Several professional development certificate programs are designed to serve the non-credit educational needs and interests of the community.

• Addiction Counselor Education
• Emergency Medical Technician
• Lifeguard Training Certificate
• Online Certificate Programs

THE ADDICTION COUNSELOR EDUCATION (A.C.E.) PROGRAM:
If you are considering a career in treatment services for alcoholism/chemical dependency, or if you are working in a related field, the program's course work and practicum experience will serve as a valuable introduction to all aspects of the addictions field. Each course is designed to provide you with knowledge and skills required for working in the addictions field. If you are working in the field of alcoholism/chemical dependency and are not credentialed, you may need certification or licensure in the near future. However, you do not need a college degree, nor do you need to be working in the addictions field, to participate in and benefit from the program.

Alcoholism/chemical dependency treatment service agencies are an important element in our nation's health care delivery system. The Addiction Counselor Education program assists in the professional development of people wanting to be involved in this important and growing health care service field. All courses are taught or supervised by professionals in the alcoholism/chemical dependency treatment services field.

This program is available as a one-year certificate program or as individual courses, with classes conveniently offered evenings and weekends. A Certificate of Completion is awarded to those individuals who successfully complete the core curriculum in its enirety (five courses, pre-practicum, and practicum). Courses begin each September at Westfield State College. The program is also offered in Worcester at AdCare Hospital beginning in September.

Program Director: Linda Mullis, cadaclm@cox.net

Courses offered in the Westfield Program (September - May)

• The Use and Abuse of Alcohol and Other Drugs in Society
• The Delivery or Alcoholism/Chemical Dependency Treatment Services
• Counseling the Alcoholic and Other Chemically Dependent Persons
• Pre-Practicum
• Psychopharmacology
• Family Alcoholism and Chemical Dependency Treatment
• Practicum Supervision

Courses offered in the Worcester Program (September - August)

• The Use and Abuse of Alcohol and Other Drugs in Society
• Counseling the Alcoholic and Other Chemically Dependent Persons
• Family Alcoholism and Chemical Dependency Treatment
• Pre-practicum
• Substance Abuse and Criminal Justice
• Co-occurring Disorders (Dual Diagnosis)
• Psychopharmacology
• Practicum Supervision

Information/Application

• Application for Westfield program
• Application for Worcester program

Or contact the Addiction Counselor Education Program at (413) 572-8034 or at cheaphy@wsc.ma.edu.

• FAQ's about the ACE Program
• Financing your Addiction Counselor Certificate Program

EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM:
Basic Emergency Management Technicians (BMTs) play a critical role in providing pre-hospital emergency care to victims of accidents and other illnesses.  This is the basic-level BMT course, which covers assessment and management of the following medical emergencies: cardiopulmonary arrest, severe bleeding and shock; fractured bones; care for heart attack, stroke, burn and poison victims; access to victims of automobile crashes and collapsed buildings; emergency childbirth, pediatrics; and various other medical, emotional, and environmental emergencies. Participants must have a valid AHA Healthcare Provider or ARC Professional Level CPR card prior to class, or register for the CPR class during the first EMT class. Students must attend both days (9 hours) for certification.

This course prepares students for the Massachusetts EMT Certification. Class size is limited to 10 students. The course is approved by the Massachusetts Office of Emergency Medical Services (OEMS).

Registration and Application Information
To register for classes, download the Community Education Catalog and Registration Form or call Community Education at (413) 572-8034.

LIFEGUARD TRAINING:
Spend the summer on the beach or at the pool working as a certified lifeguard. Certifications include: Lifeguard Training, Community First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. This class is sponsored by the American Red Cross. For more information about the Lifeguard Training program, download the Community Education Catalog and Registration Form or call Community Education at (413) 572-8034.

ONLINE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS:
Gatlin: Online Career Training Course
Project Management Course Online
ed2go Online Learning (Non-Credit)