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Fall Quarter 2008 Courses

NOTE: Each college credit (10 class room hours) is equivalent to 15 clock hours of continuing education for CDP, NCAC, and CCDC.

Classroom Learning:

Credit Courses

HSSA 100A Professional Development in Addiction Counseling
This course is designed to introduce students to state mandated certification requirements for Chemical Dependency Professionals and Registered Counselors. Participants will learn general legal and ethical responsibilities for becoming a certified healthcare provider, how to create a professional portfolio, and other skills related to entering the field of chemical dependency counseling and substance abuse prevention. This course is required for all students in the Alcohol/Drug Counseling Program. Required prior to ALDAC 106 & 108. 1 Credit
Item: 6541
Fee: $97.00
Instructor: Paul Weatherly
Room: R103AB
Time: Tuesdays, 5:30 pm - 6:20 pm
Date: September 23rd to December 2nd; No Class November 11th

HSSA 101A Introduction to Addictive Drugs
Provides an overview of drinking and drug use, alcoholism and drug addiction, relevant theories and research, definitions, treatment rationale and modalities. Covers social, psychological, physical, and legal aspects of chemical dependency. Required prior to ALDAC 106 & 108. 3 Credits
Item 6542
Fee: $291.00
Instructor: Paula Frederick
Room: R103AB
Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:20 pm
Date: September 24th to December 10th; No Class October 29th and November 26th

HSSA 102A Physiological Actions of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Covers the nature of alcohol and other psychoactive drugs, including ingestion, absorption, metabolism, action, and interaction. Includes the physiological and psychological effects of alcohol and other psychoactive drugs on the individual and the consequences of use and abuse. Required prior to ALDAC 106 & 108. 3 Credits
Item 6543
Fee: $291.00
Instructor: Ernestine Rombouts
Room: R103AB
Time: Mondays, 6:30 pm - 9:20 pm
Date: September 22nd to November 24th

HSSA 103A Introduction to Counseling and the Helping Professions
Introduces various counseling theories, modalities, and techniques used in the treatment of chemical dependency. Covers theory, understanding of process, and skill development. Provides basic understanding about counseling. Required prior to ALDAC 106 & 108. 3 Credits
Item 6544
Fee: $291.00
Instructor: Sharon Stephenson
Room: R103AB
Time: Tuesdays, 6:30pm - 9:20pm
Date: September 23rd to December 2nd; No Class November 11th

ALDAC 106A Chemical Dependency Counseling Techniques
Reviews the theories, practices and techniques of chemical dependency counseling and the counselor’s responsibilities and relationship to the client.  Format includes role-playing and case review.  Prerequisite: ALDAC 100, 101, 102 and 103 or permission of program director.  3 Credits

Requires Entry code for registration
Item 6546
Fee: $291.00
Instructor: Paul Weatherly
Room: R103C
Time: Wednesdays, 6:30pm - 9:20pm
Dates: September 24th to December 10th; No Class on October 29th and November 26th

ALDAC 150A Relapse Prevention
Addresses the processes and behaviors leading to alcohol/drug relapse. Chemical dependency counselors learn methods for preventing relapse and promoting recovery for a client. Prerequisite: ALDAC 100, 101, 1o2 and 103. 2 Credits
Item: 6547
Fee: $194
Instructor: Paul Weatherly
Room: R102
Time: Saturdays, 9:3oam to 3:30pm
Dates: October 25th to November 15th

ALDAC 160A Cultural Diversity in Addiction Counseling
Provides the knowledge and tools required in cross-cultural counseling of chemically dependent clients. Students develop treatment strategies that incorporate cultural elements and address barriers to recovery. 2 Credits
Item 6548
Fee: $194
Instructor: Miae Amamori
Room: R102
Time: Saturdays, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Dates: September 27th to October 18th

ALDAC 207A HIV/AIDS Risk Intervention for Counselors
Provides the Washington State Department of Health HIV/AIDS training required prior to starting Internship and for CDP Certification . Includes etiology of HIV and other air/blood borne pathogens. To earn certificate student must attend both sessions. 1 Credit
Item 6549
Fee: $97.00
Instructor: Jewelya Ianniciello
Room: Friday R102 and Saturday R203
Time: Friday & Saturday, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Dates: October 24th & 25th

CD LAW & ETHICS
ALDAC 212A LINKED COURSE - Includes ALDAC 215!
Ethics & Professionalism in Chemical Dependency
Provides an overview of codes of ethics of various disciplines and compares them to chemical dependency codes, such as CDPWS and NAADAC. Helps the student identify origins of personal and professional values. Prerequisites: ALDAC 106 and 108. 2 Credits Requires Entry code for registration
Item: 6550
Instructor: Paul Weatherly
Fee: $388 includes ALDAC 212 & ALDAC 215.
Room: R103AB
Time: Thursdays, 5:30 pm - 7:20 pm
Dates: September 25th - December 4th; No Class November 27th

ALDAC 215A LINKED COURSE - Includes ALDAC 212!
Chemical Dependency and the Law
This course is designed for alcohol/drug abuse counselors to provide up-to-date information on addictions and the law as found in the Washington Administrative Code. Prerequisites: ALDAC 106 and 108. 2 Credits

Requires Entry code for registration
Item: 6550
Instructor: Paul Weatherly
Fee: Part of ALDAC 212, see ALDAC 212 above
Room: R103AB
Time: Thursdays, 7:30 pm - 9:20 pm
Date: September 25th - December 4th; No Class November 27th

ALDAC 220A Addiction Counseling Clinical Practicum
Provides work experience under qualified supervision in a DASA-certified facility. Designed to meet Washington Administrative Code requirements (WAC 388-805-240). Prerequisite: Director permission. 3 Credits

Requires Entry code for registration
Item 6552
Fee: $312.00
Instructor: Paul Weatherly
Room: R103AB
Time: Tuesdays, 5:30 pm- 7:20pm
Dates: September 23rd to December 2nd No Class November 11th

Note: Students registering for ALDAC 220 will be required to purchase medical malpractise liability insurance from the college. Cost $21.00 This cost is included in the class fee.

ALDAC 230A Introduction to Family Systems: Intervention and Prevention
Examines techniques for early and long-term treatment of chemical dependency with focus on counseling families, couples, and significant others. Students learn the "developmental model for recovery" and intervention and prevention techniques within family systems of culturally diverse, chemically dependent populations. Prerequisite: ALDAC 101 or permission of director. 3 credits
Item 6553
Fee: $291.00
Instructor: Sharon Stevenson
Room: R102
Time: Thursdays, 6:30pm - 9:20pm
Dates: September 25th to December 4th ; No Class November 27th

ALDAC 295A Psychopathology for Addiction Counselors
This course is designed to meet the education topic requirements for certification as a chemical dependency professional in abnormal psychopathology. Participants will learn how to use the DSM IV to identify different signs and symptoms of mental illness, chemical dependency and co-occurring disorders, different modalities and philosophies for the treatment of co-occurring illnesses, and how to differentiate between substance induced mental illness and mental illnesses that are masked by substance use. 5 Credits
Item 6553
Fee: $485.00
Room: R102
Instructor: Paula Frederick
Time: Mondays 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Date: September 22nd - December 8th

WEB-BASED Learning:

Credit Courses

The following courses are available for students through MyBCC course sites. To enroll in these classes a student must first apply to BCC (BCC does have an application fee) and register for the course(s). The student will need to create a My BCC student account to have access to the course syllabi and materials. For information on how to do this go to www.bcc.ctc.edu and click on MyBCC. Then click on create your account and follow the directions. twenty four hours or one day after creating a student account, students need to login to MyBCC and scroll My classes, click on class, go to class documents and begin with Getting Started and first week assignments. The additional cost of the courses covers the costs of evaluation and instruction. Please note considerations for completing course work for students not currently working as Chemical Dependency Professional Trainees.

ALDAC100WBL Professional Development in Addiction Counseling
This course is designed to introduce students to state mandated certification requirements for Chemical Dependency Professionals and Registered Counselors. Participants will learn general legal and ethical responsibilities for becoming a certified healthcare provider, how to create a professional portfolio, and other skills related to entering the field of chemical dependency counseling and substance abuse prevention. This course is required for all students in the Alcohol/Drug Counseling Program. Required prior to ALDAC 106 & 108. 1 Credit
Item: 6622
Fee: $122.00
Instructor:Paul Weatherly
Location: MyBCC Student MyClasses
Time: Arranged
Date: September 23rd to December 5th

ALDAC 101WBL Understanding Addiction: Effects on Human Behavior & Society
Provides an overview of drinking and drug use, alcoholism and drug addiction, relevant theories and research, definitions, treatment rationale and modalities. Covers social, psychological, physical, and legal aspects of chemical dependency. Required prior to ALDAC 106 & 108. 3 Credits
Item 6523
Fee: $316.00
Instructor: Gerald Blackburn
Location: MyBCC Student MyClasses
Time: Arranged
Date: September 23rd to December 5th

ALDAC 102WBL Physiological Actions of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Covers the nature of alcohol and other psychoactive drugs, including ingestion, absorption, metabolism, action, and interaction. Includes the physiological and psychological effects of alcohol and other psychoactive drugs on the individual and the consequences of use and abuse. Required prior to ALDAC 106 & 108 3 Credits
Item 6524
Fee: $316.00
Instructor: Gerald Blackburn
Location: MyBCC Student MyClasses
Time: Arranged
Date: September 23rd to December 5th

ALDAC 103WBL Introduction to Counseling and the Helping Professions
Introduces various counseling theories, modalities, and techniques used in the treatment of chemical dependency. Covers theory, understanding of process, and skill development. Provides basic understanding about counseling. Required prior to ALDAC 106 & 108 3 Credits
Item 6525
Fee: $316.00
Instructor: Gerald Blackburn
Location: MyBCC Student MyClasses
Time: Arranged
Date: September 23rd to December 5th

ALDAC 105WBL Chemical Dependency and the Family
Examines the impact of chemical use on families and discusses treatment modalities designed to intervene in dysfunctional systems. Counselors learn to clarify their own issues and understand their limitations when treating families/clients. 3 Credits
Item: 6526
Fee: $316.00
Instructor: Lindsay Palmer
Location: MyBCC Student MyClasses
Time: Arranged
Date: September 23rd to December 5th

ALDAC 106WBL Chemical Dependency Counseling Techniques
Reviews the theories, practices and techniques of chemical dependency counseling and the counselor’s responsibilities and relationship to the client.  Format includes role-playing and case review.  Prerequisite: ALDAC 100, 101, 102 and 103 or permission of program director. 3 Credit

Requires Entry code for registration
Item 6627
Fee: $316.00
Instructor: TBA
Location: MyBCC Student MyClasses
Time: Arranged
Dates: September 23rd to December 5th

ALDAC 108WBL Case Management: Chemically Dependent Client

If a student is not working in a chemical dependency treatment program with supervision by an approved CDP supervisor, the student is required to commit to 250 hours of volunteering in a Chemical Dependency Treatment Program and be supervised by an approved CDP supervisor.
Assists drug and alcohol abuse counselors and other healthcare professionals in case file management. Seminar format.This course is linked with ALDAC 295WBL Overview of ASAM Patient Placement Criteria. Prerequisite: ALDAC 100, 101, 102 and 103. 3 Credits Requires Entry code for registration
Item: 6528
Fee: $413.00 includes cost of ALDAC 295WBL
Instructor: TBA
Location: MyBCC Student MyClasses
Time: Arranged
Date: September 23rd to December 5th

ALDAC 295WBL Overview of ASAM Patient Placement Criteria
This class is linked to ALDAC 108WBL. 1 credit

Requires Entry code for registration
Item: 6527
Fee: Included in the cost of ALDAC 108WBL
Instructor: TBA
Location: MyBCC Student MyClasses
Time: Arranged
Date: September 23rd to December 5th

ALDAC 204WBL Adolescent Addiction: Assessment and Treatment

If a student is not working in an adolescent chemical dependency treatment program with supervision by an approved CDP supervisor, the student is required to commit to 150 hours of volunteering in an Adolesecent Chemical Dependency Treatment Program and be supervised by an approved CDP supervisor.
Reviews signs, symptoms, and patterns of drug use and abuse among adolescents. Students learn effective and appropriate screening and evaluation methods. Suggested Prerequisite: ALDAC 108 or director permission.2 Credits
Item 6529
Fee: $219.00
Instructor: Gerald Blackburn
Room: MyBCC course site
Time: Arranged
Dates: September 23rd to December 5th

ALDAC 206 Group Process in Chemical Dependency Treatment

If a student is not working in a chemical dependency treatment program with supervision by an approved CDP supervisor, the student is required to commit to 200 hours of volunteering in a Chemical Dependency Treatment Program and be supervised by an approved CDP supervisor.
Presents the theory, dynamics, goals, and methods of chemical dependency group work. Students develop group facilitation skills. Prerequisite: ALDAC 106 or permission of director. 3 Credits Requires Entry code for registration
Item 6530
Fee: $316.00
Instructor: TBA
Location: MyBCC Student MyClasses
Time: Arranged
Date: September 23rd to December 5th

ALDAC 207 HIV/AIDS Risk Intervention for Counselors
Provides the Washington State Department of Health HIV/AIDS training required prior to starting Internship and for CDP Certification . Includes etiology of HIV and other air/blood borne pathogens. To earn certificate student must attend both sessions. 1 Credit This class has open enrollment and can be registered for anytime between September 23rd and December 1st.
Item 6531
Fee: $122.00
Instructor: Jewelya Ianniciello
Location: MyBCC Student MyClasses
Time: Arranged
Dates: September 23rd to December 5th

ALDAC 220 Addiction Counseling Clinical Practicum

If a student is not working in a chemical dependency treatment program with supervision by an approved CDP supervisor, the student is required to commit to 300 hours of volunteering in a Chemical Dependency Treatment Program and be supervised by an approved CDP supervisor.
Provides work experience under qualified supervision in a DASA-certified facility. Designed to meet Washington Administrative Code requirements (WAC 388-805-240). Prerequisite: Director permission only. 3 Credits

Requires Entry code for registration
Item 6532
Fee: $337.00
Instructor: Paul Weatherly
Location: MyBCC Student MyClasses
Time: Arranged
Date: September 23rd to December 5th

Note: Students registering for ALDAC 220 will be required to purchase medical malpractise liability insurance from the college. Cost $21.00 This cost is included in the class fee.

Workshops and Seminars Non-Credit

It is not necessary for students to fill out an application for BCC to take these courses.To register for workshops and seminars contact the Alcohol/Drug Counseling Program at 425-564-2012. Students that want to take any of the following workshops or seminars for academic credit need to meet with the program director prior to the presentation date.

HSSA 095A DUI Assessment
This workshop focuses on strategies for improving effectiveness with resistant patients at the crucial point of assessment. Denial, defensiveness, and minimization can make the diagnostic process a challenging task, especially among those court referred. Learn how to confront denial in a caring, constructive manner, how to increase an individual's amenability to treatment and how to motivate them to start. 7 CEU's
Item K490
Fee: $61.95
Room: R103AB
Instructor: Sharon Stephenson
Time: Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Dates: September 27th

HSSA 095B More than Trash: Using Collage to Express Trauma and Loss
No artistic ability is needed to express emotions through a visual medium.  In this experiential, creative and fun class; learn how to use and see how collage can be utilized as a tool for describing strong emotions, such as trauma and loss, without dialogue.  Come prepared to create and get messy.  Feel free to bring any collage materials to use yourself or share with others.7 CEU'S
Item: K491
Fee: $61.95
Instructor: Lindsay Palmer
Room: R103AB
Time: Saturday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Date: October 4th

HSSA 095C Challenging Unsafe Beliefs in the Relapse Process
This workshop is designed to explore unsafe beliefs that can inhibit the recovery process. Participants will learn practical application of rational emotive thinking theory for work with chemically dependent individuals who are in treatment regardless of motivation. Participants will develop skills designed to challenge unsafe belief systems and how to help chemically dependent people change their beliefs. 7 CEU's
Item K492
Fee: $61.95
Room: R103AB
Instructor: Julia Joyce
Time: Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Dates: October 11th

HSSA 095D From Beggar to Buddha:Exploring Behavior Change from Desperation to Liberation
This workshop is based in a belief that we all have an inherent nature to develop and share our unique talents with the world. Sometimes, though, the world seems inhospitable; then our nature to learn and give suffers. We might give in to a desperate mindset of survival.  What are the many pathways from desperation to liberation? What are the common elements of very different experiences toward liberation? How do we define a liberated life, and how do we empower others to seek the liberation that will allow them to grow, express and share their talents with the world. 7CEU's
Item K493
Fee: $61.95
Room: R103AB
Instructor: Robin Morris
Time: Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Date: October 18th

HSSA 097E Chemical Dependency Professional Exam Review
This workshop is designed as an overview of the knowledge base for the alcoholism and drug abuse counseling profession; specifically for individuals wanting to prepare for certification exams. Developed by the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors, the teaching modules of this workshop include pharmacology, counseling practice, theoretical base of counseling; ethics and professional issues. Sample test questions will be included as well as material to enhance your test taking skills. 7CEU's
Item K494
Fee: $100
Room: R103AB
Instructor: Paul Weatherly
Time: Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Date: October 25th

HSSA 095F Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Substance Dependence
This workshop is designed to examine the relationship between PTSD and substance abuse and dependence. Participants will do an overview of the diagnostic characteristics and criteriea for PTSD, exmine the role of substance use in relieving symptomology of PTSD and evaluate vrious treatment models and philosophies.7 CEU's
Item K495
Fee: $61.95
Room: R103AB
Instructor: Roger Dowdy
Time: Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Dates: November 1st

HSSA 095G Three Faces of Healing
This workshop is designed for participants to explore the various interconnected issues people bring to the worlds of domestic violence, mental illness and chemical dependency counseling. Participants will evaluate tools designed to help counselors assess chemically dependent individual needs for assessment for domestic violence and mental illness issues. This workshop is taught in conjunction with the Three Faces of Healing Conference at BCC. 7 CEU's
Item K496
Fee: $61.95
Room: R103AB
Instructor: Paul Weatherly
Time: Saturday, 9:ooam - 5:00pm
Dates: November 8th

HSSA 095H Law and Ethics in Review
This four hour review seminar is designed to meet the Chemical Dependency Professional continuing education hour requirement for ethics and law. Students will evaluate some of the most common incidents of unethical and unprofessional conduct reported to the Department of Health and discuss preventative measures agencies and supervisors can utilize to reduce these types of complaints. 4 CEU's
Item K497
Fee: $35.40
Room: R103AB
Instructor: Paul Weatherly
Time: Saturday, 9:00 am - 1:00pm
Dates: November 15th

HSSA 095I Feelings 101: Compassion and Understanding

Emotions are a daily aspect of a counselor’s work.  Learn the defining characteristics of compassion and understanding with the goal of how to assist your client and/or group in working and living with these emotions for their awareness, growth and recovery.  Future workshops will address:  anger/resentment and shame/guilt. 7 CEU's
Item K498
Fee: $61.95
Room: R103AB
Instructor: Lindsay Palmer
Time: Saturday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Date: November 22nd

HSSA 095J Treatment Planning: Stages of Change Model

This workshop is designed to explore the relationship between creating treatment plans and evaluating where clients are in the process of change. Participants will work on identifying measurable behavioral changes and clinical interventions consistent with client willingness to participate in the change process. In addition the workshop will examine the ways clients and clinicians define treatable problems and define clinical goals and outcomes. This workshop meets continuing education guidelines for education topics (c) substance abuse and addiction treatment methods and (h) chemical dependency treatment planning. 7 CEU's
Item K499
Fee: $61.95
Room: R103AB
Instructor: Paul Weatherly
Time: Saturday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Date: December 6th