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Introduces students to basic concepts related to chemical dependency, its prevention and treatment, and helping individuals with problems associated with chemical dependency. The certificate will provide students with the academic background to understand content, models, theories and research relevant to working with chemically dependent persons and their families and prepare them for entry level employment. It is ideal for working professionals who already have a degree but are in need of the specific coursework to obtain state credentials. The required certificate coursework covers most of the content areas required for the chemical dependency professional credential issued by the Washington State Department of Health (See RCW 246.811 Washington Administrative Code [WAC] Chapter 246-811). This accelerated certificate program is approximately nine months in length, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements.
Hybrid or Blended Program, In-person Primary Location, In-Person Variable Sites, Online, E-learning, or Distance Learning
Is this program offered on evenings and weekends?
Yes
Program details
9 Months
Length of training
Certificate
Award type
52
Credits
N/A
Clock Hours
Additional details
Award name
Certificate
Education Prerequisites
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Prerequisite courses and other requirements
Students must attend a mandatory orientation/advising meeting with the instructors. Must be a High School graduate or have a GED by completion of the program. Students must consent to and receive a "No Record On File" report from the Washington State Patrol, related to Crimes Against Persons.
Is this program approved to train veterans?
Yes
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
N/A
Certification/license test preparation provided
N/A
Employment performance results
Program type
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Completion rate
71%
Employment rate
77%
Typical (median) hourly earnings
$23
Typical (median) annual earnings
$41,200
Top industries for graduates
Program type
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Healthcare and Social Services
57%
Other Industries
28%
Education
15%
Careers for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs
Average number of students who completed each year
18
Gender
Male
24%
Female
76%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
2%
Asian
0%
Black or African American
27%
Hispanic
8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
52%
Multi-racial
10%
Other
0%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
20%
30 to 39
37%
40 to 49
22%
50 and over
20%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
2%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
36%
Some college experience, but no degree
18%
Certificate or AA
29%
BA or higher
16%
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