On-Line Distance Learning
for Initial Certification 
and
Advanced Addiction Studies
for Recertification

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Initial Certification

Tom Foley Associates, in cooperation with the Distance Learning Center for Addiction Studies, is pleased to offer two uniquely designed 25-hour distance learning packages of courses for counselors seeking initial certification in Michigan.  Counselors are permitted to earn up to 50 specific contact hours of non-traditional training toward the educational requirements for initial certification in Michigan.

Students may register for either or both of these course packages.  

Dynamics of Addictions Counseling: Package #1          

Theory and Practice of Addiction Counseling 

15 hours

Individual Counseling (Theories, Methods and Skills for Change)    

10 hours

Total   25 hours

          Fee: $250.00 – Internet Version
                   $280.00 – Printed Version (Includes Printing & Shipping)

 Dynamics of Addictions Counseling:   Package #2    

Basic Pharmacology      

 15 hours 

Multicultural Counseling – An Overview of  Special 

3 hours

Multicultural Counseling - An Overview of Special Populations

4 hours

Relapse Prevention

3 hours

 Total      25 hours 

          Fee:   $250.00 – Internet Version
            $280.00 – Printed Version (Includes Printing & Shipping)       

 For complete information or to register for these special package of courses for initial certification visit our Website:     

www.dlcas.com/michigan.html

or call toll free 866-471-1742. 

 All courses have been approved by MCBAP for specific contact hours.


Advanced Addiction Studies for Recertification

Tom Foley Associates, in cooperation with the Distance Learning Center for Addiction Studies, is  pleased to offer a twenty-one (21) hour package of courses created exclusively for MCBAP certified counselors seeking continuing educational hours for recertification in Michigan.   

Select a total of 21 hours of course work from the following “buffet” of relevant Topics                           

 Title of Course    

Hours  

Pharmacology Update      3
Integrating Spirituality in Therapy   3
HIV / AIDS and Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases  3
Improving Treatment Compliance     3
Confidentiality Requirements for AOD Professionals    9
Multicultural Counseling:  An Overview of Special Populations  3
Substance Abuse and Disability         3
Deaf / Hard of Hearing and Substance Abuse    3
Chemical Dependency and the African-American 3
Chemical Dependency and the Hispanic / Latino      3
Chemical Dependency and the Asian / Pacific Islander  3
Counseling Women with Addiction Disorders 3
Counseling Men with Addiction Disorders  3
Working with Elderly Substance Abusers 3
Working with Families:  Guidelines 9
Working with Families:  Techniques   6

Course Package Fee: $200.00  Internet Version
                                 $250.00  Printed Version (Includes Printing and Shipping)

For complete information or to register for this special package of courses for recertification visit our Website:

www.dlcas.com/michigan.html

or call toll free 866-471-1742

All courses have been approved by MCBAP for specific contact hours