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Spring 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

ALDAC100A 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: $88.50
Instructor:Paul Weatherly
Room: R103AB
Time: Tuesdays, 5:30 pm - 6:20 pm
Date: April 8th to June 10th No Class: May 6th

ALDAC 101A 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 6542
Fee: $265.50
Instructor: Paula Frederick
Room: R103AB
Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:20 pm
Date: April 2nd to June 4th

ALDAC 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: $265.50
Instructor: Ernie Rombouts
Room: R103AB
Time: Mondays, 6:30 pm - 9:20 pm
Date: March 31st to June 9th No Class: May 26th

ALDAC 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: $265.50
Instructor: Sharon Stephenson
Room: R103AB
Time: Tuesdays, 6:30pm - 9:20pm
Date: April 1st to June 10th

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 Credit

Requires Entry code for registration
Item 6545
Fee: $265.50
Instructor: Paul Weatherly
Room: R1o3C
Time: Mondays, 6:30 pm - 9:20 pm
Dates: March 31st to June 9th, No Class May 26th

ALDAC 108A Case Management: Chemically Dependent Client
Assists drug and alcohol abuse counselors and other healthcare professionals in case file management. Seminar format.This course is linked with ALDAC 297A Overview of ASAM Patient Placement Criteria. Prerequisite: ALDAC 100, 101, 102 and 103. 3 Credits

Requires Entry code for registration
Item: 6547
Fee: $353.50 includes cost of ALDAC 297A
Instructor: Paul Weatherly
Room: R103AB
Time: Wednesdays, 6:30 pm - 9:20 pm
Dates: April 9th to June 11th

ALDAC 297A Overview of ASAM Patient Placement Criteria
This class is linked to ALDAC 108A. 1 credit

Requires Entry code for registration
Item: 6554
Fee: Included in the cost of ALDAC 108A
Instructor: Paul Weatherly
Room: R208
Time: Wednesdays, 5:30 pm - 6:20 pm
Date: April 9th to June 11th

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: 6548
Fee: $177
Instructor: Paul Weatherly
Room: R102
Time: Saturdays, 9:3oam to 3:30pm
Dates: May 3rd to May 31st No Class May 24th

ALDAC 160A Cultural Diversity in Addiction Treatment

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 6549
Fee: $177
Instructor: Miae Christopherson
Room: R103AB
Time: Saturdays, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Dates: April 5th to April 26th

ALDAC 206A Group Process in Chemical Dependency Treatment
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 6550
Fee: $265.50
Instructor: Paula Frederick
Room: R208
Time: Thursdays, 6:30 pm - 9:20 pm
Dates: April 3rd to June 5th

ALDAC 207A HIV/AIDS Risk Intervention for Counselors
Provides the DASA approved HIV/AIDS training, required for CDP Certification and prior to starting Internship. Includes etiology of HIV and other air/blood borne pathogens. To earn the DASA certificate, student must attend both sessions. 1 Credit
Item 6551
Fee: $88.50
Instructor: Jewelya Ianniciello
Room: R103AB
Time: Friday & Saturday, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Dates: May 2nd and 3rd

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 only. 3 Credits

Requires Entry code for registration
Item 6552
Fee: $286.50 (includes $21 insurance fee)
Instructor: Paul Weatherly
Room: R103AB and R103C
Time: Tuesdays, 5:30 pm- 7:20pm
Dates: April 8th to June 10th No Class May 6th

Note: Students registering for ALDAC 220 will be required to purchase medical malpractise liability insurance from the college. Cost $21.00 This cost is in addition to 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. Suggested Prerequisite: ALDAC 101, 105 & 106 or permission of director. 3 credits
Item 6553
Fee: $265.50
Instructor: Sharon Stephenson
Room: R103AB
Time: Thursdays, 6:30pm - 9:20pm
Dates: April 3rd to June 5th

ALDAC 298A Clinical Supervision in Addiction Treatment

Meets requirements of WAC 246-811-049(2)b:Twenty-eight clock hours of recognized supervisory training may be substituted for one thousand hours of clinical experience (criteria for qualified CDP supervisor not CDP certification)

This workshop is designed to assist participants with the understanding and skills necessary for effective clinical supervision of chemical dependency professionals and trainees. Students will learn how to use clinical supervision to improve basic client care. In addition, participants will examine the role of the clinical supervisor in the overall management of treatment programs. 2 credits or 30 clock hours

Item 6555
Fee: $177.00
Instructor: Paula Frederick
Room: R208
Time: Saturdays, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Dates: April 12th to May 3rd

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 (online at www.bcc.ctc.edu cost $25.70) 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. 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.

ALDAC 100WBL 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: 6560
Fee: $113.50
Instructor: Paul Weatherly
Room: MyBCC course site
Time: Arranged
Date: March 31st to June 13th

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 6561
Fee: $290.50
Instructor: Gerald Blackburn
Room: MyBCC course site
Time: Arranged
Date: March 31st to June 13th

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 6562
Fee: $290.50
Instructor: Gerald Blackburn
Room: MyBCC course site
Time: Arranged
Date: March 31stto June 13th

ALDAC 103WBL Introduction to Counseling and the Helping Professions

This course will be waived for students who have completed counseling course work in post-graduate or masters programs.
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 6563
Fee: $315.50
Instructor: Gerald Blackburn
Room: MyBCC course site
Time: Arranged
Date: March 31st to June 13th

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: 6564
Fee: $290.50
Instructor: Lindsay Palmer
Location: MyBCC Student MyClasses
Time: Arranged
Date: March 31st to June 13th

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 100 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 6565
Fee: $227.00
Instructor: Gerald Blackburn
Room: MyBCC course site
Time: Arranged
Dates: March 31st to June 13th

CD LAW & ETHICS
ALDAC 212WBL 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: 6567
Instructor: Paul Weatherly
Fee: $404.00 includes ALDAC 212 & ALDAC 215.
Room: MyBCC Student MyClasses
Time: Arranged
Dates: March 31st to June 13th

ALDAC 215WBL 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: 6568
Instructor: Paul Weatherly
Fee: Part of ALDAC 212, see ALDAC 212 above
Room: MyBCC Student MyClasses
Time: Arranged
Date: March 31st to June 13th

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: ALDAC 106, 108 and 206 or Director permission. 3 Credits Requires Entry code for registration
Item 6569
Fee: $286.50 (includes $21 insurance fee)
Instructor: Paul Weatherly
Time: Arranged
Dates: March 31st to June 13th
Note: Students registering for ALDAC 220 will be required to purchase medical malpractise liability insurance from the college. The $21.00 cost is included in the fee for this course.

Workshops and Seminars:

ALDAC Recertification Classes---Non-Credit

Special note on registering for workshops and seminars: If you are registering for workshops or seminars only you no longer need to complete the campus application form. You may register through our office in R130 or by telephone at 425-564-2012.

ALDAC 097A Overview of Co-Occuring Disorders
This Seminar is designed to explore issues that individuals with mental illness and substance dependence problems present in clinical settings. Participants will examine the effectiveness of various treatment theories and models for this population. Students will learn how to access funding sources and identify potential treatment resources. This seminar meets the CDP continuing education guidelines for understanding  addiction or chemical dependency evaluation. (screening and referral to include co-morbidity).7 CEU's
Item: K480
Fee $61.95
Instructor: Ernestine Rombouts
Room 103AB
Time: Saturday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Date: April 12th

ALDAC 097B Feelings 101: Anger and Resentment
Emotions are a daily aspect of a counselor’s work.  Learn the defining characteristics of anger and resentment with the goal of how to assist your client   and/or group in living and working with these emotions for their awareness, growth and recovery.  Future workshops will address:  shame/guilt and      compassion/understanding. 7 CEU
Item: K481
Instructor: L. Palmer
Room:R103AB
Time:Saturday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Date: April 19

ALDAC 097C CDP Exam Review
This workhop is designed as an overview of the knowledge base for the alcoholsim and drug abuse counseling profession; specifically for individuals wanting to prepare for certifcation exams. Developed by the National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abvuse Counselors the teaching modules of this workshop include pharamacology, 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. .7 credits
Item: K482
Fee: $100
Instructor: Paul Weatherly
Room: R103AB
Time: Saturday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Date: April 26th

ALDAC 097D Group Process for Family Members of Addict/Alcoholics
This workshop is designed to enhance family, couples and significant others counseling skills in an addiction treatment setting. Participants will examine the recovery process for family members, explore defense mechanisms used by family members in group settings and evaluatecommunity based resources for family members. 7 CEU's
Item: K483
Fee: $61.95
Instructor: Lisa Rudduck
Room: R103AB
Time: Saturday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Date: May 3rd

ALDAC 097E Spirituality and Integrity in Counseling
This workshop will focus on defining spiritual principles as they relate to our work with clients. The goal of this workshop is to help counselors working in the CD field to gain insight and develop the tools they will need to bring hope, joy, and a sense of peace to their work with this sometimes difficult and chaotic population and avoid burnout.  7 CEU's
Item: K484
Fee: $61.95
Instructor: Debbie Bayer
Room: R103AB
Time: Saturday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Date: May 10th

ALDAC 097F We Are Everywhere: Do you really know your client?
This workshop is designed to explore counseling competency with diverse populations. In this workshop participants will learn how to work in a competent manner with people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender. People from these communities are often the recipients of biased and discriminatory counseling services due to counseling incompetence resulting from lack of knowledge regarding a patient’s sexual orientation. In this workshop participants will explore the nature of and how to create truly safe and non-discriminatory therapeutic environments for GLBT patients.7 CEU's
Item: K485
Fee: $61.95
Instructor: Cathy Speelmon
Room: R103AB
Time: Saturday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Date: May 17th

ALDAC 097G 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: K486
Fee: $61.95
Instructor: Lindsay Palmer
Room: R103C
Time: Saturday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Date: May 31st

ALDAC 097H 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. This workshop meets continuing education guidelines for CDP continuing education in law and ethics. 4 CEU's
Item: K487
Fee: $35.40
Instructor: Paul Weatherly
Room: R103AB
Time: Saturday, 9:00 am to 1:00pm
Date: June 7th