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This course is designed to meet the Chemical Dependency Professional educational requirements regarding Washington State and Federal legal and ethical requirements outlined in WAC 246-811-030 (2) (s) through (w).Students will be required to have a grade of 2.0 or better in each course to graduate from the program.

This is an Alternative Training opportunity for licensed providers (such as licensed mental health counselors and other health care providers). The 15-credit online program meets the educational requirements for Alternative Training (WAC 246-811) for Substance Use Disorder Professional. The following fully licensed professionals are eligible for Alternative Training (WAC 246-811): Advanced registered nurse practitioner under chapter 18.79 RCW Licensed marriage and family therapist, mental health counselor, advanced social worker, or independent clinical social worker under chapter 18.225 RCW Psychologist under chapter 18.83 RCW Osteopath physician under chapter 18.57 RCW Osteopathic physician assistant under chapter 18.57A RCW Physician under chapter 18.71 RCW; or Physician assistant under chapter 18.71A RCW.

This introductory course explores the nature and scope of alcohol/drug use, abuse, and addiction as well as problems with compulsive behaviors. Basic drug categories and effects are studied.Students will be required to have a grade of 2.0 or better in each course to graduate from the program.