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HEALTH CARE & COUNSELING
Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counseling & Studies
Certificate Courses
The UCLA Extension Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate is approved by California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals Education Institute (CCAPP-EI). This certificate meets the educational requirements for those seeking professional certification from CCAPP (formerly CAADAC) and its certification board, CCAPP Credentialing. It is each student’s responsibility to select the board through which they seek certification and become familiar with the requirements of that chosen board.
Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to mentalhealth@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.
COM HLT UL 731
Information Session and New Student Orientation: Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate
Participation in this free online course is mandatory for all new students. This information session and new student orientation reviews how UCLA Extension’s Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate can help you reach your career goals. The UCLA Extension Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate meets the educational requirements for those seeking professional certification from the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP) and its certification board, CCAPP Credentialing. Topics for the information session and orientation include an overview of the program curriculum and requirements, a review of key resources to aid students in their studies, and an overview of the supervised field work practicum.
Reg# 397714
Fee: $0
No refund after 15 Aug. M Online
Aug. 5-16
Prerequisite for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate Fall 2024 Cohort. Enrollment limited; early enrollment required. Enrollment deadline: Aug. 15.
Uninstructed Lab
COM HLT 889
Study Skills and Other Key Preparations for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate
0.6 CEUs
This one-day seminar is designed for students who are returning to school for the first time in many years and may lack the skills necessary to make the most out of their continuing education experience. It is intended to help students make the transition to college-level education. Students assess their learning strengths and practice note-taking skills, reading comprehension, 16 specific study skills and strategies for essay writing.
Reg# 397713
Fee: $169
No refund after 18 Aug. A Live Online 1 mtg
Monday, 6:30-9:30pm, Aug. 19
Remote Classroom
Prerequisite for the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate. Required for students who have not completed an associate or higher-level degree. To waive this course, unofficial transcripts are required.
Enrollment deadline: Aug. 18.
Courtney Clark Ph.D. in cognitive psychology
COM HLT X 470.3
Developmental Aspects of Psychology and Addiction
2.0 units
This course provides students with a basic level of understanding of the etiology of addiction and clinical implications derived from the application of psychology to chemically dependent behavior. To understand its complicated nature as a disease, the course focuses on current genetic and environmental research in the development of substance use disorders. Specific topics to be covered include the biological, developmental, psychological, environmental and social factors that lead to vulnerability to addictions; symptoms of addictive disorders; and prevalence across the life span among target populations, including adolescents, seniors, families and those with trauma exposure. We also examine various treatment approaches from a developmental perspective, including translational approaches to treatment that bridge biology and behavior.
Reg# 397716
Fee: $465
No refund after 25 June
A Live Online
5 mtgs
Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, June 25-July 23
Remote Classroom
Required course in the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate. Restricted course; call (310) 825-7093 for permission to enroll. Web enrollments automatically generate a “Permission to Enroll” request.
Enrollment deadline: July 1. Visitors not permitted. Tara Tarian PsyD
COM HLT X 470.6
Law and Ethics for Addiction Professionals
2.0 units
This course is designed to help students clarify their own beliefs and values, review the dynamics of the profession’s Code of Ethics, gain knowledge about legal implications and explore ethical issues related to substance use disorder counseling. In addition, students learn about the scope of practice for certified addiction counselors.
Reg# 397717
Fee: $485
No refund after 6 Aug.
A Live Online
6 mtgs
Tuesday, 6:30-9:30pm, July 30-Sept. 3
Remote Classroom
Required course in the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate. Restricted course; call (310) 825-7093 for permission to enroll. Web enrollments automatically generate a “Permission to Enroll” request.
Enrollment deadline: Aug. 5. Visitors not permitted. Instructor to be announced
COM HLT X 470.10
Family Counseling Skills
4.0 units
This course provides a brief overview of the theoretical and practical methods of assessing and implementing the basic counseling skills for treating substance use disorders in family systems. Information is presented through lectures and interactive discussions. Students are expected to acquire a knowledge base to apply treatment models in counseling, supporting interventions and collaborating with other professionals. The course inspires students to connect their own experience with family systems by tracking behavior patterns in their own family of origin and the relationships they have inside and outside of the family.
Prerequisite(s): COM HLT X 470.5 Introduction to Counseling and the 12 Core Functions, COM HLT X 470.7 Individual Counseling Skills, COM HLT X 470.9 Group Counseling Skills.
Reg# 397715
Fee: $705
No refund after 10 July
A Live Online 11 mtgs
Thursday, 6:30-9:30pm, June 27-Sept. 12
Remote Classroom
No meeting July 4.
Required course in the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Certificate. Restricted course; call (310) 825-7093 for permission to enroll. Web enrollments automatically generate a “Permission to Enroll” request.
Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: July 3. & Berenice D. Rosillo, LMFT
For more information call (310) 825-7093.
Fitness Instruction
COM HLT X 421.1
Biomechanics: Analysis of Human Movement
4.0 units 2.0 CEUs
This course covers the biomechanical analysis of human movement based on the mechanical laws of motion. By the end of the course, students are able to apply mechanical laws of applied physics to human movement, solve biomechanical problems using the laws of applied physics, and understand how musculoskeletal structures affect human movement.
Prerequisite(s): Basic course in anatomy and physiology.
Reg# 398311
Fee: $830
No refund after 28 June
M Online
June 24-Sept. 8
NSCA has approved two CEUs for CSCS, NSCA-CPT, CSPS, or TSAC-F certificants who successfully complete this course.
Elective credit in Exercise Science Fitness Specialist Certificate.
Enrollment limited to 25 students. Enrollment deadline: June 28. 7
John Farr, M.S., M.A., CSCS, USAW, strength and conditioning coach
PHYSCI X 400.6
Human Anatomy and Physiology
4.0 units
This course provides an introduction to the structure; function; and integration of cells, tissues and organs of the human body. Students learn about the muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, renal, endocrine, reproductive, sensory and cognitive systems. Instruction develops from molecular and cellular principles through organs and organ systems. It also covers energy metabolism and fluid compartments; homeostasis and responses to stress; and central nervous system functions in movement, consciousness and language.
Reg# 398310
Fee: $830
No refund after 28 June
M Online
June 24-Sept. 8
Meets Physiology requirement in Exercise Science Fitness Specialist Certificate.
Enrollment deadline: June 28. 7
Alin Akopians, M.D., Ph.D.
PHYSCI X 449
The Human Body: How It Functions
4.0 units
The body is a dynamic organism exhibiting a complex integration of biochemical, mechanical and physical functions. This course provides a systems approach in order to understand the normal function of cells, nerves, hormones, muscles, respiratory system, heart and circulation, immune system, digestion and metabolism.
Reg# 398309
Fee: $830
No refund after 28 June
M Online
June 24-Sept. 8
This course provides a foundation for additional required courses in the Fitness Instruction Certificate and should be taken first. Meets physiology requirement in Exercise Science Fitness Specialist Certificate
Enrollment deadline: June 28. 7
John Farr, M.S., M.A., CSCS, USAW, strength and conditioning coach
PHYSCI X 450
Exercise Physiology
4.0 units
This course provides fitness instructors with an in-depth exposure to the interaction of the cardiovascular, respiratory, endocrine, nervous and musculoskeletal systems during exercise. Instruction emphasizes practical application of the physiologic concepts in determining fitness levels, prescribing exercise, and monitoring people for signs of overexertion and underlying disease. Topics include energy metabolism; the circulatory, respiratory, neuromuscular and endocrine systems; environmental considerations; principles of exercise training; and theories of obesity and weight control, exercise, age and disease. Prerequisite(s): Basic course in human biology or anatomy and physiology.
Reg# 398308
Fee: $830
No refund after 28 June
M Online
June 24-Sept. 8
Required course in Exercise Science Fitness Specialist Certificate Enrollment limited to 25 students. Enrollment deadline: June 28 Perry L Powell MS, MBA; director, Western U.S., EDS.
PHYSCI X 451
Introduction to Human Nutrition
4.0 units
This course provides students with a background in the basics of nutrition and stresses the link between nutrition practices, health, disease and exercise performance. Topics include macronutrient needs; vitamins, minerals and other supplements; energy balance; weight control; the effects of nutrient excesses and deficiencies on performance; ergogenic aids; eating disorders; and how to recognize nutrition practices that may require professional referral. Students also gain practical knowledge through understanding nutrition labeling and evaluating literature.
Reg# 398307
Fee: $830
No refund after 28 June
M Online
June 24-Sept. 8
Required course in Exercise Science Fitness Specialist Certificate. Enrollment deadline: June 28. 7
Suzanne Elizondo, Suzanne Elizondo, MS, RDN, NBC-HWC, is a registered dietitian nutritionist and board-certified health and wellness coach in private practice. Ms. Elizondo provides individual consultations, group programming, and corporate workshops. She also teaches nutrition counseling in the Nutrition & Food Science Department at the California State University, Los Angeles.
PHYSCI X 452
Applied Anatomy and Biomechanics
4.0 units
This course provides fitness instructors with an understanding of musculoskeletal anatomy and the application of basic biomechanical principles to the moving body. This application allows fitness instructors to analyze a movement and identify poor mechanics that could contribute to injury, design exercises for particular muscle groups, and more safely and effectively advise on the use of exercise equipment.
Prerequisite(s): PHYSCI X 400.6 or PHYSCI X 449.
Reg# 398306
Fee: $830
No refund after 28 June
M Online
June 24-Sept. 8
Required course in Exercise Science Fitness Specialist Certificate
Enrollment deadline: June 28. 7
Elizabeth Likes, M.A., exercise physiologist and educator
Patient Advocacy
HLT POL X 407.8
Care Planning and Patient Navigation
4.0 units
Care planning and navigation are key skills that all patient advocates will use in their daily work. This culminating course outlines the critical knowledge and skills necessary for advocates to create roadmaps for patient navigation and care planning. Course work provides the opportunity for students to integrate the knowledge and practice some of the skills they have acquired in the prerequisite courses utilizing simulated patient case studies. Topics include importance of documentation, scope of practice, practice specialization, motivational interviewing, the art of conducting assessments, community resources, working through difficult patient situations and formulating a self-care plan. Students create a simulated patient case study in the first week of class and develop a care plan and roadmap for navigation, which is presented during the last week of class. In addition, they participate in a patient management meeting every three weeks with their assigned team members to discuss patient cases and resources for care planning.
Reg# 398305
Fee: $830
No refund after 28 June
M Online
June 24-Sept. 8
Required course in the Patient Advocacy Certificate. Restricted course; call (310) 825-7093 for permission to enroll. Web enrollments automatically generate a “Permission to Enroll” request.
Enrollment limited to 25 students. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 28. 7
Adisa Cartwright
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