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MHT 1130 Fundamentals of Addiction Counseling CDCA Preliminary

Course provides 40 hours of chemical dependency specific educational content required for application for CDCA Preliminary credential with the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board. Theories and fundamentals of addictive illness and physical/mental effects of psychoactive drugs. Dynamics of substance related and addictive disorders on persons, families and society. Knowledge of disease concept, stigmas, identification, assessment, trends in treatment and relapse process. Develop insights, challenge biases and identify personal and professional issues. Elements of professional/ethical behaviors. Note for certain criminal convictions, the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals (OCDP) Board takes into consideration Ohio Medicaid Rules that specify a period of time since conviction that must pass to obtain a National Provider Identification (NPI) number when determining whether a person can obtain a credential. Also per the OCDP Board, fifty percent (50%) of the Chemical Dependency education must have been completed within the two (2) year period immediately prior to filling out the application for certification.

Prerequisites: DEV 0035

Course Outcomes
  • Describe the etiology and theories of substance use and addictive disorders.
  • Identify the ethical and professional behaviors expected in the field of substance related and addictive disorders.
  • Identify the classifications of drugs of abuse (from the current DSM) and their harmful effects.
  • Define and describe the basic components of prevention, assessment, intervention, diagnosis, treatment, and level of care placements with persons with substance use and addictive disorders.
  • Develop, identify, and describe one's personal attitudes, beliefs, and obstacles toward treating persons with substance related and addictive disorders.
Credit Hours: 3
  • Classroom: 3 hours
  • Division: Health Sciences
  • Department: Mental Health and Addiction Services
  • Repeatable Credit: No
  • Offered Online: Yes
Available Sections
Online Learning
Online Learning
Faculty: Brown
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Complete work online when it fits your schedule, while adhering to weekly deadlines. No scheduled meeting times. Requires computer and high-speed internet.
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 2
Section: 500
Open Seats: 2
Section: 500
Online Learning
FlexPace
Faculty: Brown
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Complete work independently online when it fits your schedule, without weekly due dates. Requires self-motivation as well as a computer and high-speed internet.
Restrictions: Flexpace
Note: FlexPace Orientation required. Visit www.sinclair.edu/flexpace-register
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 15
Section: 801
Open Seats: 15
Section: 801
Blended Learning
Downtown Dayton Campus
Onefifteen Living Bldg B
Faculty: Brown
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Note: 257 Hopeland Street, Building B, Dayton OH 45417
Open Seats: 2
Meets: T from 9:00AM to 11:40AM
Section: 9Y0
Open Seats: 2
Meets: T from
9:00AM to 11:40AM
Section: 9Y0
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Correctional Reception Center
Faculty: Hudson
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Restrictions: Correctional Facility Institutions
Open Seats: 23
Meets: T from 5:30PM to 8:10PM
Section: 600
Open Seats: 23
Meets: T from
5:30PM to 8:10PM
Section: 600
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Warren Correctional Institution
Faculty: Brown
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Restrictions: Correctional Facility Institutions
Open Seats: 20
Meets: TH from 5:30PM to 8:10PM
Section: 609
Open Seats: 20
Meets: TH from
5:30PM to 8:10PM
Section: 609
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Madison Correctional
Faculty: Hudson
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Restrictions: Correctional Facility Institutions
Open Seats: 17
Meets: F from 5:30PM to 8:10PM
Section: 604
Open Seats: 17
Meets: F from
5:30PM to 8:10PM
Section: 604
Face to Face
Downtown Dayton Campus
Ross Correctional Institution
Faculty: Winegardner
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Condensed content. Shorter than normal term. Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Restrictions: Correctional Facility Institutions
Open Seats: 10
Meets: W from 6:00PM to 8:40PM
Section: 607
Open Seats: 10
Meets: W from
6:00PM to 8:40PM
Section: 607
Online Learning
FlexPace
Faculty: Brown
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Complete work independently online when it fits your schedule, without weekly due dates. Requires self-motivation as well as a computer and high-speed internet.
Restrictions: Flexpace
Note: FlexPace Orientation required. Visit www.sinclair.edu/flexpace-register
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 15
Section: 802
Open Seats: 15
Section: 802
Online Learning
FlexPace
Faculty: Brown
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Complete work independently online when it fits your schedule, without weekly due dates. Requires self-motivation as well as a computer and high-speed internet.
Restrictions: Flexpace
Note: FlexPace Orientation required. Visit www.sinclair.edu/flexpace-register
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 10
Section: 803
Open Seats: 10
Section: 803
Online Learning
FlexPace
Faculty: Brown
Term: Summer 2023
Format: Complete work independently online when it fits your schedule, without weekly due dates. Requires self-motivation as well as a computer and high-speed internet.
Restrictions: Flexpace
Note: FlexPace Orientation required. Visit www.sinclair.edu/flexpace-register
Course Fee: $22.50
Open Seats: 4
Section: 804
Open Seats: 4
Section: 804