Addictions
Institute
Training
for
Addictions
Practitioners
Professional Training in Addictions Counseling
Florida Addictions Institute
The Florida Addictions Institute provides four substance abuse treatment and prevention education services:
1. INSTITUTE: Certificate Program in Addictions Counseling
Twelve-month comprehensive educational program providing all the substance abuse education required by the Florida Certification Board to be eligible to become a credentialed addictions counselor. Classes in Fort Myers & Palm Beach. See below and links on left.
2. CONFERENCE: Annual Conference on Addictive Disorders
The Eighth Annual Conference on Addictive Disorders provides 20 state/national CEU/CME's for most professionals. Held at one of the finest resorts on Florida's Gulf Coast, this conference which combines learning the latest information with luxury and relaxation is a sure winner. MAY 26-28, 2009. See below and links on left.
3. VISITING PROFESSORS: Individualized Training at Your Facility
FAI will design training to meet the unique needs of your organization, and provide this training at your location. See below. More information: 239 573 0311.
4. INTENSIVE TRAINING SERIES: In Depth Courses
In-depth courses in Fort Myers and Palm Beach on a variety of specific topics, including Relapse Prevention, Criminal Justice, and Co-Occurring Disorders. See below. More information: 239 573 0311.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Florida Addictions Institute Administrative Office
1490 NE Pine Island Road # 6-F
Cape Coral, FL 33909
P: 239 573 0311 F: 239 573 8655
Executive Director Keral Kronseder Vogt
ExecutiveDirector@FlAddictionsInstitute.org
Finance Director Susan Gill Public Relations Director Deborah Comella
edcoordinator@FlAddictionsInstitute.org PRDirector@FlAddictionsInstitute.org
INSTITUTE
Certificate Program
in
Addictions Counseling
FAI Certificate Program
Florida Addictions Institute (FAI)
offers a 12-month, 350-CEU Certifi-
cate Program in Addictions Counseling
which is held evenings or weekends.
This Certificate Program fulfills all
substance abuse education require-
ments of the Florida Certification Board
to become a certified addictions
counseling professional in the State of
Florida at all credentialing levels:
Certified Addictions Professional
Certified Addictions Counselor
Certified Addictions Specialist
Who Should Attend?
FAI is appropriate for students with or
without a college degree because
credentialling as an addiction counselor
in Florida has three levels (above), with
only the highest requiring a college
degree.
Similarly, FAI is appropriate for
students with or without experience
working in the subtance abuse field:
Individuals employed in the field and
pursusing career advancement.
Individuals seeking to enter the field
of substance abuse treament or
prevention.
Florida licensed counselors (LCSW,
LMFT, LMHC, DO, & Psychologist)
and pursuing addictions creden-
tialing to enhance marketability.
Why Choose FAI?
FAI's courses focus on providing the
specific knowledge and skills that
addictions professionals need. FAI's
adult learner model allows completion
in 12-months while continuing current
employment. Plus, FAI's free career
preparation course assists students in
resume writing, interviewing skills, and
networking.
Two FAI Locations
The Florida Addictions Institute
provides its Certificate Program in
addictions Counseling in two locations:
Fort Myers and Palm Beach
In this way, people from across the state
have the opportunity to partic-ipate in
this edcational experience.
People within commuting distance of
Southwest Florida can attend evening
and occasional weekend classes in Fort
Myers, and people living near Florida's
East coast or in other locations through-
out the state can drive to Palm Beach to
attend weekend classes.
Requirements
Although many students already have a
college degree, it is not required. FAI
does require:
Commitment to a 12-month
course of study.
For recovering students, at least
3-years freedom from chemical
use problems.
Click here for more FAI information
CONFERENCE
8th Annual Conference
on
Addictive Disorders
May 26-28, 2009
Fort Myers, Florida USA
21 CEU's
Fulfill annual continuing education (CEU)
requirements for most professions
at one conference.
National: NBCC (Approval # SP1661)
NADAAC (Provider # 730)
Florida:
LMHC, LMFT, LCSW (through NBCC
and NADAAC)
All Florida Certification Board Credentials
Addictions: CAP, CAC, CAS, DO's &
Psychologists with CAP
Prevention: CPP, CPS
Behavioral Health: CBHT
Criminal Justice: CDJAP
Mental Health: CMHP
Recovery: CRPS
Child Welfare: CWCM
Law Enforcement, Corrections & Probation
Professionals
Learn While You Relax
in Paradise
Click Here for Conference Information
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VISITING PROFESSORS
Individualized Training
at
Your Facility
FAI will provide a range of courses and
programs at your facility whch is
designed to meet the unique needs of
your staff. Training ranges from the
complete FAI Certificate Program in
Addictions Counseling to the training
required for Certified Behavioral
Technicians, to specialized courses on
Co-Occuring disorders. All training
awards CEU's. To discuss the Visiting
Professor Program, please phone 239
573 0311.
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INTENSIVE
TRAINING SERIES
In-Depth Courses
FAI's Intensive Training Series
provides in-depth training on specific
topics, such as: Motivational
Interviewing to Improve Treatment
Outcome, Diagnosing Co-Occuring
Disorders, and Treatment Plans for
Correctional Facilities. Courses usually
award 7.0 CEU's. Info: 239 573 0311.
Next in-depth course
Assessing and Diagnosing
Adolescent Substance Abuse
December 6, 2008, 9 AM - 5 PM
Fort Myers
