Program Description
The Certificate of Advanced Studies in Trauma, Addiction and Recovery provides professionals with an advanced understanding of the potential impact of trauma on physical, social, cognitive, and emotional development and further provides training in identifying, diagnosing and treating co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. The Certificate consists of four classes designed for professionals who are master’s level clinicians, such as counselors, social workers, marriage and family therapists, physicians, nurses, OTs, PAs to meet the educational requirements for the Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) in the state of Pennsylvania.
Trauma, Addictions & Recovery Concentration Coordinator:
Dr. Laura Dawson-Fend, PhD, LPC, NCC
Laura.Dawson-Fend@jefferson.edu
Curriculum: 180 total hours of learning
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | ||
| CTC 614 | Fndtns of Trauma&Addictv Behav | 0 |
| Fall | ||
| CTC 670 | Screening, Assess, & Treatment | 0 |
| Spring | ||
| CTC 671 | Ethical Treatmnt & Intervntion | 0 |
| CTC 672 | Neurobio & Psychopharm of Addc | 0 |
| Total Credits | 0 | |
These courses will yield 45 hours of learning per course for a total of 180 hours of learning. These courses are not credit-bearing.