Sep 13, 2024

Yakima Valley College Catalog 2024-2025

Substance Use Disorder Certificate

Persons eligible for this certificate must complete the following courses and have earned at least a two-year degree or have earned an additional 35 college-level credits.

Required Courses

ETHS 101: American Ethnic Minorities 5 Cr ■
PSYC& 100: General Psychology 5 Cr ■
PSYC& 200: Lifespan Psychology 5 Cr
SUD 160: Survey of Substance Use Disorder 5 Cr
SUD 170: Substance Use Disorder and Health 2 Cr
SUD 180: Co-occurring Disorders in SUD Counseling 3 Cr
SUD 250: Youth Substance Use Disorder Assessment & Counseling 5 Cr
SUD 260: Substance Use Disorder & Family 2 Cr
SUD 261: Physiological Actions of Alcohol and Drugs 3 Cr
SUD 262: SUD Law & Ethics 5 Cr
SUD 263: Case Management & Record Keeping 5 Cr
SUD 270: Substance Use Disorder Counseling Techniques 5 Cr
SUD 271: Group Process in Substance Use Disorder Training 5 Cr

Total Credits 55

Core Competency Codes

♦ Computation
• Communication
■ Human Relations

Substance Use Disorder Studies, Certificate Program Learning Outcomes

Students will be able to:

Identify diagnostic criteria, apply assessment skills, and describe scientifically validated models of substance use disorder treatment.
Identify the behavioral, psychological, physical health, and social effects of psychoactive substances on the person and their significant others.
Explain the potential for medical and mental health conditions to coexist with substance use disorder.
Demonstrate an understanding of the laws, regulations, and ethical codes of the substance use disorder treatment profession.
Prepare to practice in an internship the eight addiction counselor practice dimensions: clinical evaluation; treatment planning; referral; service coordination; counseling; client, family, community education; documentation; professional and ethical responsibilities.