Certificate: Counselor in Training
Introduction
Certificate: Counselor in Training is a Diploma program taught at Portland Community College, USA. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (Less than 1 year) options.
The Certificate: Counselor in Training (ADIT) is a less than 1 year certificate at Portland Community College. Students study Introduction to Addiction Counseling; Pharmacology and Addiction; Professional Ethics and Laws in Addiction Counseling; Cultural Humility in Counseling; Clinical Evaluation; Addiction Counseling Skills; Addiction Group Counseling; and Introduction to Motivational Interviewing.
The course list totals 36 credits and is designed for full-time attendance. Students complete core addiction counseling courses, including skills and group counseling. A background check is described as standard practice for practicum sites and employers that require it. Personal counseling is strongly recommended, and recommended technology skills include options such as CIS 120 – Digital Literacy I.
Modules
- AD 120E Introduction to Addiction Counseling
- AD 121E Pharmacology and Addiction
- AD 122E Professional Ethics and Laws in Addiction Counseling
- AD 124E Cultural Humility in Counseling
- AD 141E Clinical Evaluation
- AD 142E Addiction Counseling Skills 4
- AD 143E Addiction Group Counseling
- AD 144E Introduction to Motivational Interviewing
- Associate Addiction Counselor & Counselor in Training Elective
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Certificate: Counselor in Training at Portland Community College for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Portland Community College.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Portland Community College as pre-requiste for admission in Certificate: Counselor in Training.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.pcc.edu/programs/addiction-counseling/cert-counselor-in-training
Scholarships
80 fully funded scholarships are listed for USA. See USA scholarships.