ADVANCED FUNDAMENTALS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE

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Prerequisite: Baccalaureate degree from fully accredited undergraduate institution. This course covers the role of the Student Assistance Coordinator (SAC) in New Jersey schools; curriculum guidelines and implementation issues; child and adolescent development; school culture; staff training and development; employee assistance programs, legislation and code; dynamics of policy and program development; role of the child study team; treatment and rehabilitation; and parental outreach programs. It also relates to those involved in prevention and counseling in the broader community.