| VIPACT Curriculum Draft (subject to revision)
1 day = 7 hours
Online Course = 10 hours VP001 Dynamics of Human Behavior and Introduction to Addiction Treatment and Research 3 days October 17-19, 2006
½ day: Introduction to the VIPACT curriculum, CSAC requirements
CSAT forms and Intro to the ATTC
Offer optional computer/technological assistance workshop
Dynamics of Human Behavior
Continuum of care; models of treatment; substance abuse research; best-practices
VP002 Signs and Symptoms of Substance Abuse 3 days November 14-16, 2006
Identification and classification of narcotics, depressants, hallucinogens, stimulants, cannabis; physiological, behavioral, and psychological effects of various drugs and risk factors.
VP003 Screening, Assessment, Treatment Planning December 12-14, 2006
Reports/Record Keeping/Referrals
VP004 Theories I (Online Course) January 07 (available January 15)
Introduction and overview of counseling theories and basic techniques (online).
VP009 Group Counseling – February 13-15, 2007
Group principles and practice, the interrelationship of individual and group counseling, definitions of group roles and stages of group process, open and closed groups, relationship of counselor to group members and vice versa. To include other adjunctive treatment and recovery support groups and client education.
VP004 Theories II--Online Course—begins February 26
Online course
VP004 Theories and Techniques –3 days April 17-19, 2007
To practice and integrate skills and theories, intake and orientation, including family system theory vs. individual theories vs. marital theories, adult client vs. adolescent client, cultural variables, current research
Begin Online Course May 1--Multicultural Knowledge May 22-24, 2007 [optional snow make up dates, if needed] VP006/VP011 Relapse Prevention; Multicultural Issues Online Course + 3 days June 19-21
Recovery process and relapse prevention methods (10 hours); multicultural knowledge and skills
[Begin Online Course June 25—Case Management] VP007 Special Topics July 16-20, 2007 (Summer Institute)--5 days (30 contact hours)
Your choice (fill in your own gaps in knowledge):
Disability and Substance Abuse, Gender Issues (include pregnant clients); HIV/STD/HEP C/TB; Trauma and SUD’s; Family Systems and Addiction
VP005 Case Management and Crisis Intervention - August 21-23
Three day training in August – includes crisis intervention
Continuum of care; DSM IV-TR
VP012 Ethics and Substance Abuse Professional Identity September 18-20, 2007
Ethics and Professional Responsibilities/Identity
Review of CSAC requirements, application process, exam preparation/practice
TOTAL hours: 238 |
