We are excited to have Universal Treatment Curriculum (UTC) Courses available online in a self-led format. Developed by our partners at The Global Centre for Credentialing and Certification (GCCC), the courses are ideal for anyone who cannot attend face-to-face trainings due to location or time constraints.
UTC self-led courses prepare counsellors for professional certification at the entry level by providing the latest information about substance use disorders (SUDs) and their treatment through activities designed to develop skills, confidence, and competence.
The trainings provide a comprehensive overview of the nature of change and the process and ele- ments of treatment for SUDs.
Every participant has a choice regarding certification. If you wish to apply for CE credits, there will be a series of assessment questions at the end of each module. You must score at least 80% to receive the certificate. It is also possible to complete the course without certification or CE credits.
At the time of publication, the ISSUP Professional Development Hub offers enrolment in the following UTC self-led courses:
- UTC 1: Physiology and Pharmacology for Addiction Professionals
- UTC 2: Continuum of Care for Addiction Professionals
- UTC 6: Case Management for Addiction Professionals
- UTC 7: Crisis Intervention for Addiction Professionals
- UTC 8: Ethics for Addiction Professionals
Self-led UTC Course 4: Basic Counselling Skills for Addiction Professionals should be ready by April 2022.
Learn more about the courses and enrol here.
Explore the ISSUP Professional Development Hub
ISSUP provides a wide range of training, resources, and professional development opportunities for the drug demand reduction workforce.
Our Professional Development Hub offers access to self-led or instructor-led online courses devel- oped by industry experts through fully supported and feature-rich e-Learning environments.
Discover the Universal Curricula and the series of trainings available on prevention, treatment, and recovery. ISSUP members can download Universal Curricula materials that reflect the latest scientific evidence base for delivering services to individuals and their families. You can also apply to become a Universal Curricula Training Provider or review the Training Providers in your country.
See the range of upcoming and past ISSUP Webinars, view the latest opportunities on the ISSUP Job Board, and more.
Browse our professional development and training resources here.
