Wisconsin Administrative Code
Technical College System Board
Chapter TCS 3 - Certification Of Personnel: Requirements And Procedures
Section TCS 3.13 - Alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and intervention program facilitator certification

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code § TCS 3.13

Current through November 25, 2024

Each person employed by a district who is responsible for the coordination of an alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and intervention program funded in whole or in part under s. 38.35, Stats., shall obtain an alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and intervention program facilitator certificate. An alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and intervention program facilitator certificate shall be granted as follows:

Note: Section 38.35, Stats., was repealed by 2005 Wis. Act 25.

(1) FIVE-YEAR CERTIFICATE. A 5-year certificate shall be issued to a person employed as an alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and intervention program facilitator if the person has met all of the following requirements:

(a) Education. A person shall have a baccalaureate degree or equivalent as determined under s. TCS 3.04(1) or (2) and shall have completed all of the following educational coursework:
1. Educational psychology - 2 semester credits or completion of equivalent district in-service activities, as identified under s. TCS 3.05(1) (a).

2. Guidance and counseling - 2 semester credits or completion of equivalent district in-service activities, as identified under s. TCS 3.05(1) (a).

3. Educational diversity - 2 semester credits or completion of equivalent district in-service activities, as identified under s. TCS 3.05(1) (a).

4. Alcohol and drug terminology - one semester credit or 40 verifiable hours of instruction.

5. Psychosocial and sociocultural aspects of alcohol and other drug abuse - one semester credit or 40 verifiable hours of instruction.

6. Pharmacological and psychopharmacological aspects of alcohol and other drugs - one semester credit or 40 verifiable hours of instruction.

7. Assessment instruments and procedures, including action planning and alcohol and other drug abuse treatment and support resources - one semester credit or 40 verifiable hours of instruction.

8. Abnormal psychology, psychopathology or psychiatric disorders or developmental psychology - one semester credit or 40 verifiable hours.

(b) Professional experience. A person shall have 2 years of experience as a certified alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and intervention program facilitator obtained in any recognized educational system.

(c) Occupational experience. A person shall have 2 years of verifiable experience in an alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and intervention program or an alcohol and other drug abuse referral program.

(d) Renewal. The 5-year alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and intervention program facilitator certificate shall be renewed if during the intervention program facilitator certification period preceding the expiration date, the person seeking renewal completes 6 semester credits, 2 months of appropriate occupational experience, or other professional activities provided by a district professional growth plan approved under s. TCS 3.14(4) (g).

(2) PROVISIONAL CERTIFICATE. A provisional certificate shall be issued to a person employed by a district as an alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and intervention program facilitator if the person has not met all of the requirements for a 5-year certificate under sub. (1) but does meet all of the following minimum requirements:

(a) Education. A person shall have a baccalaureate degree or equivalent as determined under s. TCS 3.04.

(b) Occupational experience. A person shall have 2 years of verifiable occupational experience in alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and intervention, or alcohol and other drug abuse referral.

(c) Renewal. The initial provisional alcohol and other drug abuse prevention and intervention program facilitator certificate shall be valid for 3 years and may be renewed for additional 2 year periods if during the provisional certification period preceding the expiration date, the person makes progress toward meeting the requirements of a 5-year certificate by completing 6 semester credits or district in-service activities fulfilling the requirements of sub. (1)(a) 1. to 8. A person meeting the requirements for sub. (1)(a) but not sub. (1) (b) shall complete 2 semester credits approved by the district director or designee for renewal.

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