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 Addiction Technology Transfer Center of New England, 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

*Application approved August 2010. Pending implementation.
**Select courses only
The Brown DLP no longer offers APA Endorsed Trainings.

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CAAS Course Calendar

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Start Date	Course Title	Instructor
08/23/2010 Registration Closed	502 Harm Reduction Technology	David Duncan Dr.P.H., CAS, FAAHB
08/23/2010 Registration Open	503 Dual Diagnosed Treatment: A MAP to Recovery	Marc Bono PsyD
08/30/2010 Registration Open	504 Mindfulness in Addiction Counseling	Patricia Burke MSW, LCSW
08/30/2010 Registration Open	505 Battered Women and Addictions	Deoshore Haig MSW
09/06/2010 Registration Open	506 Cognitive Behavioral Therapy	Justin Enggasser Ph.D.
09/13/2010 Registration Open	507 Motivational Interviewing: Fundamentals	Laura Saunders MSSW
09/20/2010 Registration Open	509 Boundary Issues and Dual Relationships in the Treatment of Addictions	Frederic Reamer Ph.D.
09/27/2010 Registration Open	510 Adolescent Chemical Dependency: Current Perspectives And Treatment Approaches	Mike Torch MA, LADC, CCS
10/04/2010 Registration Open	512 Treatment Planning MATRS	Pat Ristaino Dutton RNC, MS, MLADC, LCS
10/04/2010 Waiting List	513 The Impact of Chemical Dependency on The Family	Suzanne Smoller MSW, RCSW, CASAC, CPP, ACSW
10/11/2010 Registration Open	514 Substance Abuse Among Older Adults	David Duncan Dr.P.H., CAS, FAAHB
10/18/2010 Registration Open	515 Basic Group Counseling Skills	Dee Lexandra Ph.D.
10/25/2010 Registration Open	516 Motivational Interviewing: Providing Direction and Rolling With Resistance	Laura Saunders MSSW

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

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