Hours may be obtained by taking courses in the proper section from our CASAC program.
Section I 50 hours
Knowledge of Alcohol and Substance Abuse at All Age Levels and Among People of Diverse Backgrounds and Cultures
Counseling the Addictive Person (45 hours) [includes 4 hours tobacco & nicotine dependence] -required
Interviewing Skills with Addicts (45 hours) [includes 15 hours specific to cultural competence] – required
Section II 38 hours
Prevention Specific Clock Hours Related to the Performance Domains (Areas of Expertise)
Hours may be taken from the following:
Prevention of Alcohol and Substance Abuse:
Planning and Evaluation 10 hours
Education and Skill Development 10 hours
Community Organization 10 hours
Public and Organizational Policy 10 hours
Professional Growth and Responsibility 10 hours
Systems Approach to Prevention, Principles and Practices 10 hours
Section III 12 hours Related to Ethical Responsibilities
These hours may be taken from Approaches to Counseling (45 hours) [ child abuse etc. & ehtics etc.]