Substance Use Disorder Professional - Alternative Training

Whatcom Community College ETPL
An alternative training program as a substance use disorder professional (formerly chemical dependency professional) for those currently holding licensure in Washington state as: an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner, a marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, advanced social worker, or independent clinical social worker, Psychologist, Osteopathic Physician, Osteopathic Physician Assistant, Physician, or Physician Assistant.

Financial information

Total tuition

$1,180.00

Total required fees

$154.80

Books and supplies

$0.00

Locations

Bellingham, Online

Instructional methods

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

15

Credits

N/A

Clock Hours

Additional details

Award name

Certificate of Proficiency

Education Prerequisites

No Selection

Prerequisite courses and other requirements

Currently holding licensure in WA state as: an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner, a marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, advanced social worker, or independent clinical social worker, Psychologist, Osteopathic Physician, Osteopathic Physician Assistant, Physician, or Physician Assistant.

Is this program approved to train veterans?

No

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

66%

Employment rate

77%

Typical (median) hourly earnings

$26.44

Typical (median) annual earnings

$49,543.00

Top industries for graduates

Program type

Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Healthcare and Social Services

71%

Other Industries

13%

Education

9%

Accommodation and Food Services

7%

Student characteristics

Enrollment
Number of students completing the program
76
Completion rate
66%
Average number of students who completed each year
25
Gender
Male
30%
Female
70%
Race
American Indian or Alaska Native
4%
Asian
3%
Black or African American
2%
Hispanic
10%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0%
White
73%
Multi-racial
8%
Other
1%
Age
Under 20
0%
20 to 29
22%
30 to 39
34%
40 to 49
15%
50 and over
30%
Prior education
No high school diploma/GED
10%
High school diploma/GED, but no college experience
26%
Some college experience, but no degree
24%
Certificate or AA
9%
BA or higher
30%