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Diploma in Drug counseling

The Diploma in Drug Counseling at SIBA is a comprehensive program that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and practical insights needed to effectively support individuals dealing with substance use challenges.

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Course Overview

The Drug Counseling is designed to develop knowledge, understanding, and competence of working in the field of Drug Counseling through providing the foundation knowledge needed to work with individuals struggling with substance use problems theoretically and practically. Substance abuse counseling, simply Drug Counseling is a whole process of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation with counseling on the use of illegal drugs for purpose other than which are meant to be used. The final goal is to prepare an aspiring substance use counselor for more advanced counseling courses in the field.

  • Acquire theoretical foundations and professional knowledge related to drug abuse.

  • Learn about various psychoactive substances and their effects.

  • Understand the causes of addictive behavior.

  • Identify the unique characteristics and needs of individuals dealing with substance abuse.

  • Develop essential intervention skills for working with these individuals.

  • Explore effective assessment and evaluation techniques.

  • Gain practical insights into counseling strategies and approaches.

  • Learn about legal and ethical considerations in drug counseling.

  • Address issues related to prevention and treatment of substance abuse.

  • Be prepared for a fulfilling career in the field of drug counseling.

The course takes 1 year to complete.

The program focuses on providing knowledge and skills to work effectively in the field of drug counseling, helping individuals with substance use problems.

Graduates can pursue careers as substance abuse counselors, addiction therapists, or work in rehabilitation centers, hospitals, or government agencies.

The primary entry requirement is a GCE O/L qualification or a Certificate Course in Drug Counseling.

Course Requirements

To ensure accessibility to a broad spectrum of learners, the Diploma in Drug Counseling program has established flexible requirements. For local candidates, successful completion of the GCE O/L qualification provides entry to the program, while foreign candidates are considered based on equivalent qualifications to GCE O/L or the requirements for university admission in their respective countries.

Language requirements

  • Proficiency in English is essential.

Entry requirements

  • GCE O/L qualification

  • Certificate Course in Drug Counseling

Course requirements

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Course Plan

Advanced Certificate Level

Counseling skills, Theories, Therapies for drug Counselors II

Introduction to Buddhist Counseling and other wholistic approaches II

Screening, Intake, Assessment treatment planning documentation for drug counseling professionals II

 Common Co-occurring mental and medical disorders/ and overview for drug counselors.

 Case management for drug Counselors

 Education & Prevention II

 

Diploma Level

Physiology and Pharmacology for drug Counselors II

Introduction to Buddhist Counseling and other wholistic approaches III

Counseling skills, Theories, Therapies for drug Counselors III

 Crisis Interventions for drug Counselors

Introduction to drug law and ethics II

 Research Methodology

 Reflective Essay