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Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counseling & Studies

Certificate Courses

The UCLA Extension Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate is approved by California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals Education Institute (CCAPP-EI). This certificate meets the educational requirements for those seeking professional certification from CCAPP (formerly CAADAC) and its certification board, CCAPP Credentialing. It is each student’s responsibility to select the board through which they seeks certification and become familiar with the requirements of that chosen board.

COM HLT UL 731

Information Session and New Student Orientation: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate

Participation in this free online course is mandatory for all new students. This information session and new student orientation reviews how UCLA Extension’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate can help you reach your career goals. The UCLA Extension Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate meets the educational requirements for those seeking professional certification from the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) and its certification board, CCAPP Credentialing. Topics for the information session and orientation include an overview of the program curriculum and requirements, a review of key resources to aid students in their studies, and an overview of the supervised field work practicum.

Reg# 391969

Fee: $0

M Online

Aug. 7-18

Prerequisite for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate Fall 2023 Cohort. Enrollment limited; early enrollment required.

Enrollment deadline: Aug. 11.

Uninstructed Lab

COM HLT 889

Study Skills and Other Key Preparations for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate

0.6 CEUs

This one-day seminar is designed for students who are returning to school for the first time in many years and may lack the skills necessary to make the most out of their continuing education experience. It is intended to help students make the transition to college-level education. Students assess their learning strengths and practice note-taking skills, reading comprehension, 16 specific study skills, and strategies for essay writing.

Reg# 391968

Fee: $169

No refund after 25 Aug.

A Remote 1 mtg

Saturday, 9am-3pm, Aug. 26

Remote Classroom

Prerequisite for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate. Required for students who have not completed an associate or higher-level degree. To waive this course, unofficial transcripts are required.

Enrollment deadline: Aug. 25.

Saskia Giebl, MSc

COM HLT X 470.3

Developmental Aspects of Psychology and Addiction

2.0 units

This course provides students with a basic level of understanding of the etiology of addiction and clinical implications derived from the application of psychology to chemically dependent behavior. To understand its complicated nature as a disease, the course focuses on current genetic and environmental research in the development of substance use disorders. Specific topics to be covered include the biological, developmental, psychological, environmental, and social factors that lead to vulnerability to addictions; symptoms of addictive disorders; and prevalence across the life span among target populations, including adolescents, seniors, families, and those with trauma exposure. We also examine various treatment approaches from a developmental perspective, including translational approaches to treatment that bridge biology and behavior.

Reg# 391971

Fee: $465

No refund after 29 June.

A Remote

5 mtgs

Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm, June 29-July 27

Remote Classroom

Required course in the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate. Restricted course; call (310) 825-7093 for permission to enroll. Web enrollments automatically generate a “Permission to Enroll” request.

Enrollment deadline: July 5. Visitors not permitted.

J. David Likens

COM HLT X 470.6

Law and Ethics for Addiction Professionals

2.0 units

This course is designed to help students clarify their own beliefs and values, review the dynamics of the profession’s Code of Ethics, gain knowledge about legal implications, and explore ethical issues related to substance use disorder counseling. In addition, students learn about the scope of practice for certified addiction counselors.

Reg# 391972

Fee: $485

No refund after 10 Aug.

A Remote 6 mtgs

Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm, Aug. 3-Sept. 7

Remote Classroom

Required course in the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate. Restricted course; call (310) 825-7093 for permission to enroll. Web enrollments automatically generate a “Permission to Enroll” request.

Enrollment deadline: Aug. 9. Visitors not permitted.

Shawn Kravich, Esq. director, Los Angeles HIV Law and Policy Project; interim director Cancer Legal Resource Center; adjunct professor of Law, Loyola Law School Los Angeles. Mr. Kravich is a member of the California, New York, and Connecticut State Bars.

COM HLT X 470.10

Family Counseling Skills

4.0 units

This course provides a brief overview of the theoretical and practical methods of assessing and implementing the basic counseling skills for treating substance use disorders in family systems. Information is presented through lectures and interactive discussions. Students are expected to acquire a knowledge base to apply treatment models in counseling, supporting interventions, and collaborating with other professionals. The course inspires students to connect their own experience with family systems by tracking behavior patterns in their own family of origin and the relationships they have inside and outside of the family.

Prerequisite(s): COM HLT X 470.5 Introduction to Counseling and the 12 Core Functions, COM HLT X 470.7 Individual Counseling Skills, COM HLT X 470.9 Group Counseling Skills.

Reg# 391970

Fee: $705

No refund after 10 July.

A Remote 11 mtgs

Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, June 27-Sept. 12

Remote Classroom

No meeting July 4. Required course in the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate. Restricted course; call (310) 825-7093 for permission to enroll. Web enrollments automatically generate a “Permission to Enroll” request.

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: July 3. & Berenice D. Rosillo LMFT

Fitness Instruction

COM HLT X 421.1

Biomechanics: Analysis of Human Movement

4.0 units

2.0 CEUs

This course covers the biomechanical analysis of human movement based on the mechanical laws of motion. By the end of the course, students are able to apply mechanical laws of applied physics to human movement, solve biomechanical problems using the laws of applied physics, and understand how musculoskeletal structures affect human movement.

Prerequisite(s): Basic course in anatomy and physiology.

Reg# 392868

Fee: $825

No refund after 30 June.

M Online 11 mtgs

June 26-Sept. 10

NSCA has approved two CEUs for CSCS, NSCA-CPT, CSPS, or TSAC-F certificants who successfully complete this course. Elective credit in Fitness Instruction Certificate.

Enrollment limited to 25 students. Enrollment deadline:

June 30. 7

John Farr MS, MA, CSCS, USAW, strength and conditioning coach

PHYSCI X 400.6

Human Anatomy and Physiology

4.0 units

This course provides an introduction to the structure; function; and integration of cells, tissues, and organs of the human body. Students learn about the muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal, endocrine, reproductive, sensory, and cognitive systems. Instruction develops from molecular and cellular principles through organs and organ systems. It also covers energy metabolism and fluid compartments; homeostasis and responses to stress; and central nervous system functions in movement, consciousness, and language.

Reg# 392876

Fee: $825

No refund after 2 July.

M Online 11 mtgs

June 26-Sept. 10

Meets Physiology requirement in Fitness Instruction Certificate.

Enrollment deadline: June 30. 7

Instructor to be announced

PHYSCI X 449

The Human Body: How It Functions

4.0 units

The body is a dynamic organism exhibiting a complex integration of biochemical, mechanical, and physical functions. This course provides a systems approach in order to understand the normal function of cells, nerves, hormones, muscles, respiratory system, heart and circulation, immune system, digestion, and metabolism.

Reg# 392867

Fee: $825

No refund after 30 June.

M Online 11 mtgs

June 26-Sept. 10

This course provides a foundation for additional required courses in the Fitness Instruction Certificate and should be taken first. Meets physiology requirement in Fitness Instruction Certificate.

Enrollment deadline: June 27. 7

John Farr MS, MA, CSCS, USAW, strength and conditioning coach

PHYSCI X 450 Exercise Physiology

4.0 units

This course provides fitness instructors with an in-depth exposure to the interaction of the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, nervous, and musculoskeletal systems during exercise. Instruction emphasizes practical application of the physiologic concepts in determining fitness levels, prescribing exercise, and monitoring people for signs of overexertion and underlying disease. Topics include energy metabolism; the circulatory, respiratory, neuromuscular, and endocrine systems; environmental considerations; principles of exercise training; and theories of obesity and weight control, exercise, age, and disease.

Prerequisite(s): Basic course in human biology or anatomy and physiology.

Reg# 392866

Fee: $825

No refund after 30 June.

M Online

June 26-Sept. 10

Required course in Fitness Instruction Certificate.

Enrollment limited to 25 students. Enrollment deadline: June 30 Perry L Powell, MS, MBA; director, Western U.S. EDS.

PHYSCI X 451

Introduction to Human Nutrition

4.0 units

This course provides students with a background in the basics of nutrition and stresses the link between nutrition practices, health, disease, and exercise performance. Topics include macronutrient needs; vitamins, minerals, and other supplements; energy balance; weight control; the effects of nutrient excesses and deficiencies on performance; ergogenic aids; eating disorders; and how to recognize nutrition practices that may require professional referral. Students also gain practical knowledge through understanding nutrition labeling and evaluating literature.

Reg# 392855

Fee: $825

No refund after 30 June.

M Online

11 mtgs

June 26-Sept. 10

Required course in Fitness Instruction Certificate.

Enrollment deadline: June 30. 7

Suzanne Elizondo MS, RD, registered dietitian in private practice. As a dynamic teacher and coach, Ms. Elizondo provides individual consultations, group programming, and corporate workshops. She also consults for Healthy Ads, a boutique advertising network connecting ethical food companies with health bloggers.

PHYSCI X 452

Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics

4.0 units

This course provides fitness instructors with an understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy and the application of basic biomechanical principles to the moving body. This application allows fitness instructors to analyze a movement and identify poor mechanics that could contribute to injury, design exercises for particular muscle groups, and more safely and effectively advise on the use of exercise equipment.

Prerequisite(s): PHYSCI X 400.6 or PHYSCI X 449.

Reg# 392859

Fee: $825

No refund after 28 June.

M Online

11 mtgs

June 24-Sept. 10

Required course in Fitness Instruction Certificate.

Enrollment deadline: June 30. 7

Elizabeth Likes, MA, exercise physiologist and educator