Education Details

Substance Use Disorder Professional - Alternative Training
Award type: Certificate of Proficiency
Whatcom Community College

Program Details  
Program Overview for Substance Use Disorder Professional - Alternative Training
ETP eligible Click for more information on Eligible Training Provider
yes
School
Whatcom Community College
Program website
Program contact
Advising & Career Services
(360) 383-3080
advise@whatcom.edu
Program description
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
Tuition
Average $760/qtr, including tuition, books, fees, etc.
Tuition per credit
$120 (online)
Total program tuition
$2,280 - including tution, books, fees, etc.
Fees
$20/qtr (bus pass), $6.32/credit (rec fee)
Supplies, tools, uniform
$50 (general academic supplies)
Program Information
Length of training
9 Months (part-time)
Award type
Certificate of Proficiency
Credits
15
Locations offered
Main Location view map
Public transportation service: Whatcom Transportation Authority

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some courses online
Offered evenings/weekends
yes
Offered onlinesome courses online
Entrance 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.
Certification/license required to work in this field
yes
Substance Use Disorder Professional
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
no
Certification/license test preparation provided
no