Degree and Certificate Outcomes at PCC

Degree and Certificate Outcomes

Degree Outcomes
Meet the Addiction Counselor Certification of Oregon (ACCBO) educational requirements for the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Level II (CADC II) including having a minimum of 720 hours of the 1000 work experience hours required by ACCBO to be eligible for the CADC I exam.
Follow established professional addiction counseling standards and clinical procedures to conduct intake assessments and evaluations and co-facilitate addiction treatment groups in a clinical setting.
Complete record keeping obligations, deliver educational presentations, and participate in staff meetings in accordance with professional standards.
Effectively utilize clinical supervision to hone and further develop their addiction specific counseling skills.

Degree Outcomes
Demonstrate the general knowledge and skills necessary to work in direct and/or indirect service in a variety of addiction counseling contexts.
Use developed skills, methods, and standards to support the needs of diverse client populations.
Apply an understanding of ethical guidelines and other industry standards related to addiction counseling practice.
Apply an understanding of cultural awareness, anti-oppression and trauma-informed principles to support the health and well-being of diverse clients and communities.

Degree Outcomes
Meet the Addiction Counselor Certification of Oregon (ACCBO) educational requirements for the Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Level II (CADC II).
Follow established professional addiction counseling standards and clinical procedures to conduct intake assessments and evaluations and co-facilitate addiction treatment groups in a clinical setting.
Complete record keeping obligations, deliver educational presentations, and participate in staff meetings in accordance with professional standards.
Effectively utilize clinical supervision to hone and further develop addiction specific counseling skills.