Certified Chemical Dependency Assistant (CDA)

Program Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge and skills to fulfill the role of an addiction counselor.
2. Identify the classifications of drugs of abuse (from the current DSM) and display an understanding of the diagnosis of substance dependency and/or substance abuse.
3. Identify the ethical and professional behaviors expected in the field of substance use and addictive disorders.
4. Define and describe the basic components of prevention, assessment, intervention, diagnosis, and treatment of substance use and addictive disorders.
5. Demonstrate learned theory and skills in group dynamics, counseling theory and techniques, and interviewing and casework.

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