiction and signs and symptoms of addictive behavior. Students will learn the specifics of cocaine, heroin, marijuana, alcohol, amphetamines and other commonly abused substances and their addictive properties. Students will also learn the approach of the 12 step programs of substance abuse recovery and the role of spirituality in it. In addition, Al-Anon, the family’s counterpart to Alcoholics Anonymous, will be explored.
Students will learn the specifics of detox, in-patient, out-patient and residential treatment service options. The appropriateness of referrals, criteria for assessment associated with placement as well as issues that further complicate treatment modalities. Students will learn the principals of effective treatment as well as treatment for co-occurring disorders, as well as prevention, intervention and education. Each of the 12 steps of recovery will be broken down and clue words will be identified that indicate support and reinforce the importance of the individual step. The sequence of the steps will be explained and work assignments for each step will be given in order for our students to understand what we are asking of our clients. Students will be asked to attend a 12 Step meeting and share their experience. It will be pointed out to students who are not, themselves, in recovery need to attend an “open” meeting.
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Curriculum, Continued
Course II Basic Counseling Skills and Methods (150 clock hours) Individual Counseling Group Counseling Effects on Family – Counseling Families and Significant Others Counseling Special Populations Relapse Prevention Vocational Education Counseling Communicable Diseases: HIV/AIDS, STDs, TB, Hepatitis Human Growth and Development
Objective To train students in the various trends, styles and techniques of counseling approaches. Students will also learn about special issues pertaining to chemical dependency counseling.
Texts and Materials “Becoming Naturally Therapeutic” “Loosening the Grip” ICDS Training Course 2 Manual
Methodology Students will learn the need for diversity in counseling modalities with the chemically dependent population; reminding them that one style will not work for all clients. The differences, benefits and dynamics of group, individual and family counseling will be discussed. The roles of the dysfunctional family are explored. For example, Integrating HIV/AIDS into a session.
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Curriculum, Continued
Course III The Core Functions of Addiction Counseling (70 clock hours) Assessment and Evaluation Case Management and Referral Treatment Planning, Client Record Keeping and Discharge Planning Patient, Family and Community Education and Prevention
Objective To train students in the various trends, styles and techniques of counseling approaches. Educate the students of the entire 12 Core Functions of Chemical Dependency Counseling.
Texts and Materials “Becoming Naturally Therapeutic” “Loosening the Grip” ICDS Training Course 3 Manual
Methodology Students will learn the need for diversity in counseling modalities with the chemically dependent population, reminding them that one style will not work for all clients. Course III will provide education on the differences, benefits and dynamics of group, individual and family counseling and how to integrate the approaches into each.
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Curriculum, Continued
Course IV Ethics for the Addiction Counselor (45 clock hours) Counselor Ethics Confidentiality/Legal Issues Counselor – Client Relationships Counselor Wellness
Objective Students will learn about the ethical guidelines that pertain to the profession of chemical dependency counseling. What is confidentiality? What laws are we to abide by? The difference between State and Federal Laws regarding disclosure will be examined. The importance of counselor wellness as well as the impaired professional and resources for him/her will be thoroughly reviewed.
Texts and Materials “Loosening the Grip” ICDS training course 4 Manual
Methodology Students will learn about the necessity to recognize and respond appropriately to ethical dilemmas encountered while treating addictive disorders. Understanding this is a complex task that cannot be taken for granted by even experienced counselors.
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Course Assignments
Students will be required to read all sections, assigned readings, complete essays and the test/evaluation for each section. Lesson quizzes are done by the student and emailed to your instructor. The final exam must be administered under your proctor.
For your textbook chapter readings you will also need to log into “Drugs, Society, and Human Behavior” at www.mhhe.com/hart14e and “Loosening the Grip” at http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0073404659/information_center_view0/ and then click student link. Then you can select which chapter you need to quiz on. Select the multiple choice/quiz option. The quiz appears and you can submit it to your instructor by typing in their email address. There is an option to fill in section ID and other info but just type your name and your instructors email address. These links are also listed in the book themselves.
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Course Assignments, Continued
Course I
Readings: “Loosening the Grip”, Chapters 3, 4, 6, 7 and 13 plus quizzes “Drugs, Society, and Human Behavior”, Chapters 1-5 and 9 plus online quizzes
Reports: Choose a drug (or alcohol) and prepare a paper that details the history of the use and abuse of that particular drug. Include in the paper the physiological information (administration, distribution, absorption, metabolism, and excretion). This paper must include this information to be accepted. This report should list all sources used and should be a minimum of four (4) pages, single-spaced in 12 size font. The paper is to be typed and e-mailed or mailed to the instructor.
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Course Assignments, Continued
Course ll
Basic Counseling Skills and Methods (150 clock hours) Individual Counseling Group Counseling Effects on Family – Counseling Families and Significant Others Counseling Special Populations Relapse Prevention Vocational Educational Counseling Communicable Diseases: HIV/AIDS, STD’s, TB, Hepatitis Human Growth and Development
Readings: “Loosening the Grip”, Chapters 8-10 & 14 plus online quizzes “Becoming Naturally Therapeutic”
Reports: Each student is to write a report detailing the 10 influential points they gained from reading “Becoming Naturally Therapeutic”. This report should list all sources used and should be a minimum of four (4) pages, single-spaced in 12 size font. This paper is to be typed and e-mailed or mailed to the instructor and will become part of the student record.
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Course Assignments, Continued
Course lll
The Core Functions of Addiction Counseling (70 clock hours) Assessment and Evaluation Case Management and Referral Treatment Planning, Client Record Keeping and Discharge Planning Patient, Family and Community Education and Prevention
Readings: “Loosening The Grip”, Chapter 12 plus online quizzes
Reports: 1) Develop an assessment on a client (black out all references referring tothe client’s name, address, SSN). This assessment should include the following information from the following areas:
1) Presenting problems and circumstances leading to admission2) Alcohol and/or drug use: past and present3) Past psychiatric treatment4) Past chemical dependency treatment5) Medical History: past and present6) Family Structure7) Current Living situation8) Relationships with family of origin9) Relationship with nuclear family10) Relationship with significant others11) Social History12) Educational and Vocational history13) Employment history: (reasons for changes in employment)14) Employment current status15) Legal history: Past and current legal status16) Emotional state17) Behavioral functioning: Past and present18) Strengths and Weaknesses19) Diagnostic Impression:
Axis l Axis ll Axis lll Axis lV Axis V
2) Develop a Client Treatment Plan on the client in the assessment3) Based on section l Counseling Theories write and describe threedifferent theories that would work well while receiving services, along with justification for changing from one theory to another. 4) Based upon the assessment that you developed for this course,describe how you would address the area of “Case Management”
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Course Assignments, Continued
Course lV
Ethics for the Addiction Counselor (45 hours) Counselor Ethics Confidentiality/Legal Issues Counselor – Client Relationships Counselor Wellness
Reading: “Loosening the Grip”, Chapters 11 & 14 plus online quizzes
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Acknowledgement
1) Once you have completed and submitted all of your forms with original signatures inblue ink and make your down-payment, your books and materials will be shipped toyou. There will be a form for you to complete that acknowledges you have received allof your books and materials. Please return this form to our office.
2) Contact information for your instructor will be in your book box. Please contact yourinstructor as soon as possible so that you and he/she can create a schedule and a planfor the completion of your training.
3) Each Course contains one final exam, and the test is in essay format. If the testingcenter allows it, you may type your finals, but legible handwritten exams are acceptable.Your instructor will provide your testing date and time to you.
4) If your state requires a Practicum: You may not start your Practicum until you havecompleted all 4 courses. You are responsible for locating a Practicum site. YourPracticum Manual will have all of the forms required to have filled out once a site hasbeen secured, the weekly sheets to track your time and the evaluation with total hoursthat is to be completed at the end of your Practicum. Your Practicum Site Supervisormust complete the Supervised Field (Internship) Work Practicum Log for the CaliforniaCertification Board of Alcohol and Drug Counselors to your instructor. In the PracticumManual, you are required to submit the 8 assignments to your Instructor. Do not startthese until you are working at your Practicum site.
5) Once you have completed all of the courses, your instructor will submit your finalprogress report and a transcript request. We will send you one sealed copy of yourofficial transcript, reference letter, and practicum letter (if applicable) as well as yourgraduation certificate, two official copies of your transcript, reference letter andpracticum letter (if applicable). There is a $25.00 fee for additional official transcripts.Upon request from a college/university, official transcripts will be sent free of charge tothe college/university.
6) Please keep us up to date with your contact information. If any of your contactinformation changes (phone, address, email, etc.), please let us know.
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Once you have read through your Policy and Procedure Catalog, please acknowledge with your initials below and return with your enrollment paperwork. Should you ever have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our office. Good luck on your journey!
_____ I have read and understand the contents of the Policy and Procedure Catalog that ICDS - Sober College has provided to me.
_____ I have read, understand and agree to the attendance requirements, and I am aware of the drop procedure should I fail to abide by the all attendance guidelines.
_____ I have read and understand the use of a Leave of Absence and how to apply for one.
_____ I have read and understand the terms of the financial requirements, refund policy, and grievance policy.
_____ I understand the expectations of the California Hybrid Training Program including assignments, finals, partial credit versus full completions and transcripts.
_____ I understand that I will only receive my transcript package after all coursework has been completed and my tuition has been paid in full.
Student Signature:__________________________________________________________
Student Name (please print):__________________________________________________
Date:_____________________________________________________________________
