Join our comprehensive program designed to equip you with the skills needed to support those struggling with addiction.
Compassionate Care
Build essential empathy skills to create safe spaces for healing. Learn to listen deeply and respond with understanding.
Evidence-Based Practices
Master proven intervention methods backed by research. Our curriculum incorporates the latest advances in addiction science.
Practical Experience
Apply your knowledge in supervised real-world settings. Gain confidence through hands-on training with experienced mentors.
Led by recovery specialist Kris Bertelsen, our program prepares you to make a meaningful difference in communities affected by substance use disorders.
Addiction Recovery Program:
Our curriculum provides comprehensive training for those supporting individuals with substance use disorders. The core modules include:
Introduction to Addiction Science
Neurobiology of Substance Use Disorders
Screening, Assessment, and Diagnosis
Evidence-Based Counseling Techniques
Motivational Interviewing and Relapse Prevention
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Trauma-Informed Care
Cultural Competence and Ethics in Recovery
Family Systems and Support Networks
Field Practicum and Supervised Clinical Experience
Led by Kris Bertelsen, our program prepares you to make a difference in communities affected by substance use disorders.
Addiction Recovery Virtual Open House
May 20, 2025
Addiction Recovery
Kris Bertelsen (Program Lead AAS Addiction Recovery) Ameritas College