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Course Description

This course introduces the application of individual counseling skills when working with people with substance use disorders. Topics include an introduction to the therapeutic relationship between client and counselor; professional ethics; role and responsibility of the counselor; major theories of individual counseling with a focus on evidence-based practices; introduction to and practice with Motivational Interviewing; and introduction to and practice with Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT; four-hour training to meet DHHS requirement).

Course Outline

Introduction to the theories and vital skills needed when counseling individuals with substance use disorders. Skills include: motivational interviewing, screening, brief intervention, and referral to treatment (SBIRT).

Notes

Department of Health Sciences and Sciences

(310) 825-7093

mntlhlth@uclaextension.edu

Prerequisites

Completion of COM HLT X 470.5 Introduction to Counseling and the 12 Core Functions.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Individual Counseling Skills
Section Schedule
Jun 26, 2024 to Sep 08, 2024
Type
Lecture
Days
W
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Jun 26, 2024 to Jul 31, 2024
Type
Online
Dates
Aug 04, 2024 to Aug 11, 2024
Type
Lecture
Days
W
Time
7:00PM to 10:00PM
Dates
Aug 14, 2024 to Aug 21, 2024
Type
Online
Dates
Aug 26, 2024 to Sep 08, 2024
Schedule and Location
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Contact Hours
33.0
Location
  • Remote Classroom
Delivery Options
Hybrid  
Course Fee(s)
Standard credit (4 units) $705.00 Click here to get more information
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jul 09, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jul 09, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jul 10, 2024 to Sep 07, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes

This hybrid section is made up of online and live-online instruction. Required course in the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate. Restricted course; web enrollments automatically generate a "Permission to Enroll" request.

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: July 2 , 2024. Internet access required. Materials required. 

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to sustainability@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Section Materials
  • Book (Mandatory) Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change 4th edition ISBN 978-1462552795
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