Addictions Practitioner Certificate

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Completion of this certificate at NWCCD fulfills the educational requirements of the Wyoming Mental Health Licensing Board for a Certified Addictions Practitioner. The practice of a Certified Additions Practitioner consists of addictions treatment, prevention, intervention, diagnosis, referral, and follow-up under the supervision of a designated qualified clinical supervisor licensed in the state of Wyoming. The certificate program at NWCCD is designed to update the skill and knowledge of individuals currently working addictionology or those with previous degrees preparing to become certified addiction practitioners or licensed addiction therapists. It also trains students preparing to work in counseling, psychiatry, psychology, nursing, social work, rehabilitation, criminal justice, community service, or related human service fields. Courses are also available for current addiction practitioners who meet course requirements.

Program Outcomes:

1. Access addictive behaviors in humans across diverse situations.

2. Analyze counseling theories, skills, and ethics.

3. Design interventions for substance abuse.

Required Course of Study:

Freshman Year

Fall Semester - 17 credits

ENGL 1010 - English Composition I Minimum Credits: 3
CNSL 2100 - Case Management for Counseling Minimum Credits: 3
CNSL 2340 - Theories of Counseling Minimum Credits: 3
ADDN 1020 - Addiction Behaviors Minimum Credits: 2
ADDN 2010 - Addictions Assessment Minimum Credits: 2
PSYC 1000 - General Psychology Minimum Credits: 4

Spring Semester - 17 credits

CNSL 2300 - Counseling Skills for Helping Professionals Minimum Credits: 3
PSYC 2260 - Alcoholism Minimum Credits: 3
ADDN 1480 - Addictions and Special Populations Minimum Credits: 3
PSYC 2210 - Drugs and Behavior Minimum Credits: 3
CNSL 2010 - Counseling Ethics Minimum Credits: 2
ADDN 2470 - Practicum in Addictions Minimum Credits: 3 (3 credits)
or PEL 0000 - Program Electives Minimum Credits: (with ADDN, CNSL, PSYC or SOC prefix - 3 credits)

Total Program Credits: 34

Note:

Work experience is a requirement for obtaining the CAPA or CAP certificate. It is recommended that the practicum option be selected if you DO NOT have work experience in the field and are intending to apply for a Wyoming Mental Health Professional License.

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