This course meets all requirements under California Assembly Bill 2473 (AB 2473), which mandates specific core competency training for SUD counselors. AB 2473 ensures that all certified counselors demonstrate proficiency in the 12 core functions before entering the field.
This comprehensive 80-hour module covers the full spectrum of case management in substance use disorder counseling. Students master the 12 core functions of SUD counseling through practical application, role-playing, and task simulations. The course emphasizes hands-on competency development in screening, intake, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports and record keeping, consultation, and aftercare planning. This module is fully compliant with California Assembly Bill 2473 (AB 2473) requirements.
This module is available for individual purchase. Only Personal Professional Growth and Development, Core Competencies, and Clinical I-II are offered as individually purchasable modules. An enrollment interview with our Program Director is still required prior to registration. After completing one individual module, students must commit to the full certificate program to continue. The goal is always full-program enrollment — this is the best path for your career.
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