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Career Area: Human Services
Technical Diploma
Program Number: 31-550-1
Offered Completely Online
Approximately 1 Year to Complete
This is based on full-time enrollment. Actual time to completion may vary based on the availability of courses a college offers and the number of credits the student takes in any given time period.
Credit Program
Most credit programs are eligible for financial aid, while most non-credit certificates provide valuable work-related skills on a short timeline. Check with the college offering the program to determine if it is eligible for financial aid.
Average Annual Tuition: $4386
This is based on one year of full-time enrollment for in-state students. WTCS tuition is set by the Wisconsin Technical College System Board in March for the following year. It does not include books, materials or program/college-related fees.
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Substance Abuse Counselor Education Careers

Recent Wisconsin job postings for this degree:

Counselor
AODA Counselor
Substance Abuse Counselor
Human Services

Average Median Wage

$37437

Substance Abuse Counselor Education Programs

This program is a pre-approved comprehensive education program for Substance Abuse Counselors per the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. As an Embedded Technical Diploma, this program ladders fully into the Human Services – Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse Associate Degree program.

  • Clinically evaluate for substance use disorders and treatment needs
  • Develop treatment plans
  • Facilitate referral to meet needs
  • Demonstrate case management skills
  • Demonstrate counseling skills with individuals, groups and families
  • Provide culturally relevant education related to substance abuse
  • Document and maintain clinical records according to agency, federal and state guidelines
  • Adhere to accepted ethical and behavior conduct
Substance Abuse Counselor Education Part of a Career Pathway Program Transfers Offered completely online Shared Program
Blackhawk Substance Abuse Education at Blackhawk
Northcentral Substance Abuse Counselor Education at Northcentral
Northeast Substance Use Counselor Education at Northeast
Northwood Tech Substance Abuse Counselor Education at Northwood Tech

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Wisconsin Technical College System

The Wisconsin Technical College System offers more than 500 programs awarding two-year associate degrees, one- and two-year technical diplomas, short-term technical diplomas and certificates. The System is the major provider of customized instruction and technical assistance for Wisconsin employers. More than 270,000 people enroll at a technical college each year.

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