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Substance Abuse Program
What is substance abuse?
Substance abuse is a national problem, one that affects each of our lives on a daily basis. The National Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Dependence estimates that approximately one in ten Americans is addicted to alcohol. Estimates for addiction to other drugs are difficult to make, but approximately 3-5 million people are addicted to other drugs, with another 46 million addicted to tobacco. Every individual who is addicted to alcohol and/or other drugs directly affects at least 4 other people, including family, friends and coworkers. Millions of others abuse alcohol and other drugs and are in danger of becoming addicted.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The substance abuse field is rapidly expanding, increasing the need and demand for services. Employers are seeking individuals who are well-trained to provide these services. Recognizing this need, Central Piedmont Community College offers a two year degree program in Human Services with a concentration in Substance Abuse. Graduates should qualify for positions as:
Substance Abuse program is designed to prepare students for a career in the substance abuse field and/or pursuit of a four year degree. Course work includes classroom and experiential activities geared toward:
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM INFORMATION
The substance abuse program offers the student the following options:
1. An Associate Degree in Human Services Technology with a concentration in substance abuse
2. Two certificates choices:
a. A 16 Hour Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling
b. A 16 Hour Certificate in Substance Abuse Case Management
Please note: The certificate choices are designed primarily to meet the needs of those individuals who already have a college degree and are seeking more knowledge in substance abuse and/or are seeking to become certified as substance abuse counselors by the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification Board. If you do not have a degree, it is strongly recommended that you pursue your degree rather than a certificate.
Important information
All substance abuse courses are accepted by the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification Board (NCSAPCB) as substance specific credits. More information about state certification may be obtained from the NCSAPCB by calling 919-832-0975 or by going to their website at www.ncsapcb.org.
Q: How do I get started?
A:
Q: How much does it cost?
A: Currently, tuition is $38.00 per credit hour. There are also other fees such as an activity fee, a parking/security fee and a technology fee that are based on number of credit hours taken. Some courses include a lab fee. ( Tuition is set by the state and is subject to change.)
Q: If I complete the certificate program at CPCC, will I be certified by the state?
A: Certification requirements are set by the NCSAPCB. There are a number of requirements to become fully certified. Those may be obtained from the board at the above-mentioned phone number or website. Basically, each of the certificates available at CPCC provides you with the required number of education/training clock or contact hours; the 2 certificates that include COE courses also fulfill the 300 hours of clinical supervision required. The information learned in all courses helps to prepare you for the state written exam as well.
Q: Do I have to complete a certificate program at CPCC to become certified?
A: No. However, the certificate programs do offer a high quality, cost-effective, and efficient path towards certification.
Q: How long does it take?
A: Degree program: The degree is a total of 76 semester credit hours and can be completed in 5 semesters if a student attends CPCC fulltime. However, many students also work and have families and can only attend school on a part-time basis. The substance abuse program chair works with each student to advise them on course sequence and offers suggestions on how many credit hours to take each semester.
Certificate program: The certificate program can be completed in a minimum of 3 semesters. Prior to beginning the clinical internship in coe115 or coe125, a student must have completed at least 9 credit hours in substance abuse.
Q: Where do I do my internship?
A: When the eligibility requirements have been met by the student, the substance abuse program chair meets with each student to discuss the agency that might best suit the student’s interests, strengths and schedule.
Substance abuse is a national problem, one that affects each of our lives on a daily basis. The National Council on Alcohol and Other Drug Dependence estimates that approximately one in ten Americans is addicted to alcohol. Estimates for addiction to other drugs are difficult to make, but approximately 3-5 million people are addicted to other drugs, with another 46 million addicted to tobacco. Every individual who is addicted to alcohol and/or other drugs directly affects at least 4 other people, including family, friends and coworkers. Millions of others abuse alcohol and other drugs and are in danger of becoming addicted.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
The substance abuse field is rapidly expanding, increasing the need and demand for services. Employers are seeking individuals who are well-trained to provide these services. Recognizing this need, Central Piedmont Community College offers a two year degree program in Human Services with a concentration in Substance Abuse. Graduates should qualify for positions as:
- Substance abuse counselors
- DWI educators and counselors
- Residential and halfway house counselors
- Substance abuse educators
- Case managers
- Other positions in the Substance Abuse field
- Criminal Justice
- Mental Health
- Homelessness
- HIV
- Social Work
- Domestic Violence
Substance Abuse program is designed to prepare students for a career in the substance abuse field and/or pursuit of a four year degree. Course work includes classroom and experiential activities geared toward:
- an understanding of the physical, psychological, and sociological aspects of addiction
- an understanding of the impact of addiction on the individual, the family and the community
- knowledge and skills in the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of addiction
- knowledge and skills in the twelve core functions of substance abuse counseling
- an understanding of the dynamics and treatment of relapse and relapse prevention strategies
- development of the knowledge, skills and attitudes essential to the effective substance abuse professional
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM INFORMATION
The substance abuse program offers the student the following options:
1. An Associate Degree in Human Services Technology with a concentration in substance abuse
2. Two certificates choices:
a. A 16 Hour Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling
b. A 16 Hour Certificate in Substance Abuse Case Management
Please note: The certificate choices are designed primarily to meet the needs of those individuals who already have a college degree and are seeking more knowledge in substance abuse and/or are seeking to become certified as substance abuse counselors by the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification Board. If you do not have a degree, it is strongly recommended that you pursue your degree rather than a certificate.
Important information
All substance abuse courses are accepted by the North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Certification Board (NCSAPCB) as substance specific credits. More information about state certification may be obtained from the NCSAPCB by calling 919-832-0975 or by going to their website at www.ncsapcb.org.
Q: How do I get started?
A:
- Go to any campus and fill out the admissions forms or go online to cpcc.edu and follow links to admissions and submit form online.
- Submit your high school diploma or college transcript to student records
- For degree students: take the placement test to determine if you need any refresher English, reading or math courses.
Q: How much does it cost?
A: Currently, tuition is $38.00 per credit hour. There are also other fees such as an activity fee, a parking/security fee and a technology fee that are based on number of credit hours taken. Some courses include a lab fee. ( Tuition is set by the state and is subject to change.)
Q: If I complete the certificate program at CPCC, will I be certified by the state?
A: Certification requirements are set by the NCSAPCB. There are a number of requirements to become fully certified. Those may be obtained from the board at the above-mentioned phone number or website. Basically, each of the certificates available at CPCC provides you with the required number of education/training clock or contact hours; the 2 certificates that include COE courses also fulfill the 300 hours of clinical supervision required. The information learned in all courses helps to prepare you for the state written exam as well.
Q: Do I have to complete a certificate program at CPCC to become certified?
A: No. However, the certificate programs do offer a high quality, cost-effective, and efficient path towards certification.
Q: How long does it take?
A: Degree program: The degree is a total of 76 semester credit hours and can be completed in 5 semesters if a student attends CPCC fulltime. However, many students also work and have families and can only attend school on a part-time basis. The substance abuse program chair works with each student to advise them on course sequence and offers suggestions on how many credit hours to take each semester.
Certificate program: The certificate program can be completed in a minimum of 3 semesters. Prior to beginning the clinical internship in coe115 or coe125, a student must have completed at least 9 credit hours in substance abuse.
Q: Where do I do my internship?
A: When the eligibility requirements have been met by the student, the substance abuse program chair meets with each student to discuss the agency that might best suit the student’s interests, strengths and schedule.
