Chemical Dependency and Addiction Counselling Program Offered at Sapta College

Sapta College

Nairobi County

Diploma 16 months Part-Time Fee: on application Intake: Ongoing

Diploma (Accredited by: Sapta College)

About Chemical Dependency and Addiction Counselling Diploma program.

This Diploma in Chemical Dependency and Addiction Counselling course is aimed at developing professional competencies in dealing with clients in recovery or clients with substance use disorders.

It is a 16 month course offered in part-time (one day a week) and distance learning modes

Our training program is ideal for counsellors and practitioners working in treatment and rehabilitation centers, probation officers, social workers, medical/mental health practitioners, HTC counselors, Peer educators, teachers, spiritual leaders, general counselors, human resource personnel, psychologists and persons with interest in addiction management.

Note: Requirements for Diploma Program:

Educational level:

Those in recovery from addictions:

Two years of complete abstinence from chemical substances

Regular attendance at AA and/or NA meetings

These requirements reflect international practice.  Addiction counseling is  very difficult work. It is important that those with early recovery in addiction need to work on their own issues, especially family issues, and be stable in their recovery.

About Sapta College

SAPTA College was founded with the key objective of promoting professionalism in the addiction field by providing educational programs for addiction counselors, capacity building for treatment centers and running evidence based substance used disorder prevention programs. 

SAPTA is an acronym for Support for Addictions Prevention and Treatments in Africa.

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