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Most human service practitioners encounter substance abuse problems in the populations they serve. However, many feel ill-equipped to handle these issues. The University of Wisconsin—Madison Substance Abuse Certificate Program provides practical information and skills to help social workers, mental health providers, clergy, and other human service professionals make real differences in the lives of substance abusers.
"This series was excellent; well rounded, thorough and lots of information."
~ Roberta Beson-Crone, Technical Training Manager (more student comments)
The Substance Abuse Certificate Program supplements your professional clinical training. It is a comprehensive series of four 1-day courses and one 2-day course, totaling six days. Since the certificate program curriculum is designed to be taken in sequence with each course building on prior course content, we strongly recommend that you take the courses in sequence. However, except for Course 5, Skills for Working with Substance Abusers, you may opt to attend individual programs without working towards the certificate.
Merrilee Pickett or Anne
Voxman; 608-263-8268 or 608-263-7023 or 800-442-4617.
New dates for the Substance Abuse Certificate program are yet to be determined. Join the mailing list by e-mailing your name and address to avoxman@dcs.wisc.edu.
Tell a friend or colleague about this program.
Fundamentals of substance abuse
This one day course provides information essential for understanding substance
abuse. You learn how key concepts are defined and understand the historical,
cultural, psychological, and biological perspectives that guide our approach
to substance abuse. You learn why some people develop problems with mind-altering
substances, and others do not.
Fee: $115
Date: To be determined
Registration options
Psychoactive substances
This one-day course provides practical, easy-to-understand information on psychoactive
substances. You learn about alcohol, marijuana, heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, hallucinogens,
inhalants, Ecstasy, and nicotine. Learn how these drugs work on the brain and how they
affect the individuals who use them.
Fee: $115
Date: To be determined
Registration options
Assessing and treating substance use disorders—signs, symptoms, and treatment strategies
This one-day course answers the question, "How do I know if someone has
a substance abuse problem?" Learn the major signs and symptoms of substance
abuse and understand the differences among men, women, adolescent and elderly
abusers. Learn about effective treatment approaches and other resources for
recovery.
Fee: $115
Date: To be determined
Registration options
Substance abuse and families—how they are affected and how to help
This one-day course offers clinical and research-based findings on those who
live with substance abusers.
Understand the relationships between substance abuse and violence, including ways to address post-traumatic stress disorder.
Learn ways to help partners and children when their
loved ones continue to abuse substances.
Fee: $115
Date: To be determined
Registration options
Skills for working with substance abusers
In this two-day workshop you learn how to: interview abusers on their substance use, soften their defenses, and use the information to enhance their motivation. Also learn group facilitation skills and other strategies for working more effectively with substance abusers.
Fee: $230
Dates:To be determined
Registration options
The Substance Abuse Certificate Program supplements professional clinical training. It does not certify you to counsel alcohol and other drug abuse clients; instead it provides pertinent information to help you respond more effectively to people with alcohol and other drug problems.
The Certificate Program also benefits those who are entering the substance abuse field. The Wisconsin Certification Board - the former credentialing body for alcohol and drug abuse counselors - endorsed the program for 36 hours. The Certificate Program maintains this endorsement through the credentialing transfer to the Department of Regulation and Licensing.
You have successfully completed the program after attending all five courses in their entirety and submitting two assignments. You then receive a certificate from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Completing the Certificate Program demonstrates that you have:
How
will you benefit from the Program?
What are the requirements for completion?
You must attend the five courses in their entirety, read all the materials and complete two assignments.
The first assignment is experiential and includes a two-page paper. The final
assignment requires a brief paper on how you applied the course content to your
work setting. You then receive a certificate which verifies successful completion
of the Substance Abuse Certificate Program from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Where and when are classes held?
All five courses are offered in the spring and fall on the beautiful University
of Wisconsin-Madison campus. Classes meet from 9 am to 4 pm. You can register
and pay on a course-by-course basis and take up to two years to complete the
Program. We recommend that COURSE l, Fundamentals of Substance Abuse, be taken
before the other four courses.
What organizations recognize the Program?
The program is endorsed by the Wisconsin Certification Board through the transition to the Department of Regulation and Licensing, the National Board
of Certified Counselors, the Department of Public Instruction, the Association
of Marriage and Family Therapists and the Wisconsin Psychology Examining Board
for 36 hours of continuing education. UW-Madison, Dept. of Professional Development
and Applied Studies, is an approved provider for social work continuing education:
Wisconsin (#1042), Illinois (#159-000243) and Iowa (#35).
How much does the Program cost?
Fall courses 1-4 (one day) cost $115 each, and Course 5 (two days) costs $230.
You can register on a course-by-course basis.
Need to know more?
Please contact us and we will be happy to answer any questions you have about
the Substance Abuse Certificate Program. Contact Merrilee Pickett (mpickett@dcs.wisc.edu)
or Anne Voxman (avoxman@dcs.wisc.edu).
Call 800-442-4617 or 608-263-8268 or write us at: Substance Abuse Certificate
Program, 317 Lowell Center, 610 Langdon St., Madison, WI 53703.
Merrilee
Pickett, MS, is a Certified Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Counselor and was
the instructor for the comprehensive UW-Madison, Substance Abuse Counselor Training
Institute. She is a senior lecturer in PDAS where she also coordinates programs
for substance abuse and mental health professionals. Merrilee has worked in
inpatient and outpatient settings with both substance abusers and their families.
"Excellent!! Everything was very straight forward and easy to follow."
- Casey Bablitch, Gundersen Lutheran, LaCrosse
"Full of information, well organized, very knowledgeable instructor."
- Liz Irwin, Psychotherapist, Aurora Behavioral Health, Wauwatosa
"The opportunity to apply skills learned during the workshop was invaluable."
- Doris Johnson-Browne, Psychologist, UW-Milwaukee
"I learned more about AODA issues and treatment in this series than I have in any other part of my training and experience of 36 years."
- Dale Van Dyke, LCSW, CADC, Child & Family Therapeutic Systems, Milwaukee"Very good grasp of nuances involved in clinical work and how one size can't fit all."
- D. Martin Hayden, PhD, Racine Psychological Services"This was one of the most useful, practical classes I've taken."
- Debra Gentine, Psychotherapist
Times: Registration 8:30; workshops run from 9:00 to 4:00 each day
Fee: Courses 1 - 4 (one day) cost $115 each, and course 5 (two days) costs $230. The fee includes instruction, materials, breaks, CEUs and a non-refundable administrative fee of $20.
Cancellation policy: If you are unable to participate in a group class or arrange for a substitute, you may obtain a refund minus the $20 administrative fee by contacting our registration department at least 3 business days prior to the program. If you cancel 3 business days or less before the program, or do not participate, you are responsible for the entire fee. To cancel or arrange for a substitute, please call 800-725-9692. No refund is given for cancellation of an Independent Study class. Exceptions to this policy will be determined by CPM program staff on a case-by-case basis.
Location: All programs take place at the Pyle Center, 702 Langdon St. in Madison, Wisconsin on the beautiful UW-Madison campus. Information about overnight accommodation can also be found on our information page. For more information about visiting the University of Wisconsin-Madison campus, see the campus information and visitor center Web page.
For more information: If you have any questions, contact Merrilee Pickett at 608-263-8268 or e-mail her at mpickett@dcs.wisc.edu or Anne Voxman at 608-263-7023 or call our toll free number 800-442-2617. Join the mailing list for this program by e-mailing your name and address to avoxman@dcs.wisc.edu.
By
phone: Call 608-262-7942 or toll-free 800-725-9692.
By
mail: Print, complete and mail the UW Continuing Studies registration
form.
By
fax: Print, complete and fax the UW Continuing Studies
registration form.
Online:
Secure online registration is available for these programs. Click on a course
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The Department of Professional Development & Applied Studies is a part of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Continuing Studies. The units within Continuing Studies provide continuing education programs for lifelong learners, from precollege to seniors, as well as counseling services for adult learners. You will find the UW—Madison Continuing Studies home page at http://www.dcs.wisc.edu, or browse the Web site using the navigational links below.
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