All Odyssey classes seek to enhance the ability of the counselor to offer treatment services in a manner that respects gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, cultural, familial, systemic and socioeconomic diversity.
All traditional online classes have a start date and completion date over a 1 or 2 or 3 week period. Student must follow course agenda with assignments, forums, quizzes and due dates.
All virtual online classes will run exactly as classroom classes, with a start and end time and regular scheduled breaks including lunch. Student must have access to a computer/laptop with video capability and download free Zoom.
Odyssey lists each Instructor that is scheduled for each class date, so now students can pick their instructor !
See below for all the course descriptions and tuition costs. Select a specific date listed to see who is the instructor.
Introduction
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An Introduction to Certification (CAC) Requirements BHA/DORA
*Odyssey Training Request All Students to take this course due to very Important information that All students need to know. This course will introduce participants to the Colorado Certification Addiction Counselor (CAC) program. The training will provide a brief overview of CAC requirements, and will assist students in understanding the application process with DORA. This class will cover all information needed to get your CAC, from those who hold a masters degree to those who have no degree. A packet of all CAC application information will be provided to each student. Students registering for this class will be scheduled for a 30 to 45 minute Individual session via phone with Robin and must have computer access to review your CAC questions and assist with your CAC application to DORA.Choose from the following course dates:- An Introduction to Certification (CAC) Requirements OBH/DORA – February 5, 2025
- An Introduction to Certification (CAC) Requirements OBH/DORA – March 5, 2025
- An Introduction to Certification (CAC) Requirements OBH/DORA – April 2, 2025
- An Introduction to Certification (CAC) Requirements OBH/DORA – May 14, 2025
- An Introduction to Certification (CAC) Requirements OBH/DORA – June 4, 2025
CAT required courses
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Addiction Counseling Skills
This 21-hour course is approved for Virtual and Hybrid/Virtual. Please click on the date to see the course description, price, and instructors. This class is limited to 8 students and is a Nonrefundable/Nontransferable class. -
Case Conceptualization and Documentation
This 14-hour course is approved for Online or Virtual. Please click on the date to see the course description, price, and instructors.Choose from the following course dates: -
Culturally Informed Treatment
This 14-hour course is approved for Online or Virtual. Please click on the date to see the course description, price, and instructors.Choose from the following course dates: -
Ethical Practice in Addiction Treatment
This 14-hour course is approved for Online or Virtual. Please click on the date to see the course description, price, and instructors.Choose from the following course dates: -
Group Counseling Skills
This 21-hour course is approved for Virtual and Hybrid/Virtual. Please click on the date to see the course description, price, and instructors.Choose from the following course dates: -
Motivational Interviewing
This 21-hour course is approved for Virtual and Hybrid/Virtual. Please click on the date to see the course description, price, and instructors. This is limited to 12 students and is a Nonrefundable/Nontransferable class.Choose from the following course dates: -
Pharmacology I
This 14-hour course is approved for Online or Virtual. Please click on the date to see the course description, price and instructors.Choose from the following course dates: -
Principles of Addiction Treatment
This 21-hour course is approved for Online or Virtual. Please click on the date to see the course description, price, and instructors.Choose from the following course dates: -
Trauma Informed Care
This 14-hour course is approved for Online or Virtual. Please click on the date to see the course description, price, and instructors.Choose from the following course dates:
CAS required courses
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Advanced Case Conceptualization
This 14-hour course is approved for Online or Virtual. Please click on the date to see the course description, price, and instructors.Choose from the following course dates: -
Advanced Motivational Interviewing
This 14-hour course is approved for Virtual. Please click on the date to see the course description, price, and instructors. This class is limited to 12 students and is a Nonrefundable/Nontransferable class.Choose from the following course dates: -
Advanced Pharmacology
This 14-hour course is approved for Online or Virtual. Please click on the date to see the course description, price, and instructorsChoose from the following course dates: -
Advanced Professional and Ethical Practice
This 14-hour course is approved for Virtual. Please click on the date to see the course description, price, and instructors.Choose from the following course dates: -
Advanced Treatment Models
This 14-hour course is approved for Online or Virtual. Please click on the date to see the course description, price, and instructors.Choose from the following course dates: -
Clinical Supervision I
This 21-hour course is approved for Virtual and Hybrid/Virtual. Please click on the date to see the course description, price, and instructors. This class is limited to 12 students and is a Nonrefundable/Nontransferable class.Choose from the following course dates: -
Clinical Supervision II
This 14-hour course is approved for Virtual. Please click on the date to see the course description, price, and instructors. This class is limited to 12 students and is a Nonrefundable/Nontransferable class.Choose from the following course dates: -
Co-Occurring Disorders
This 14-hour course is approved for Online or Virtual. Please click on the date to see the course description, price, and instructors.Choose from the following course dates: -
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
This 14-hour course is approved for Online or Virtual. Please click on the date to see the course description, price, and instructors.Choose from the following course dates: -
Infectious Diseases in Addiction Treatment
This 14-hour course is approved for Online or Virtual. Please click on the date to see the course description, price, and instructors.Choose from the following course dates: -
Treating Diverse Populations
This 14-hour course is approved for Online or Virtual. Please click on the date to see the course description, price, and instructors.Choose from the following course dates:
LAC required courses
LAC requires a Master’s degree in a related field plus completing the following courses from the CAT & CAS categories:
Principles of Addiction – Infectious Diseases – Pharmacology I – Advanced Pharmacology – Advanced Professional and Ethical Practice – Clinical Supervision I – Clinical Supervision II.
PLEASE Click on FAQ for the CAT, CAS, LAC Tracks that MUST be followed.
Professional Development
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Impaired Driver Education and Therapy Program
This course offered by The Change Companies provides training for facilitators of the OBH-Approved Impaired Driver Education and Therapy Program(IDEP) for DUI Level I & IIChoose from the following course dates: -
National Exam Prep Class
NEW at Odyssey - National Exam Prep classes: NCAC I & II and the MACNCAC I & II This 6 hour course is designed for students preparing to take the NCAC I exam towards their CAC II or take the NCAC II towards their CAC III.MAC - This 4 hour course is designed for students preparing to take the MAC exam towards their LAC and requires students to have a Master degree.Both prep classes focuses on the primary competency area's for review: Pharmacology / Clinical Supervision / Co - Occurring Disorders / Ethics / Counseling Theories/ Integrative Treatment (MAT) plus practice testing, tips on testing and a resource guide.Odyssey Center does NOT guarantee that you will pass the exam. It is essential you study diligently for these exams. National exams are much harder than exams we take in classes or trainings.Click on course date below for all the details.