This CAT course will provide a basic foundation for understanding how cultural competence; awareness and sensitivity can improve quality of care and increase positive outcomes. The importance of cultural diversity as a factor in substance use disorder treatment will be discussed and cultural competency will be defined as well as providing an introduction to aid the counselor in working with culturally diverse individuals, explores barriers to treatment and recovery, and presents recommended treatment approaches for diverse populations.

TRAINING DATES CAC LEVEL ONLINE SELF PACED-VIRTUAL
April 29 – May 13
July 22 – August 5
October 14 – 28		 CAT Online self-paced