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

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Welcome to the Addiction Technology Transfer Center
of New England Distance Learning Program
@ Brown University's CAAS

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 6-10 credit course based on the level of continuing education credential selected as follows:

Credentialing Level Cost
Addiction Treatment Specialists (NAADAC)$60
CT Certification Board (CCB) - an IC&RC affiliate
No Certificate
**Counselors (NBCC)
**Social Workers (NASW) $80

**Select courses only

See Accreditation page for more details.

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Learn more about The Addiction Technology Transfer Center of New England Distance Learning Program here:

• View our Participation Guidelines
• Tips for being a successful online learner
• Get a complete listing of DLP courses
• See a complete listing of DLP faculty

To receive announcements as courses open for registration join our course announcement listserve Click here enter your name and email address, then click (Join ATTCNE-ANN) to add yourself to the course announcement listserve.

Course Calendar

The ATTC of New England DLP @ Brown University reserves the right to postpone or cancel any course without advance notice. Course schedules are subject to change as a result of course registrations, instructor availability, or website maintenance.

Start DateCourse TitleInstructor
05/07/2012
Registration Open
613 Boundary Issues and Dual Relationships in the Treatment of AddictionsFrederic Reamer Ph.D.
05/07/2012
Registration Open
614 Adolescent Chemical Dependency: Current Perspectives And Treatment ApproachesMike Torch MA, LADC, CCS
05/14/2012
Registration Open
617 Understanding the Language of Warriors: Substance Abuse Treatment for Iraq and Afghanistan VeteransDee Lexandra Ph.D.
05/14/2012
Registration Open
616 Chemical Dependency and WomenSuzanne Smoller L-RCSW, CASAC, CPP, ACSW
05/21/2012
Registration Open
618 Basic Group Counseling SkillsDee Lexandra Ph.D.
05/28/2012
Waiting List
615 Implementing Five Session Motivational Enhancement Therapy/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MET/CBT5): An Evidence Based Brief ApproachJohn Thompson MA, CDP, LMHC
05/28/2012
Registration Open
619 Pregnancy, Substance Use and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum DisordersEnid Watson M.Div.
06/04/2012
Waiting List
620 Leadership: Does the Rest of the World Look Like a Nail?Diane Sherman Ph.D., NCAC-II
06/04/2012
Waiting List
621 Developing Culturally Competent Recovery Plans - Person-Centered Planning Using the Recovery ModelOmi Sade Ali M.A., LADC, CCS
06/11/2012
Registration Open
622 Substance Use Disorders Among Older AdultsDavid Duncan Dr.P.H., CAS, FAAHB
06/18/2012
Registration Open
623 The Impact of Chemical Dependency on The FamilySuzanne Smoller L-RCSW, CASAC, CPP, ACSW
06/18/2012
Registration Open
624 The Core Functions of Addictions CounselingJohn Thompson MA, CDP, LMHC
06/25/2012
Registration Open
627 AOD and Disabilities: Current Perspectives And Treatment ApproachesWilliam Pellicio MA, LICSW, LCDP
06/25/2012
Waiting List		626 Implementing Five Session Motivational Enhancement Therapy/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MET/CBT5): An Evidence Based Brief ApproachJohn Thompson MA, CDP, LMHC
07/02/2012
Registration Open
625 Motivational Interviewing: FundamentalsLaura Saunders MSSW
07/02/2012
Registration Open
628 Treatment Planning MATRSPat Ristaino Dutton RNC, MS, MLADC, LCS
07/09/2012
Registration Open
629 Introduction to Ethics: Managing Ethical Dilemmas and Risk-Management IssuesFrederic Reamer Ph.D.