| Program Overview for Substance Use Disorder Professional |
ETP eligible  | yes |
| School | Whatcom Community College |
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| Program description | This program prepares students to counsel individuals and families with substance use disorders as a substance use disorder professional (formerly chemical dependency professional) in Washington. Courses are designed to meet the topics specific to alcohol and drug addicted individuals required by the Washington Administrative Code (246-811-030). This certificate is for students with a prior degree (associate, bachelor, master). |
| Financial Information |
| Tuition | Average $1,830/qtr (WA resident), including tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc. |
| Tuition per credit | $122.05 (1-10 credits) $57.46 (11-18 credits) $104.12 (19+ credits) (WA Resident) |
| Total program tuition | $9,300 (WA resident), including tuition, fees, books, supplies, etc. |
| Fees | $3.50/credit up to 10 credits (technology fee), $2.50/credit up to 10 credits (educational services fee), $6.32/credit up to 15 credits (recreation center fee), $20/qtr (bus pass), $25 application fee, $11 background check fee |
| Books and materials | Average 250/qtr |
| Supplies, tools, uniform | Average $50/qtr (general academic supplies) |
| Program Information |
| Length of training | 15 Months |
| Award type | Certificate |
| Credits | 65 |
| Locations offered |
some courses online |
| Offered evenings/weekends | yes |
| Offered online | some courses online |
| Entrance requirements | Evidence of earned associate, bachelor or master degree from college or university accredited by a national or regional accrediting body |
| Certification/license required to work in this field | yes
Substance Use Disorder Professional |
| Certification/license obtained as part of training program | no
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| Certification/license test preparation provided | no
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