CASAC Training Program

RESEARCH & TRAINING

Freedom Institute for Research and Training on the Addictions The Institute participates in many research projects through Columbia University New York State Psychiatric Institute which is part of the Clinical Trials Network of the National Institute on Drug Abuse. In addition, the Institute provides CASAC training to staff, area residents interested in becoming CASAC credentialed addiction specialists, and VESID or other training program participants who are seeking training as they change their life from participating in addiction to helping others to overcome addictive behaviors. All courses offered by the Institute are evidence based and reflect the knowledge based on outcome of many research studies

Our CASAC Training Center offers a wide range of training curricula directed towards meeting the classroom education requirements for the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services; Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor designation. All trainers and courses are approved by NYS OASAS for certification, recertification and grand-parenting of credentials (when applicable). All courses are evidence based and reflect the latest in research findings. Narco Freedom is part of the NIDA clinical trials network and has easy access to research findings as they are identified. The courses offered are generally between 6, 12, 15 and 18 hours in length.

For more information on OASAS approved Narco Freedom, Inc. C.A.S.A.C./C.P.P courses, go to www.oasas.ny.gov and click on to ‘providers’ field and then to ‘training catalogue’ field.

2013 CASAC Training
CASAC May 2013

Date
Part
Course
Instructor
Time
Credit
Section
05/14/2013
1
Bias & Ethical Dilemmas in the Workplace
Brenda Wheat
6pm to 9pm
12
4
05/16/2013
2
05/21/2013
3
05/23/2013
4
05/11/2013
1
Protecting Children in Substance Abuse Families
Luis Laboy
9am to 4pm
12
2
05/18/2013
2
05/28/2013
1
Designer Drugs
Danny Andujar
6pm to 9pm
6
1
05/30/2013
2
 

Registration Steps:
Step 1: All participants are required to fill-out an application before attending class.
Step 2: To obtain a copy of the CASAC Application, click on the CASAC Download link.
Step 3: Participants are required to call (718) 402-5259 for registration before attending classes.
Step 4: Ask to speak to Martha Garcia, (Admin. Clerk).

Closed Saturday – May 25, 2013

CASAC June 2013

Date
Part
Course
Instructor
Time
Credit
Section
06/04/2013
1
Treating Chemically Dependent for Persons Involved in the Criminal Justice System
Wayne Clark
6pm to 9pm
12
2
06/06/2013
2
06/11/2013
3
06/13/2013
4
06/01/2013
1
Preparation For CASAC Computer Based Examination
Reggie Williams
9am to 4pm
12
0
06/08/2013
2
06/18/2013
1
Nutrition And Addiction
Brenda Wheat
6pm to 9pm
12
1
06/20/2013
2
06/25/2013
3
06/27/2013
4
06/15/2013
1
Case Management
Danny Andujar
9am to 4pm
12
3
06/22/2013
2
 

Registration Steps:
Step 1: All participants are required to fill-out an application before attending class.
Step 2: To obtain a copy of the CASAC Application, click on the CASAC Download link.
Step 3: Participants are required to call (718) 402-5259 for registration before attending classes.
Step 4: Ask to speak to Martha Garcia, (Admin. Clerk).

CASAC July 2013



Date
Part
Course
Instructor
Time
Credit
Section
07/02/2013
1
Clinical Evaluation: Screening, Assessment and Interviewing Skills
Curtis Evans
6pm to 9pm
12
2
07/09/2013
2
07/11/2013
3
07/16/2013
4
06/29/2013
1
Foundation in Diversity and Cultural Competence for Addiction Professionals
Reggie Williams
9am to 4pm
15
2
07/13/2013
2
07/20/2013
3
07/16/2013
1
CBT of Nicotine Addiction & Chemical Dependency
Danny Andujar
6pm to 9pm
12
1
07/23/2013
2
07/25/2013
3
07/30/2013
4
 

Registration Steps:
Step 1: All participants are required to fill-out an application before attending class.
Step 2: To obtain a copy of the CASAC Application, click on the CASAC Download link.
Step 3: Participants are required to call (718) 402-5259 for registration before attending classes.
Step 4: Ask to speak to Martha Garcia, (Admin. Clerk).

Closed Thursday – July 4, 2013
&
Closed Thursday – July 6, 2013

CASAC August 2013



Date
Part
Course
Instructor
Time
Hours /Credit
Section
08/01/2013
08/06/2013
08/08/2013
1
2
3
Relapse Prevention Craving and Relapse
Luis Laboy
6pm to 9pm
9
2
07/27/2013
08/03/2013
08/10/2013
1
2
3
An Overview of Family and Addiction Issues
Brenda Wheat
9am to 4pm
18
2
08/13/2013
08/15/2013
1
2
3
4
Confidentiality: HIPPA 42 CFR Part2 and NYS Public Health Laws 27 Part 63
Brenda Wheat
6pm to 9pm
6
4
08/17/2013
Thru
08/31/2013
Closed Summer Vacation
Closed Summer Vacation
Closed Summer Vacation
Closed Summer Vacation
Closed Summer Vacation
Closed Summer Vacation
 

Registration Steps:
Step 1: All participants are required to fill-out an application before attending class.
Step 2: To obtain a copy of the CASAC Application, click on the CASAC Download link.
Step 3: Participants are required to call (718) 402-5259 for registration before attending classes.
Step 4: Ask to speak to Martha Garcia, (Admin. Clerk).

Closed From: August 17, 2013 Thru August 31, 2013
For
Summer Vacation