Major: Career Studies Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling at Blue Ridge Community College


The Career Studies Certificate in Career Studies Certificate in Substance Abuse Counseling is part of the Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other program at Blue Ridge Community College

The Substance Abuse Counseling program will prepare students to work as an assistant with individuals who have alcohol and drug abuse and addition problems. The Substance Abuse Counseling program is designed to fulfill the Virginia state educational requirements for the certification of substance abuse counselor assistant. To meet substance abuse counselor assistant certification requirements, the applicant is expected to meet specific educational requirements including didactic and experiential learning with a supervised internship required.

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VCCS Plan Code:221-480-30
CIP Code:51.1599

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