The Advanced Level UTC is a set of 14 courses developed to provide a more comprehensive and theoretical foundation in the clinical practice of substance use disorder treatment. It is a specialised training course that aims to provide an in-depth continuing education with the latest information and skills-based activities to further enhance the capacity of the treatment workforce and standardise the quality of care and services they provide for their clients.
UTC Advanced Level
UTC 9: Advanced Pharmacology and Substance Use Disorders
This 3-days course provides an overview of pharmacology through the identification of the classification of drugs based on their effects on the central nervous system and addiction potential.
UTC 10: Managing Medication Assisted Treatment Programs
This 4-days course provides a comprehensive understanding of the importance of medication in SUD treatment and its benefits when used in conjunction with psychosocial interventions.
UTC 11: Enhancing Motivational Interviewing Skills
This 5-days course provides an understanding of the theory and application of Motivational Interviewing strategies and interventions for SUD treatment.
UTC 12: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
This 4-days course provides an overview of cognitive – behaviour therapy goals, techniques and its application to treatment of people with substance use disorders and comorbid disorders.
UTC 13: Contingency Management
This 3-days course is a foundational course that provides an understanding of the theories and principles of reinforcement-based
UTC 14: Working with Families
This 5-days course provides a comprehensive overview for SUD treatment practitioners working with families who are dealing with substance use disorders.
UTC 15: Skills for Managing Co-Occurring Disorders
This 3-days skills-based course enhances participants understanding of co-occurring disorders, substance-related disorders, and mental disorders.
UTC 16: Advanced Clinical Skills and Crisis Management
This 5-days course provides an in-depth understanding of the theories of counselling and the application of its therapeutic techniques in various SUD treatment settings.
UTC 17: Case Management Skills and Practices
This 3.5-days course is designed to provide the opportunity to enhance competency in case management through a better understanding of the important roles and skills of case managers.
UTC 18: Clinical Supervision
This 5-days course provides an overview of the fundamentals, principles, models and methods of clinical supervision. This is also meant to lay out the roles, functions, skills and competencies of clinical supervisors.
UTC 19: Enhancing Group Facilitation Skills
This 3.5-days course is a skills-based course that enhances group facilitation skills of SUD treatment practitioners.
UTC 20: Populations with Special Clinical Needs
This 6-days specialised course provides basic tools necessary to help meet the needs of a broad and diverse array of individuals with substance use disorders, provide and/or improve access to quality