Certified Detoxification Specialist Program Requirements: Prerequisites
Online Only Course: There are no prerequisites for this course. However, we do ask that you be honest, full of integrity and professional. Please keep in mind that this course is taught at the medical school level. However, anyone fitting the above description can take the needed time to study the material. Study until you master it. We will be here to assist you every step of the way. As a result, nearly everyone desiring to work in this profession can succeed.
Online Course with Clinical Portion at Our Center: Again, there are no prerequisites prior to coming to this course. However, you must display honesty and integrity. You must also be able to appear professional and intelligent to clients during the clinical session.
Certified Detoxification Specialist Program Requirements: Coursework
Online Only Course: Complete the online course work. Then, pass the oral exam.
Online Course with Clinical Portion at Our Center: Complete the online class work. Then, pass the oral exam. Next, come to our center in Henrico, Virginia. When you arrive you will spend a week completing the clinical portion of the course. This part of the course is typically a series of individual training sessions at our center. In all honesty, you will love these! Finally, you will also have to get at least 90% on the written certification exam.
Certified Detoxification Specialist Program Requirements: Attendance
Online Only Course: There is nothing to attend. All course work is done online when you decide it is best for you to do it.
Online Course with Clinical Portion at Our Center: Attend clinical portion which is typically a series of individual training sessions at our center. You should plan to arrive no later than Monday at 4 pm. (In fact, you may make arrangements to come earlier and spend more time at our center if you want to do so.) You will shadow one of our staff members on Monday. Then, you will take the written exam on Tuesday. Once you pass the exam, you will shadow our staff members again on Wednesday. Finally, we will shadow you on Friday. If you are successful, you will be given your certification on Friday evening. If not, you will need to attend the clinical session again. There will be an additional fee to repeat this portion of the course.
Certified Detoxification Specialist Program Requirements: Testing
Online Only Course: There is a comprehensive oral certification exam. Each student must make a minimum of 90% on this exam.
Online Course with Clinical Portion at Our Center: There is a comprehensive oral certification exam. Each student must make a minimum of 90% on this exam. These students must also perform the responsibilities for the final clinical stages satisfactorily.
The Type of Certification You Will Receive
Online Only Course: This course offers certification as a Detoxification Technician. The letters CDT will go after your name. For example, you would write Jane Doe, CDT.
Online Course with Clinical Portion at Our Center: This course offers certification as a Detoxification Specialist. The letters CDS will go after your name. For example, you would write John Hancock, CDS.
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