Human Services, Substance Use Disorder Professional, CP

This program is designed for students who wish to fulfill the education requirements for certification as Substance Use Disorder Professionals (SUDP) through the Department of Health in Washington State (WAC 246-811-030). A minimum grade 2.0 must be achieved in all courses with HS prefix.

Note: this certificate alone will not suffice for SUDP licensure. It will suffice for students who already have an Associate’s or higher degree.  Students without an Associate’s or higher degree must continue their education to complete an Associate’s degree after completing this certificate.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate an understanding of addiction and the ways it affects individuals throughout the life course.
2. Apply key principles in developmental and abnormal psychology to the experiences of chemically dependent and addicted patients.
3. Explain the pharmacological actions of alcohol and other drugs.
4. Demonstrate familiarity with substance abuse and addiction treatment methods, addiction placement, continuing care, and discharge criteria (including American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) criteria).
5. Describe effective in treatment planning, case management referral, use of community resources, and service coordination.
6. Utilize effectively the techniques used in individual counseling; group counseling; and counseling for families, couples and significant others who are impacted by Substance use dependency.
7. Develop an understanding of effective drug and alcohol prevention and relapse prevention programs as well as local client, family, and community drug prevention education opportunities.
8. Successful completion of the HIV/AIDS brief risk intervention (4 hours) for the substance dependent.
9. Effectively communicate orally and in writing in ways that minimize conflict and maximize clarity with diverse people.
10. Work collaboratively with others (family members/agency representatives) to solve problems and resolve conflicts.
11. Access and use a variety of resources and services that match the needs of the individual or family.
12. Coach and mentor others. Others include co-workers, colleagues, and family members.
13. Behave professionally and ethically which includes being respectful, reliable, culturally sensitive, respecting a client’s personal boundaries, the rules of confidentiality, and adhering to mandatory reporting laws.