Addictions Counselling Course is designed to thoroughly examine the importance of professional and ethical guidelines in counseling, with a focus on their application to addictions, substance abuse problems, and the families that are affected.

Objectives of the course:
You will become familiar with the essential framework for establishing professionalism and ethics for counseling individuals with various addictions and substance misuse, as well as examine your role in the counselor-client relationship.

Course Key Information:
Duration: 4 months
Faculty/School: Vocational Studies School
Qualification Attained: Vocational Certificate in Addictions Counselling
Code of the Course: VSS116
Location: Online
Fees: $ 450
Start Date: December 2022

Modules:
The modules listed below are those currently intended for delivery in the current academic intake of this course. These may be subject to change in future years as the University regularly revises.

• Addiction: 5 Credits
• Addictive Behaviors: 5 Credits
• Addictions Counseling: 5 Credits
• Alcohol Use Disorder: 5 Credits
• Chemical Dependency: 5 Credits
• Drugs and Behavior: 5 Credits
• Legal and Ethical Aspects: 5 Credits

Requirements:
To be eligible for admission, you must have English Language (Level B+). A certificate or related qualification in addiction, psychology, philosophy, or any related field.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:
Addiction prevention expert
Addiction treatment expert
Psychological expert in stopping addiction

Enrollment:

If you would like to enroll in the program, please send an email to Dr. David Baier, Dean of Vocational Studies School, vocationalschool@lighthouseacademy.org