Substance Abuse Counseling

Substance Abuse Counseling (PSY-320)
Location:
Various, distance learning format.

Length:
Varies (self-study; self-paced).

Dates:
August 2018 - Present.

Subject Area:
Counseling and Social Work

Number of Credits:
3

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: examine the role of the mental health professional in prevention and treatment of substance abuse; describe the classification of drugs; compare the models of addiction; analyze the concerns when working with culturally and ethnically diverse populations; investigate the issues of maintaining confidentiality and an ethical standard; analyze the methods for screening, assessing and diagnosing a client; list the elements for motivational interviewing and brief interventions; analyze the basic techniques for the treatment of alcohol and other drugs; describe the relapse prevention and recovery process; compare the twelve step and other types of support groups; and explain the impacts that alcohol and drugs have on children, families, adult children and codependency.

Instruction:
This course provides a comprehensive coverage of alcohol and other drug prevention, treatment, and recovery for the alcohol and other drug field. Major topics include: cultural competence, assessment, models of prevention, co-occurring disorders, other behavioral addictions, children and families, and ethics and confidentiality.

Credit recommendation:
In the lower division/associate degree category OR in the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Human Services, Social Sciences, Social Work, Counseling, Addiction Studies, or Psychology (8/18).