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Whatcom Community College expands SUDP training as local behavioral‑health workforce remains stretched
Summary
Whatcom Community College reported higher enrollments and a newly funded paid practicum pilot for Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) students; college leaders said practicums and supervision are essential to place more professionals into local treatment settings.
Tori Sandoz, program coordinator and faculty for the Substance Use Disorder Professional (SUDP) program at Whatcom Community College, briefed the subcommittee on April 15 about program capacity and recent supports.
Whatcom Community College offers three educational pathways to meet Washington’s SUDP requirements: an online alternative training for licensed behavioral‑health professionals (15 credits over three quarters), an associate degree pathway (90…
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