ETH 221 — Professional & Applied Ethics .........................................1
Minimum Credit Hours required for certificate: 29 Chemical Dependency Counseling Certificate Mission The Chemical Dependency Counseling, A.A.S. degree program’s mission is to prepare its graduates for immediate employment in residential, in-patient and other rehabilitation centers. The specialized addiction curriculum is enhanced by social science courses and coordinated with field experiences to provide students with models of ethical conduct, helping skills and the foundation for a professional career. The program prepares graduates to Goal I: Demonstrate supportive and facilitative communication skills. 1) Apply the principles of effective leadership by demonstrating appropriate counseling strategies and skills 2) Communicate effectively within professional and academic environments both orally and in writing using the appropriate English conventions Goal II: Demonstrate a professional identity, commitment to ethical practice. 1) Apply the Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) Cannon of Ethical Principles 2) Identify and explain the role and basic tools and processes a CASAC utilizes to properly diagnosis and treat individuals and families affected by addiction 3) Complete two field placements of 150 hours each working with a CASAC Goal III: Demonstrate a core set of skills and theoretical background essential for employment in the field. 1) Complete coursework in the four categories of education and training ( 350 clock hours) required by OASAS 2)