Alcohol and Drug Counseling Program Practicum

Practicum information:

• Students must be admitted to the college and indicate Alcohol and Drug Counseling Associates (AS) or Certificate degree as their major.
• Students who have questions regarding practicum placements are encouraged to talk with RCTC ADC program lead and faculty.
  • Students may not start their practicum until they have completed all prerequisite guidelines, met with their RCTC-ADC instructor, and received written permission from them to enroll in that class.
• Students are encouraged to purchase personal liability insurance.
• Students will work under the guidance of a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor or other qualified professional, while in their practicums.
• Students must comply with all licensing, college, and internship site policies, statutes, rules and regulations while interning or they may be discharged from the program or practicum site.
• Students must pass a MN background check / study prior to starting their practicum.
  • MN DHS information on background checks:
    • http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=id_054413
  • 2014 disqualifying offenses:
    • https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/245C.15
• Students are required to find their own practicum placement.
  • Practicum sites may also conduct additional background checks at a state or federal level which the students must pass.
  • Practicum sites usually only take interns who have similar philosophical theories and lifestyles as their agency.