SOCIAL SERVICE

CREDENTIALED ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE COUNSELOR (CASAC) CERTIFICATE TRAINING
Coordinator: Michael Squeglia, CASAC
Please note: Due to the special requirements and delicate nature of the topics discussed, entrance into this program requires a personal interview with the coordinator.
Admission to this program requires a passing score on the Workforce Development Admissions Test. Please call 718.982.2182 for information or an appointment.
The NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) has designated the Office of Continuing Education as an education/training provider for the 350 hours of training to be eligible to take the state examination.

This education requirement is comprised of four sections that are divided into eight modules. All CASAC courses may be taken individually, and in any sequence. All courses are suitable for the aspiring substance abuse professional and some are suitable for a layperson (please call for information: 718.982.2182).

The eight modules must all be completed for graduation from the program. A service offered to students in the CASAC program is consultation and counseling, including career information, guidance, advisement, and/or assistance with their CASAC applications. The fee for this service is $40 per hour and it must be scheduled, in advance, through the Office of Continuing Education and Professional Development.

For further information concerning the credentialing process, please call 800.482.9564.
We provide the OASAS Certified 350 clock hours necessary for the educational requirement to be eligible to take the state examination. These proficiency requirements are listed as four sections:

1. Knowledge of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse:
   85 hours
2. Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counseling:
   150 hours
3. Assessment, Clinical Evaluation,Treatment Planning, Case Management, Patient/Family, Community Education:
   70 hours
4. Professional and Ethical Responsibilities:
   45 hours

TOTAL: 350 hours

These four sections are offered as 8 courses or modules:

Spring 2012 Schedule

Section IV, Module 1: Professional and Ethical Responsibilities
45 hours
CAC4-01: $350
Monday, February 27-June 18 No Class April 9 or May 28

Section I, Module 1: Knowledge of Substance Abuse 1
40 hours
CAC 1-01: $350
Tuesday, February 14-May 22: 6:30pm-9:30pm
No Class April 10

Section II, Module 1: Substance Abuse Counseling Theory
50 hours
CAC 2-01: $350
Wednesday, February 15-June 13: 6:30pm-9:30pm
No Class April 11

TBA:

Section III, Module 1: Assessment, Treatment Planning Clinical Evaluation
40 Hours
CAC 3-01: $350

Section III, Module 2: Case Management/Family and Community Education
30 hours
CAC 3-02: $350

Section II, Module 2: Group Counseling Theory
50 hours
CAC 2-02: $350

Section I, Module 2: Neurochemistry of Addiction Pharmacology
45 hours
CAC 1-02: $350

Section II, Module 3: The Family and Substance Abuse
50 hours
CAC 2-03: $350

All courses may be taken individually or in any sequence. All courses are suitable for the aspiring substance abuse professional and some are suitable for a layperson. The eight modules must all be completed for graduation from the program.

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North Administration Building (2A) Suite (201)
Phone: 718.982.2182
Fax: 718.982.2038
continuing_ed@csi.cuny.edu