300 Hour Diplomate Program

Addiction Program Modules

Core Curriculum Outline

Number of Modules: 20

Hours per Module: 15 hours

Total Program Hours: 300 hours

Module Days: Saturday and Sunday

Method: Didactic Classroom

Class Hours: Saturday  10am to 7pm (1 hr for lunch)  ●  Sunday  8am to 2pm

Location:  Orlando Quality Suites

                  8200 Palm Parkway

                  Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, Florida

                  1-407-465-0200

This program can be started at any module, as they re-occur each year

                      see  Program Schedule for dates

THE MODULES & FACULTY ASSIGNED TO EACH ONE:

March 29 & 30, 2008  

Module One: Introduction, Comprehensive Mechanisms & Dynamics of Addictions & OCD

Definition of Addiction, The Five Addictions, Theories of Addiction; The Brain Reward Cascade, Disease Concept Of Addiction VS Therapeutic Community Model VS 12 Step Model.  The Five Multifactorial Components of Addictions.  State of Well-Being VS Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS).  The Brain Reward Cascade.

Instructor:  Carmine Pecoraro, PsyD., C.Ad., CAP, DACACD 

                    Rita Holder, DHL, C.Ad., CAC, CASAP, DACACD

April 5-6, 2008

Module Two:  Toxicology, Pharmaceuticals, Neutriceuticals, Withdrawal, Relapse and Treatment Plans

Toxicology of Abused Drugs, Pharmacology of Treatment Drugs, Indications vs drug interactions, neurotransmitter replacement therapies, neutriceuticals.  Diagnosis & management of Withdrawal, Relapse, Treatment Goals, Reward Deficiency Syndrome & The Brain Reward Cascade.

Instructor:  Andrew Mueller, D.C., B.S. Pharm., C.Ad.  (More About Instructor)

                 Jay M. Holder, D.C., CAP, DACACD

May 3-4, 2008

Module Three: Treatment Models, Grants and Program Development and Family Dynamics

Treatment History, Models and Components, Profile of Patients, Drug Courts, Federal Funding and Grants, Confidentiality, National Strategy, Legal Issues, Family Sculpting & Disfunctionality, Co-dependency, Interventions, Assessment and Placement Criteria, Program Development. 

Instructor: Barbara A. Phillips-Carey, PhD, C.Ad..

May 31-June 1, 2008

Module Four: Management of Withdrawal, Pediatrics, Pregnancy & Auriculotherapy

General Principles, Auriculotherapy and it's use in Diagnosis & Management of Withdrawal, Management of Pregnant Addicts and Detoxification of infants, Protracted Abstinence.
Instructor: Sony Canteenwala, D.C., C.Ad. & Rita Holder, C.Ad.,CASAP   more about Instructor)

June 28-29, 2008

Module Five: Dual Diagnosis, Evaluation and Treatment Strategies

It is estimated that 50 to 70% of all addicts have a co-occurring disorder.  Due to such high incidence, it is imperative that professionals become familiar with effective diagnostic and treatment protocol for these individuals.  Participants will learn how to complete an in-depth Biopsychosocial Assessment to evaluate for a co-occurring diagnosis.  In addition, treatment strategies and protocols will be introduced, along with applied pharmacology and symptomology of individuals exhibiting co-occurring disorders.

Instructor: Carmine Pecoraro, Psy.D., C.Ad., CAP, DACACD

July 26-27, 2008

Module Six: Family Issues and Dynamics, Co-Dependency, Diagnosis Screening and Assessment

Codependency, Family Issues and Dynamics, Screening & Assessment, EAP & Workplace Issues & Dynamics, Legal and Ethical Responsibilities/Concerns of The Impaired Physician/Professional.

Instructor: Barbara A. Phillips-Carey, PhD, C.Ad..

August 30-31, 2008

Module Seven: Counseling, Group Therapy & Relapse Prevention

The Principles and Mechanisms of Counseling.  Individual and Group Therapy.  Early, Middle & Late Signs of Relapse.  Relapse Prevention Strategies and Techniques.  Developing a Treatment Plan, Treatment Goals.  Enhance Innate Helping Skills, Learning How to Listen.

Instructor: Carmine Pecoraro, PsyD., C.Ad., CAP, DACACD

September 20-21, 2008

Module Eight: Creation & Organizational Management of Addiction Treatment Programs

This module is designed for those interested in opening their own treatment facility.  Modalities of treatment reviewed include: Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient and Partial Hospitalization Programs.  Participants will be introduced to various assets of designing and evaluating substance abuse treatment programs in addition to administrative aspects of managing such programs. Drug court, SAP & EAP programs will be discussed.  

October 25-26, 2008

Module Nine:  Diagnosis Strategies, Substances of Abuse

Establishing a Differential Diagnosis, Problems in Diagnosis, DSM IV Guidelines.  The Biopsychosocial Assessment.  Alcohol, Sedatives, Cocaine, Heroin, Methadone, Marijuana, Inhalants, Nicotine, Steroids.  Perceptual Disorders, Neuro-Synaptic Junction and Dynamics.

Instructor: Linda Ehlers, D.C., C.Ad., DDID, DAAPM

November 22-23, 2008

Module Ten:  Prevention, Education and Aftercare

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), Student Assistance Programs (SAP), Drugs and The Workplace/Schools, Societal Issues, The Outpatient Program, The Residential Program, Wilderness Programs, Boot Camp Programs, Three-Quarter Way and Half Way Houses, Reentry Strategies and Aftercare Plans and Strategies.

Instructor: Barbara A. Phillips-Carey, PhD, C.Ad.

December 13-14, 2008

Module Eleven:  Risk Management, Ethics, Laws and Rules, Confidentiality Regulations & Medical Errors

This module will focus on both Federal and State guidelines, rules, codes and laws concerning addiction treatment.  State and Federal Confidentiality regulations will be reviewed as well as its positive advantages as a Treatment Strategy.  The Marchmen Act, Baker Act & Madan Act.  The Florida Administrative Code 6SD-16 & CFR 42.  Code of Ethics.  Client rights.  HIPPA guidelines.  OSHA requirements. Ethical Responsibilities.    Provider/Client relationship.  Errors & omissions.  Professional competence & liabilities.  Other legal responsibilities.  State required forms are provided & reviewed.  Record keeping standards will be presented.

Instructor:  Larry Ashley, Ed.S., LADC, LMSW, CPGC

January 17-18, 2009

Module Twelve:  Eating Disorders: It's Not What You Are Eating, It's What's Eating You

This module will introduce participants to the various aspects of Eating Disorders.  DSM-IVTR Criteria, Medical Aspects, Signs and Symptoms, Mental Health Issues and Treatment Protocols will be presented.  The Stages of Eating Disorders, Medical Complications of Eating Disorders, Neurochemical Effects of Eating Disorders, Common Therapeutic Techniques for Eating Disorders, Diagnostic Criteria of Eating Disorders.

Instructor: Carmine Pecoraro, Psy.D., C.Ad., CAP, DACACD  

February 14-15, 2009

Module Thirteen:  Abnormal Psychology and Psychopathology  and Domestic Violence

This module will introduce participants to the various Mental Health Diagnoses.  Individuals will have an in-depth knowledge of the various conditions and will be introduced to their Etiology, Symptomology, Prognosis and Treatment.  DSM-IVTR utilization.  The Six Categories of Mental Health Conditions.  Focus On the Top Five Mental Health Conditions, their prognosis & treatment.

March 14-15, 2009

Module Fourteen: Health Outcomes, Research, Methodologies for Data Collection & Analysis of Practice Based Patient Data

Overview of Health Outcomes Data Collection, Data Analysis, Clinical Case Reports, Research Design, Regulations and Compliance Issues, Regulation Agencies, Case-Control Design, Scientific Writing

Instructor:  Robert H. Blanks, Ph.D., DACACD

April 18-19, 2009

Module Fifteen: Toxicology Testing & Screening & Assessment, Communicable Diseases & HIV/AIDS

Screens, confirmation tests, forensic tests; Saliva, blood, urine, sweat and breath tests; Detection times; Masking tests; Federal and State testing laws; Confidentiality/42 CFR; The MRO; Target organs; Testing for: Drug Courts, SAP Programs, EAP Programs, Outpatient Treatment Programs, Residential Treatment Programs.                                   

Instructor:  Larry Ashley, Ed.S., LADC, LMSW, LPC, C.Ad., CPGC

May 16-17, 2009

Module Sixteen: Managed-Care, HMOs, Credentialing, Federal, State & County Contract Provider Placement, Third Party Payment, Payment Contracts & Plans                           

Navigating managed-care, managed-care credentialing and placement, HMO credentialing and placement, contract provider status, contract provider credentialing and placement.  Preparation of contracts and techniques of contract submission.  Working codes & code development, diagnostic codes, treatment codes, response plans to insurance company requests.  Making codes work.

Instructor:  Ronald Jay Wellikoff, D.C., DACACD

June 13 & 4, 2009

Module Seventeen: Expressive Therapy, Mandalas, Journaling and Other Expressive Therapy Techniques

Expressive Therapy, Mandalas, Journaling.  Other Modalities, Art Therapy, Movement Therapy, Psychodrama, Therapy Techniques and Their Application, Case Management.

Instructor:  Carmine Pecoraro, Psy.D., C.Ad., CAP, DACACD

July 11-12, 2009

Module Eighteen:  Problem Gambling, Assessment & Treatment, Domestic Violence & Psychological Trauma

Problem Gambling and Definitions, Assessments in Problem Gambling, Treatment of Problem Gambling, Diagnostic Issues in Problem Gambling, Psychological Trauma, Domestic Violence, Legal Concerns in Domestic Violence, Domestic Violence-Resources, Differential Diagnosis and Diagnostic Issues of Domestic Violence, Other Risk-Taking Behaviors

Instructor:  Larry Ashley, Ed.S., LADC, LMSW, LPC, C.Ad., CPGC

August 8-9, 2009

Module Nineteen:  Research Grants & Acquisitions, Administration Paradigms & Research Strategies

Grants in General and Definitions, Research Grants, Other Funding and venues, Acquisitions, Resaerch Strategies, Administration Paradigms, Administration Strategies, Research Resources, Compliance Issues.

Instructor:  Matthew McCoy, D.C., DACS

September 12-13, 2009

Module Twenty:  The Medical Model & Therapeutic Community Model, Putting It All Together, Comprehensive Perspectives & Overview of All 20 Modules, Ethics and Ethical Concerns,  Qualifying Examinations I & II

Instructor: Barbara Phillips-Carey, PhD., C.Ad. and Rita Holder, DHL, C.Ad., CAC, CASAP, DACACD