AB2473 Disclosure Statement is a school’s published affirmation, in compliance with California Assembly Bill 2473, that its Substance Use Disorder (SUD) education courses meet current state standards.
What the catalog says
The catalog states: “In compliance with California Assembly Bill 2473 (AB2473), InterCoast Colleges affirms that its Substance Use Disorder (SUD) education courses (AOD222X, and BHS123X/AOD223X) meet the updated standards set forth by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS).”
Two 45 hour courses must both be taken to satisfy the initial requirements for registration and include instruction in DHCS-mandated core competencies: the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Criteria, cultural competence, ethics and professional responsibility, and counselor wellness and self-care.
Who it applies to
InterCoast Colleges’ catalog states this under “AB2473 DISCLOSURE STATEMENT” (pp. 10–15).
The catalog states: “Students enrolling in SUD-related coursework at InterCoast Colleges are encouraged to verify certification requirements with their chosen certifying body…”
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