Addictions Counsellor Course
This course equips aspiring addictions counsellors with essential skills for assessing, treating, and supporting individuals with substance use disorders in practical, ethical, and collaborative ways.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This short, practical Addictions Counsellor Course builds core skills to assess and treat substance use disorders with confidence. Learn to use leading screening tools, apply DSM-5 criteria, manage co-occurring conditions, respond to crises, and plan safe, ethical care. Develop effective interviewing, documentation, and collaboration strategies to support sustainable recovery in diverse real-world settings.
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Develop skills
- Rapid SUD assessment: apply AUDIT, CAGE, DAST, ASAM and DSM-5 in practice.
- Brief, effective interventions: use MI, CBT tools, relapse and harm reduction plans.
- Crisis and risk management: handle suicidality, overdose risk, and child safety.
- Clear clinical documentation: write focused SOAP notes, goals, and level-of-care.
- Ethical, team-based care: respect HIPAA, 42 CFR, and coordinate across systems.
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