RSS 103
Professional Techniques
Elgin Community College · Fall 2026
Catalog description
Prerequisite: Admission into the Recovery Support Specialist Program ^ In this course, students will study various clinical components necessary to be an effective Recovery Support Specialist. Topics include Harm Reduction, Stages of Change and Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care, Cognitive Behavioral and Strength-Based Interventions, Behavioral Modification Techniques, Working with Families, and Working with Youth. Special Note: Only individuals with lived experience as consumers of mental health, substance use disorder, or dual diagnoses services are eligible to take the State exam leading to Certification. (1.2) Proficiency Credit: Not Available Pass/No Credit: Not Available
Sections
Current meeting, instructor, credit, and enrollment details
100
FullSeats: 20/20 seats Last recorded: Jul 25, 2026, 9:22 PM- Days & times
- We · 12:30 – 3:35 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 26 – Dec 16
- Location
- Bldg B 252
- Instructor
- Andrew Beck
400
FullSeats: 20/20 seats Last recorded: Jul 25, 2026, 9:22 PM- Days & times
- Mo · 5:00 – 8:15 PM
- Meeting dates
- Aug 24 – Aug 24Aug 24 – Dec 14Sep 14 – Sep 14Sep 28 – Sep 28Oct 12 – Oct 12Nov 9 – Nov 9Dec 14 – Dec 14
- Location
- Bldg B 252*
- Instructor
- Staff