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

Locations:   Las Vegas, Nevada  

                   Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino

                   1-800-800-2981

                  Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino (Starting in April, 2009)

                  129 E. Fremont Street

                  1-800-828-6206

                  Orlando Quality Suites  Modules  10 - 20

                  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 order of presentation

THE DATES, LOCATION & FACULTY ASSIGNED TO EACH COURSE:

January 17-18, 2009 Orlando

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  

January 24 & 25, 2009  Las Vegas

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.

February 14-15, 2009  Orlando

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  Orlando

Comprehensive Mechanisms and Dynamics of Addictions & OCD

Definition of Addiction, The Five Addictions, theories of Addictions; The Brain Reward Cascade, Disease Concept of Addiction, Multi-factorial Addiction components, Toxicology & Laboratory testing.

Instructor:   Barbara A. Phillips-Carey, PhD., C.Ad & Jay Holder, D.C., CAP, DACACD     (More About Instructor

April 18-19, 2009 Orlando

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                          

April 25 & 26, 2009  Las Vegas

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:  Jay M. Holder, D.C., CAP, DACACD

May 16-17, 2009 Orlando

The Brain Reward Cascade, Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS)

The Brain Reward Cascade, Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS).  Diagnosis & Management of Withdrawal, Relapse, Case Review, Treatment Goals.

Instructor:  Jay Holder, D.C., CAP, SAP, CASAP, DACACD

May 23 & 24, 2009 Las Vegas

The Brain Reward Cascade, Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS)

The Brain Reward Cascade, Reward Deficiency Syndrome (RDS).  Diagnosis & Management of Withdrawal, Relapse, Case Review, Treatment Goals.

Instructor:  Jay Holder, D.C., CAP, SAP, CASAP, DACACD & Joseph Bradley, D.C., C.Ad., DACACD

June 13 & 4, 2009 Orlando

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

June 20 & 21, 2009 Las Vegas 

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 11-12, 2009 Orlando

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

July 25 & 26, 2009 Las Vegas

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: Joseph Bradley, D.C., C.Ad., DACACD 

August 8-9, 2009 Orlando

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

August 22 & 23, 2009 Las Vegas

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. & Jay M. Holder, D.C., CAP, DACACD   more about Instructor)

September 12-13, 2009 Orlando

The Medical Model & Therapeutic Community Model, Ethics and Ethical Concerns

Instructor: Barbara Phillips-Carey, PhD., C.Ad. and Jay M. Holder, D.C., CAP, DACACD   more about Instructor)

September 12 & 13, 2009 Las Vegas

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                     

October 17 & 18, 2009 Las Vegas

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

November 14 & 15, 2009 Las Vegas

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

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: Joseph Bradley, D.C., C.Ad., DACACD

March 13 & 14, 2010  Las Vegas

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  

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