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  & Orlando, Florida

                  Orlando Quality Suites 

                  8200 Palm Parkway

                  Lake Buena Vista, Orlando

                  407-465-0200                               ANY 20 CLASSES, OR 10 CLASSES & 3-WEEK CLINICAL RESIDENCY WILL BE AWARDED THE DIPLOMATE

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

                      see  Program Schedule for dates and locations for each presentation

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  

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.

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.

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

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                          

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

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

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

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

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 

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

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)

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)

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

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

Private Practice Implementation, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Student Assistance Programs, and the US DOT SAP
Instructor: Jay M. Holder, D.C., CAP, SAP, CASAP, DACACD & Barbara A. Phillips-Carey, PhD 

Treatment Models, Grants, Program Development and Family Dynamics

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

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

Creation and Organizational Management of Addiction Treatment Programs

This module is designed for those interested in opening and/or operating 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.  HIPPA guidelines will be presented.

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

Interventions, The Process, Models & Tactics& Family Strategies

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

Developing, Funding & Operating Addiction Treatment Programs w/Mental Health & Drug Addicted Clients

The human services business challenges. Developing addiction program public & private. Developing mental health program. Funding issues for substance abuse and mental health. Operational Issues and problematic issues. licensure requirements

Instructor:  Phillip Diaz, MSW, LLD(H), DACACD

Risk Taking Behaviors

Sex Addiction, Gambling, Shoplifting and other risk-taking behaviors

Instructor:  Joseph Bradley, M.S., D.C., DNS, C.Ad., DACACD

Implementation of Chronic Disease Model in Addiction & Compulsive Disorders

Therapy Paradigms:  Acute vs. Chronic; Functional PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome); Psychosomatic Influences in Chronic Syndrome; Practical Spiritual Counseling/Cognitive Processes.

Instructor:  Ron Jahner, N.D., Ac., DACACD(c)