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COUN 531
Foundations of Substance Abuse Counseling (3 credits)
Provides an overview of the biological, psychological, and social dimensions
of substance abuse and dependency. Participants gain a basic understanding
of the psychopharmacology of addictive substances, treatment modalities,
and the role and responsibilities of the professional addiction counselor.
Participants will be able to
- Demonstrate
an understanding of addiction as a chronic disease
- Develop
a basic understanding of the pharmacology of psychoactive substances
- Identify
major medical, psychological, social, and economic impacts of addiction
- Understand
the role and responsibilities of the counselor in substance abuse treatment
- Identify treatment modalities for substance abuse and dependency
COUN 532
Assessment and Diagnosis of Substance Abuse (3 credits)
Focuses on the development of the knowledge and skills of assessment and
diagnosis of psychoactive substance use disorders.
Participants will be able to
- Understand
the elements of a biopsychosocial assessment
- Gain knowledge
of standardized screening and assessment instruments for chemical dependency
- Gain knowledge
and skills of motivational interviewing
- Formulate
a DSM-IV substance use disorder diagnosis based on a psychosocial assessment
- Develop knowledge of and ability to apply the ASAM patient placement criteria to determine an appropriate level of care
COUN 533
Treatment of Substance Abuse I (3 credits)
Focuses on the development of the knowledge and skills of treatment planning
and implementation. Review the various modalities of substance abuse treatment
along with the efficacy and indications for use of each modality.
Participants will be able to
- Develop
the skill to establish treatment plans with clients that have measurable
outcomes
- Understand the range of treatment modalities and be able to construct and implement a treatment plan that is individualized to the client
COUN 534
Treatment of Substance Abuse II (3 credits)
Develops the knowledge and skills of substance abuse treatment for diverse
client populations. Examines the ethical issues involved in addictions
counseling and the responsibilities for continuing professional development
for the addiction specialist. Focuses on both theoretical and practical
skills.
Participants will be able to
- Demonstrate
knowledge and skills in providing substance abuse treatment to adolescents,
women, and individuals with co-existing psychiatric disorders
- Describe
and apply the ethical and legal responsibilities of the addictions counselor
- Carry
out the requirements and opportunities for continuing professional development
COUN 535
Dual Diagnosis (3 credits)
Focus on the development of knowledge, skills, and theoretical frameworks
applicable to the diagnosis and treatment of co-occurring disorders. Learn
an understanding of chemical dependency and mental health, and look at
best-practice models of treatment.
Participants will be able to
- Describe
the clinical framework of concurrent treatment for dual diagnosis patients
- Increase
knowledge of mental health and chemical dependency in a co-occurring
population
- Understand
the concepts of engagement and treatment framing as fundamental principles
in dual diagnosis treatment
- Improve
skills in assessment, treatment planning, and treatment of dual clients
- Increase
knowledge of psychopharmacology
- Apply principles of group work in treating dual clients
COUN 536
Addictions Counseling Capstone (3 credits)
Research and present material relating to a specific topic, treatment
approach, or client population that demonstrates mastery of the information
presented in the addictions counseling series. Demonstrate an integration
of the knowledge from the courses as the final work product.
Participants will be able to
- Describe
the "research to practice" initiatives of the National Institute
on Drug Abuse and how they are intended to influence the quality and
efficacy of substance abuse treatment
- Demonstrate
knowledge of the current research regarding effective treatment of specific
substance use disorders or for specific client populations
- Apply
research findings to community setting to enhance clinical practice
or treatment efficacy
COUN 537
Current Issues in Addictions Counseling (Elective) (3 credits)
An option is available for participants to earn credit by attending the
seminars in the Chemically Dependent Client in Your Practice series and/or
the Understanding Adolescent Use Disorders series and completing an addition
assignment. These
are full day seminars (6 contact hours) focused on current issues and
new developments in the treatment of substance-abusing clients and on
the interface between chemical dependency and mental health. There is
an emphasis on new knowledge from research and current trends in treatment.
Attend five or more seminars to earn the 3 credits required. See the program descriptions in the Chemically Dependent Client in Your Practice series and/or Understanding Adolescent Use Disorders series for information on each seminar. Other seminars may be added throughout the year.