Brown University Center for Alcohol & Addiction Studies: Distance Learning Program

Welcome to the CAAS Distance Learning Program

The Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies Distance Learning Program is a collaborative effort between the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies and the Program in Public Health located within the Alpert School of Medicine at Brown University in Providence, RI. 

The purpose of the Distance Learning Program is to provide a range of health care professionals including addiction treatment providers, counselors, social workers, nurses, psychologists, and physicians with access to continuing education courses covering a range of topics relating to advances in addiction treatment and prevention. Please view the calendar below for a list of upcoming courses and information.

The program provides flexible pricing for each 8-10 credit course based on the level of continuing education credential selected as follows:

Credentialing Level Cost
Addiction Treatment Specialists (NAADAC)$60
*Counselors (NBCC)$60
Social Workers (NASW) $80
Psychologists (APA) $100
**Physicians (CME; Brown Med)$125

*Application pending.  Anticipated availability by June, 2009.
**Select courses only

See Accreditation page for more detail.

CAAS Course Calendar


Start DateCourse TitleInstructor
06/22/2009
Registration Open		409 Introduction to Ethics: Managing Ethical Dilemmas and Risk-Management IssuesFrederic Reamer Ph.D.
06/22/2009
Registration Open		410 Cognitive Behavioral TherapyJustin Engasser Ph.D.
06/29/2009
Registration Open		411 Basic Group Counseling SkillsDee Lexandra Ph.D.
06/29/2009
Registration Open		412 Simply Being: The Appropriate Use of Self In The Therapeutic Relationship With Addicted AdultsPatricia Burke MSW, LCSW
07/13/2009
Registration Open		413 Battered Women and AddictionsSteven Horovitz MA
07/20/2009
Registration Open		414 Harm Reduction TechnologyDavid Duncan Dr.P.H., CAS
07/20/2009
Registration Open
415 Recovery Community OrganizationsJames Wuelfing BA, CPP, NRPP
07/20/2009
Registration Open		416 Advanced Pharmacology: Staying Current with Drugs of AbuseKevin Scheel MS, MAC, LMFT
07/27/2009
Registration Open		419 Leadership: Does the Rest of the World Look Like a Nail?Diane Sherman Ph.D., NCAC-II
07/27/2009
Registration Open
418 Effective Strategies For Engaging Youth With Co-Occurring DisordersMike Torch MA, LADC, CCS
07/27/2009
Registration Open
417 Working with Latinos/as in Addiction TreatmentHaner Hernadez Ph.D., CADAC II, LADC I
08/03/2009
Registration Open		421 Motivational Interviewing: Skills and TechniquesLaura Saunders MSSW
08/03/2009
Registration Open		420 Strength Based Substance Abuse Treatment for Iraq and Afghanistan VeteransDee Lexandra Ph.D.
08/10/2009
Registration Open		423 Managing Diversity: Developing an Inclusive Work Environment and Culturally Relevant Human ServicesDeoshore Haig MSW

Note: Course schedules are subject to change without notice.


Learn more about the Brown University Distance Learning Program here:

• View our Participation Guidelines
• Get a complete listing of DLP courses
• See a complete listing of DLP faculty

Receive announcements as courses open for registration! To join the DLP Course Announcement listserve, please contact Monte Bryant.