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 (for credit or continuing education) designed for professionals who master’s level clinical mental health professionals, physicians, nurses, OTs, PAs or for students currently enrolled in one of the aforementioned graduate programs. This program meets the educational requirements for the Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC) in the state of Pennsylvania.