Addictions Professional https://addictionsprofessional.com Substance Abuse Education for Therapists, Nurses, Counselors, and Other Health Professionals Tue, 18 Feb 2025 01:53:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 46157045 NAADAC Approved Education Providers offer training and education for addictions and other mental health professionals seeking to certification/licensure and continuing education to maintain current certifications/licenses. https://addictionsprofessional.com/naadac-approved-education-providers-offer-training-and-education-for-addiction-professionals-who-are-seeking-to-become-certified-licensed-and-those-who-want-to-maintain-their-certification-license/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 04:25:59 +0000 https://addictionsprofessional.com/?p=2429

]]> 2429 2022-2023 CSAC/CADC training cohort beginning January 2022 https://addictionsprofessional.com/2022-2023-csac-cadc-training-cohort-beginning-january-2022/ Mon, 15 Nov 2021 06:12:48 +0000 https://addictionsprofessional.com/?p=2401 Read More...]]>

The Pacific Academy of the Healing Arts (PAHA) is a NAADAC accredited provider of professional addictions training for those seeking to qualify for the Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC/CADC) credential, and for professionals needing continuing education credits or desiring to expand their knowledge of the latest substance abuse counseling practices. New zoom and online classes begin in January 2022.

]]> 2401 Get Six Continuing Ed Credits for $75.00 Choose from over 40 Courses https://addictionsprofessional.com/get-six-continuing-ed-credits-for-75-00-choose-from-over-40-courses/ https://addictionsprofessional.com/get-six-continuing-ed-credits-for-75-00-choose-from-over-40-courses/#respond Sun, 14 Nov 2021 10:00:27 +0000 https://addictionsprofessional.com/?p=2274 Read More...]]> Change the world by getting the coursework you need for NAADAC approved Certification, Re-certification or Continuing Education Credits

 

CSAC/CADC Certification:

Certified Substance Abuse Counselors (CADC/CSAC) are educated and qualified to provide assessment, counseling, case management and client education to persons suffering with substance use disorders.

We have more than 40 courses to choose from in our Online Academy

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  • Individual Course Cost: $75
  • $240 for 4 courses — Our Recertification Package
  • $2700 for entire 270-hour certification course

We are an approved professional continuing education provider for NAADAC, Hawaii Alcohol and Drug Division of Department of Heath and the Florida Certification Board

 

For details about our training program and International CADC/CSAC certification please visit our website: addictionsprofessional.com

How to get started with my courses?
If you are not already registered on our training site, click here to set up a user account:  http://www.substanceabusecounselortraining.com/login/index.php

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Earning your recertification hours is simple, convenient, and flexible through our interactive Online Academy training. The Pacific Academy of the Healing Arts is an approved education provider for the National Association of Drug and Alcohol Abuse Counselors (NAADAC) and the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division of the Hawaii Department of Health (ADAC). Please be sure to check with your state board to verify which courses will be accepted for recertification before enrollment.

Here’s how our continuing education program works:

1. Enroll in your course on-line.

After you decide which courses you want to enroll in, you can purchase the courses directly through our on-line academy using our secure Paypal shopping cart. You will be immediately enrolled in your course. If you have not already entered the training site to sample our FREE course, you will need to create an account with a login and password so you can access the course material.

If you are ready to begin enrollment click here.


2. Read through the Course Material at your own pace.

All the material for your course will be laid out in manageable topics, with direct links to important resources (pdf’s and other websites).

You also have the option to download the complete course lecture notes which you can go through off-line at your leisure.



3. Take the Final Exam on-line.

Whenever you are ready you can log back into the on-line training site, and take your final exam. You will know the results immediately!


4. Complete your Course Evaluation on-line.

To keep our program of the highest standard, we need all students to complete a course evaluation. But you can easily do this through our multiple choice on-line evaluation.


5. Print out your Certificate.

After you pass your final exam, you will have the option of downloading and printing out your certificate which can be used for continuing education with your state. Be sure to check with your state board to be certain that the course you enroll in will qualify for continuing education hours.


]]> 2367 Understanding Hallucinogenic drugs, including Cannabis, LSD, Club Drugs, and Psychedelics https://addictionsprofessional.com/understanding-hallucinogenic-drugs-including-cannabis-lsd-club-drugs-and-psychedelics-2/ Wed, 01 Sep 2021 10:00:53 +0000 https://addictionsprofessional.com/?p=2256 Read More...]]>

 For information in our classes,  CONTACT US

 “Understanding Alcohol and other Tranquilizers for the Addictions Professional”. Earn six Continuing Education credits.

We are currently offering limited enrollment in the Live-Streaming ZOOM class.

Please follow the directions, and read and sign the PAHA policies on the “Register for New Classes” page.

This course is a $75 value, now $50 and includes a Certificate for 6-hours of “Verified Live-Streaming Study”,  Now 25% off.

Perfect to add to your Certification and Re-certification requirements, or Continuing Education credits.                                                                                              Hawaii ADAD now recognizes Live-Streaming classes as equivalent to required Face-to-Face classes.

Click here to register. You will be asked to submit additional application forms in order to join our Live-Streaming Class cohort.

Understanding Alcohol and other Tranquilizers for the Addictions Professional

Home Study & Live-Streaming Zoom Class formats are both available.

TARGET AUDIENCE:
Nurses, Counselors, and other interested Health Professionals

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
• This is a six-hour training aimed at providing an introduction to understanding alcohol and other tranquilizers
• This course directly relates to the domains of assessment, counseling, case management, client education, and professional responsibility, with a specific substance abuse focus.

OBJECTIVES:
Upon completion, the learner will be able to identify:
1. Signs and symptoms of Alcohol dependence and withdrawal disorders;
2. Health consequences of Alcohol use and withdrawal;
3. Appropriate assessments, interventions, professionalism, and supportive measures such as case management and client education for the professional who is caring for the chemically impaired individual;
4. The underlying neurobiology of Alcohol dependence and withdrawal disorders, as applies to professional self-care and the provision of care for chemically-impaired individuals;
5. Evidence based interventions that can be applied in private and professional settings.

All PAHA courses are now 25% OFF. See our course offerings here.

For information about how to get Substance Abuse Counselor Certification, please see our Certification page.

]]> 2256 Free course Understanding Hallucinogenic drugs, including Cannabis, LSD, Club Drugs, and Psychedelics https://addictionsprofessional.com/free-new-addictions-course-understanding-compulsive-gambling-and-spending/ Wed, 27 Jan 2021 22:45:46 +0000 https://addictionsprofessional.com/?p=2246 Read More...]]>

We are currently offering FREE enrollment in the course “Free course Understanding Hallucinogenic drugs, LSD, Club Drugs, and Psychedelics” for NEW registered users on our site. We hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to get to know our courses and our academy a little better.

This course is a $75 value and includes a certificate for 6-hours of “Verified Home Study”, perfect for Continuing Education or to add to your CSAC/CADC Certification or Re-Certification requirements.

Here is an overview of the course:

TITLE:
Free course Understanding Hallucinogenic drugs, including LSD, Club Drugs, and Psychedelics

TARGET AUDIENCE
Nurses, Counselors, and other interested Health Professionals

INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS:
• This is a six-hour training, aimed at preparing qualified CSAC/CADC candidates to understand Hallucinogenic drugs, LSD, Club Drugs, and Psychedelics”

• This course directly relates to the domains of assessment, counseling, case management, client education, and professional responsibility, with a specific addiction and substance abuse focus.

OBJECTIVES:

Major classes of Hallucinogenic drugs, including LSD, Club Drugs, and Psychedelics.

Signs and symptoms of Hallucinogenic use, related disorders, and therapeutic applications

Health consequences of Hallucinogenic use and withdrawal.

Appropriate assessments, interventions, professionalism, and supportive measures such as case management and client education for the professional who is caring for the chemically impaired individual.

The underlying neurobiology of Hallucinogen use disorders and therapeutic applications, as applies to professional self-care and the provision of care for chemically- impaired individuals

Evidence based interventions that can be applied in private and professional settings.

]]> 2246 DSM-V: Disorders of the Elderly — Live-Streaming Class Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 https://addictionsprofessional.com/dsm-v-disorders-of-the-elderly-live-streaming-class-sunday-jan-24-2021/ Mon, 18 Jan 2021 21:49:51 +0000 https://addictionsprofessional.com/?p=2229 Read More...]]>

We are currently offering open enrollment in the Live-Streaming ZOOM class
“DSM-V for the Addictions Professional: Disorders of the Elderly” Sunday,
Jan. 24, 2021, from 9:00am to 4:30pm. Earn six Continuing Education credits.
Now 50% off, only $37.50. Please follow the directions, and read and sign the PAHA policies on the “Register for New Classes” page.

This course is a $75 value and includes a Certificate for 6-hours of “Verified Live-Streaming Study”, perfect to add to your Certification and Re-certification requirements, or Continuing Education credits. Click here to register.

DSM-V for the Addictions Professional:
Disorders of the Elderly 

Home Study & Live-Streaming Zoom Class formats are both available.

TITLE:
DSM-V for the Addictions Professional: Disorders of the Elderly 


TARGET AUDIENCE:
Nurses, Counselors, and other interested Health Professionals

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
• This is a six-hour training aimed at providing an introduction to Aging and Disorders of the Elderly for the counselor, nurse, or other professional
• This course directly relates to the domains of assessment, counseling, case management, client education, and professional responsibility, with a specific substance abuse focus.

OBJECTIVES: (Behavioral Terminology)
Upon completion, the learner will be able to identify:
1. Major theories of Aging and Disorders of the Elderly;
2. Signs and symptoms of Aging and Disorders of the Elderly
3. Health consequences of Aging and Disorders of the Elderly;
4. Appropriate assessments, interventions, professionalism, and supportive measures such as case management and client education for the professional who is caring for the chemically impaired individual;
5. The underlying neurobiology of Aging and Disorders of the Elderly, as applies to professional self-care and the provision of care for chemically-impaired individuals;
6. Evidence based interventions that can be applied in private and professional settings.

This course is a $75 value and includes a Certificate for 6-hours of “Verified Live-Streaming Study”, perfect to add to your certification and re-certification requirements, or Continuing Education credits. Click here to register.
Now only $37.30.

All PAHA courses are now 50% OFF. See our course offerings here.

For information about how to get Substance Abuse Counselor Certification, please see our Certification page.

]]> 2229 DSM-V: Anxiety Disorders — Live-Streaming Class Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021 https://addictionsprofessional.com/dsm-v-anxiety-disorders-live-streaming-class-sunday-jan-10-2021/ Fri, 08 Jan 2021 04:57:38 +0000 https://addictionsprofessional.com/?p=2210 Read More...]]>
We currently offering open enrollment in the Live-Streaming ZOOM class “DSM-V for the Addictions Professional: Anxiety Disorders, Trauma and Disorders of Extreme Stress” Sunday, Jan. 10, 2021, from 9:00am to 4:30pm. Earn six Continuing Education credits. Now 50% off, only $37.50. Please follow the directions, and read and sign the PAHA policies on the “Register for New Classes” page.

This course is a $75 value and includes a Certificate for 6-hours of “Verified Live-Streaming Study”, perfect to add to your certification and re-certification requirements, or Continuing Education credits. Click here to register.

DSM-V for the Addictions Professional: Anxiety Disorders, Trauma and Disorders of Extreme Stress

Home Study & Live-Streaming Zoom Class formats are both available.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Nurses, Counselors, and other interested Health Professionals

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This is a six-hour training aimed at providing an introduction to Anxiety, Trauma, and Disorders of Extreme Stress for the counselor, nurse, or other professional

This course directly relates to the domains of assessment, counseling, case management, client education, and professional responsibility, with a specific substance abuse focus.

OBJECTIVES: 
(Behavioral Terminology)
Upon completion, the learner will be able to identify:

1. Major theories of Anxiety, Trauma, and Disorders of Extreme Stress;
2. Signs and symptoms of Anxiety, Trauma, and Disorders of Extreme Stress;
3. Health consequences of Anxiety, Trauma, and Disorders of Extreme Stress;
4. Appropriate assessments, interventions, professionalism, and supportive measures such as case management and client education for the professional who is caring for the chemically impaired individual;
5. The underlying neurobiology of Anxiety, Trauma, and Disorders of Extreme Stress, as applies to professional self-care and the provision of care for chemically- impaired individuals;
6. Evidence based interventions that can be applied in private and professional settings.

This course is a $75 value and includes a Certificate for 6-hours of “Verified Live-Streaming Study”, perfect to add to your certification and re-certification requirements, or Continuing Education credits. Click here to register.
Now only $37.30.

For information about how to get CSAC Certification, please see our Certification page.

]]> 2210 Personality Disorders and Eating Disorders — Live-Streaming Class Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020 https://addictionsprofessional.com/personality-disorders-and-eating-disorders-2/ Mon, 21 Dec 2020 19:54:03 +0000 https://addictionsprofessional.com/?p=2207 Read More...]]>
We currently offering open enrollment in the Live-Streaming ZOOM class “DSM-V for the Addictions Professional: Personality Disorders and Eating Disorders” Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, from 9:00am to 4:30pm. Earn six Continuing Education credits. Now 50% off, only $37.50. Please follow the directions, and read and sign the PAHA policies on the “Register for New Classes” page.

This course is a $75 value and includes a Certificate for 6-hours of “Verified Live-Streaming Study”, perfect to add to your certification and re-certification requirements, or Continuing Education credits. Click here to register.

DSM-V for the Addictions Professional: Personality Disorders and Eating Disorders

Home Study & Live-Streaming Zoom Class formats are both available.

TARGET AUDIENCE:
Nurses, Counselors, and other interested Health Professionals

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
• This is a six-hour training aimed at providing an introduction to Personality Disorders and Eating Disorders for the counselor, nurse, or other professional
• This course directly relates to the domains of assessment, counseling, case management, client education, and professional responsibility, with a specific substance abuse focus.

OBJECTIVES: (Behavioral Terminology)
Upon completion, the learner will be able to identify:
1. Major theories of Personality disorders and Eating Disorders;
2. Signs and symptoms of Personality disorders and Eating Disorders;
3. Health consequences of Personality disorders and Eating Disorders;
4. Appropriate assessments, interventions, professionalism, and supportive measures such as case management and client education for the professional who is caring for the chemically impaired individual;
5. The underlying neurobiology of Personality disorders and Eating Disorders, as applies to professional self-care and the provision of care for chemically- impaired individuals;
6. Evidence based interventions that can be applied in private and professional settings.

This course is a $75 value and includes a Certificate for 6-hours of “Verified Live-Streaming Study”, perfect to add to your certification and re-certification requirements, or Continuing Education credits. Click here to register.
Now only $37.30.

For information about how to get CSAC Certification, please see our Certification page.

]]> 2207 Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders — Live-Streaming Class Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020 https://addictionsprofessional.com/schizophrenia-and-other-psychotic-disorders-live-streaming-class-sunday-dec-13-2020/ Tue, 08 Dec 2020 01:56:55 +0000 https://addictionsprofessional.com/?p=2196 Read More...]]>
We currently offering open enrollment in the Live-Streaming ZOOM class “DSM-V for the Addictions Professional: Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders” Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, from 9:00am to 4:30pm. Earn six Continuing Education credits. Now 50% off, only $37.50.

This course is a $75 value and includes a Certificate for 6-hours of “Verified Live-Streaming Study”, perfect to add to your certification and re-certification requirements, or Continuing Education credits. Click here to register.

DSM-V for the Addictions Professional: Schizophrenia and other Psychotic Disorders

Home Study & Live-Streaming Zoom Class

TARGET AUDIENCE:
Nurses, Counselors, and other interested Health Professionals

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
• This is a six-hour training aimed at providing an introduction to Mood Disorders for the counselor, nurse, or other professional
• This course directly relates to the domains of assessment, counseling, case management, client education, and professional responsibility, with a specific substance abuse focus.

OBJECTIVES: (Behavioral Terminology)
Upon completion, the learner will be able to identify:
1. Major theories of Mood Disorders;
2. Signs and symptoms of Mood Disorders;
3. Health consequences of Mood Disorders;
4. Appropriate assessments, interventions, professionalism, and supportive measures such as case management and client education for the professional who is caring for the chemically impaired individual;
5. The underlying neurobiology of Mood Disorders, as applies to professional self-care and the provision of care for chemically- impaired individuals;
6. Evidence based interventions that can be applied in private and professional settings.

This course is a $75 value and includes a Certificate for 6-hours of “Verified Live-Streaming Study”, perfect to add to your certification and re-certification requirements, or Continuing Education credits. Click here to register.
Now only $37.30.

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