Certificate of Completion
18 credit hours
The Certificate of Completion in Human Services Drug and Alcohol Abuse Studies is designed to prepare students to meet the State of New Mexico Therapy & Counseling Board education requirement for licensure as a Licensed Substance Abuse Associate (LSAA). To satisfy licensure requirements students must have a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in counseling, counseling related field or a substance abuse related field from an accredited institution as well as a minimum of 90 clock hours of education and training in the areas of alcohol, drug abuse and counseling. See the New Mexico Counseling and Therapy Practice Board for more information about licensing in New Mexico.
Upon program completion students will be able to:
- Explain the history of addiction counseling.
- Describe physiological and psychological methodology for addiction treatment, including assessment of behavioral patterns.
- Demonstrate client interview techniques.
- Describe proven methods of addiction treatment.
- Demonstrate planning and execution of treatment plans and discharge summaries.
To learn more about the program requirements, click on the links below:
Human Services CC
Human Services Certificate Pathway
Human Services Certificate Gainful Employment Disclosure
