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Ashworth College Diploma in Social Services Assistant: Substance Abuse
Ashworth College

Diploma in Social Services Assistant: Substance Abuse

Norcross, USA

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    About: The Diploma in Social Services Assistant: Substance Abuse focuses on equipping students with the skills needed to support individuals dealing with substance use challenges. The curriculum includes understanding addiction theories, intervention strategies, and the ethical issues in social work.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can work as substance abuse counselors, social service assistants, or support workers in various settings, including rehabilitation centers and community agencies.

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Working in social services requires compassion and patience—and the training to know how to help in a variety of different situations. Our online Social Services Assistant training is a great place to kick-start your career, especially if you want to help people with substance abuse issues get back on their feet. Although this course isn’t designed to qualify you to act as a counselor, it could contribute to a portion of the alcohol and other drug abuse (AODA) domains used in the counseling credentialing process. When you choose Ashworth College, you’re choosing the freedom to learn at your own pace, on your own schedule. Graduate in as few as four months with a solid foundation to start pursuing a fulfilling career helping people who are dealing with addiction.

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