Accounting Fundamentals & More, Course 28232, Wed, 6:30-9:30 PM

(Mandatory Orientation 3/27, 6:30-7:30 PM)

On Campus: CH 156, 15 hours, 6 sessions     Instructor: Michael Muller

PREREQUISITE: Accounting Basics for Non-Accountants, or accounting/bookkeeping knowledge or prior work experience REQUIRED. Students should have a personal computer with Windows 10 AND have strong computer skills.

Apply double entry bookkeeping and then dig deeper into the analysis and recording of financial transactions and financial statements. Get hands-on experience in accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll procedures, sales taxes and common banking activities. Understand the role of the three main accounting statements:  balance sheet, income statement and cash flow. This course is a prerequisite for QuickBooks.

Alternate Route to Teaching - 50 Hour Preservice Component (ALT-113E), Course 28522, Mon, 6-9 PM
Remote-Live, 30 hours, 10 sessions     Instructor: Robert Grundfest, M.Ed.

This 50-hour course requires 30 hours of classroom training, 8 hours of observing other NJ certified teachers and 12 hours of direct student contact as a substitute, tutor or after-school program teacher.

C-302 - Consultation (Case Management), Course 28282, Mon and Wed, 6-9 PM
Remote-Live, 18 hours, 6 sessions     Instructor: Thomas Viola, MSW, LSW, LCADC

Define consultation goals and benefits and consult with supervisors, counselors, professionals, and/or other public health service providers to assure comprehensive, quality care for the client.

C-303 Documentation, Course 28283, Mon and Wed, 6-9 PM
Remote-Live, 12 hours, 4 sessions     Instructor: Thomas Viola, MSW, LSW, LCADC

Define documentation; know and adhere to Federal & State Laws and Regulations specific to the maintenance of client records and differentiate among the following types of documentation: Intake, Assessment, Treatment Plan, Treatment Plan Review, Progress Note, Discharge Plan, Discharge Summary.

C-304 HIV & Resources, Course 28284, Mon and Wed, 6-9 PM
Remote-Live, 6 hours, 2 sessions     Instructor: Thomas Viola, MSW, LSW, LCADC

Learn to promote client knowledge, skills, and attitudes consistent with the maintenance of health and prevention of HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, sexually transmitted diseases, hepatitis C, and other infectious diseases.

C404 - Sociocultural Client Education, Course 28294, Tues and Thurs, 6-9 PM
Remote-Live, 6 hours, 2 sessions     Instructor: Ronald Faines, LCADC, ACS, CCS

Recognize the social, political, economic, and cultural context within which addiction and substance abuse exist, including risk and resiliency factors that characterize individuals and groups and their living environments and provide treatment services appropriate to the personal and cultural identity and language of the client.

C407 - Community and Professional Education, Course 28297, Tues and Thurs, 6-9 PM
Remote-Live, 6 hours, 2 sessions     Instructor: Ronald Faines, LCADC, ACS, CCS

Recognize the importance of family, social networks, and community systems in the treatment and recovery process; understand the obligation of the addiction professional to participate in prevention and treatment activities; provide culturally relevant formal and informal education programs; describe factors that increase the likelihood for an individual, community, or group to be at risk for, or resilient to, psychoactive substance use disorders; sensitize others to issues of cultural identity, ethnic background, age, and gender in prevention, treatment, and recovery; describe warning signs, symptoms, and the course of substance use disorders; describe how substance use disorders affect families and concerned others.

C-501 Ethical Standards, Course 28301, Mon and Wed, 6-9 PM
Remote-Live, 6 hours, 2 sessions     Instructor: Thomas Viola, MSW, LSW, LCADC

Identify guidelines for the process of ethical decision-making; acquire an understanding of the importance of ethics in SUD counseling; become familiar with the NAADAC Code of Ethics; adhere to established professional codes of ethics that define the professional context within which the counselor works to maintain professional standards and safeguard the client and understand the addiction professional's obligations to adhere to ethical and behavioral standards of conduct in the helping relationship.

C-502 Legal Aspects, Course 58302, Mon and Wed, 6-9 PM
Remote-Live, 6 hours, 2 sessions     Instructor: Thomas Viola, MSW, LSW, LCADC

Learn how to adhere to federal, state, and agency regulations regarding alcohol and other drug abuse treatment by following appropriate procedures to protect client rights; understand the regulations of New Jersey's rules (N.J.S.A. 45:2D -1 et seq.), also referred to as the "Alcohol and Drug Counselor Licensing and Certification. Act" and the regulations (N.J.A.C. 13:34C-1 et seq.) intended to codify the provisions of the statute; be familiar with the Federal Confidentiality Regulations, 42CFR - part 2 and be familiar with HIPPA regulations as pertaining to SUD records. 

C-503 Cultural Competency, Course 58303, Mon and Wed, 6-9 PM
Remote-Live, 6 hours, 2 sessions     Instructor: Thomas Viola, MSW, LSW, LCADC

Recognize the social, political, economic, and cultural context within which addiction and substance abuse exist; understand diverse cultures, and incorporate the relevant needs of culturally diverse groups, as well as people with disabilities, into clinical practice; recognize the importance of individual differences that influence client behavior, and apply this understanding to clinical practice. 

C-504 Professional Growth, Course 58304, Mon and Wed, 6-9 PM
Remote-Live, 6 hours, 2 sessions     Instructor: Thomas Viola, MSW, LSW, LCADC

Understand the importance of self-awareness in one's personal, professional, and cultural life; understand the obligation of the addiction professional to participate in prevention and treatment activities; interpret and apply information from current counseling and psychoactive substance use research literature to improve client care and enhance professional growth; conduct self-evaluations of professional performance applying ethical, legal, and professional standards to enhance self-awareness and performance and obtain appropriate continuing professional education. 

C-505 Professional Growth, Course 58305, Mon and Wed, 6-9 PM
Remote-Live, 6 hours, 2 sessions     Instructor: Thomas Viola, MSW, LSW, LCADC

Understand the importance of self-awareness in one's personal, professional, and cultural life and conduct self-evaluations of professional performance applying ethical, legal, and professional standards to enhance self-awareness and performance.

C-506 Dimensions of Recovery, Course 58306, Mon and Wed, 6-9 PM
Remote-Live, 6 hours, 2 sessions     Instructor: Thomas Viola, MSW, LSW, LCADC

Develop an operational understanding of Wellness and Recovery; increase their understanding of the importance of Wellness and Recovery by developing an individualized Wellness Recovery Action Plan; develop an on-going self-monitoring plan to enhance their personal plan; conduct self-evaluations of professional performance applying ethical, legal, and professional standards to enhance self-awareness and performance; obtain appropriate continuing professional education; participate in ongoing supervision and consultation and develop and use strategies to maintain one's physical and mental health. 

C-507 Supervision, Course 58307, Mon and Wed, 6-9 PM
Remote-Live, 6 hours, 2 sessions     Instructor: Thomas Viola, MSW, LSW, LCADC

Describe supervision as described in NJ LCADC/CADC regulations; understand the benefits of supervision; distinguish among supervision, consultation, and personal therapy; understand the role of clinical supervision in helping the counselor identify critical issues and appropriate responses in the counseling relationship; know the necessary components to be incorporated when presenting a case in supervision; develop and utilize a range of options to explore and discuss personal feelings and concerns about clients; know when to contact their supervisor regarding potential legal and ethical situations and be familiar with State regulations regarding requirements for giving & receiving clinical supervision as an intern or as a CADC.