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Discipline: Technology & Health: Addictions Counseling
Course Name Course Number
Co-Occurring Disorders AD 6
  • Students successfully completing AD 6 will be able to describe the relationship between psychiatric disorders and substance abuse.
  • Students successfully completing AD 6 will be able to identify and assess the major psychiatric disorders that co-occur with substance use disorders.
  • Students successfully completing the course will be able to identify and understand the use of psychiatric medications for treatment of mental illness and addiction. (MO)
  • Students successfully completing the course will be able to describe the social and political issues effecting the treatment of co-occurring substance use and mental disorders. (MO)
  • Students successfully completing the course will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of evidence-based treatment approaches for clients with co-occurring disorders. (MO)
Addiction: Prevention, Intervention, and Recovery AD 3
  • Students successfully completing the course will be able to describe and apply theories and strategies for the prevention of substance use disorders.
  • Students successfully completing AD 3 will be able to explain the relapse prevention process
  • At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to compare and contrast historical and contemporary prevention, intervention, and treatment approaches
Alcohol and Drug Dependency AD 1
  • Students will be able to describe the term "addiction" and explain various theories of causation.
  • Students successfully completing AD 1 will be able to discuss the development of drug control in the US legal system.
  • Students will be able to Identify and describe the different psychoactive substances used in America . (MO)
  • Students will be able to Identify and describe different approaches used in the treatment of addictions. (MO)
  • Students will be able to describe the impact of substance abuse on the community, family, and individual. (MO)
Case Management and Documentation AD 10
  • Students successfully completing the course will be able to describe record keeping that meets legal and ethical standards. (MO)
  • Students successfully competing AD 10 will be able to write treatment plans with behavior objectives.
  • Students successfully completing the course will be able to explain the purpose of client record documentation. (MO)
  • Students successfully completing AD 10 will demonstrate record keeping that meets legal and ethical standards.
  • Students successfully completing the course will be able to utilize terminology and standard abbreviations in order to use clinical records as a treatment tool. (MO)
Chemical Dependency: Prevention and Education AD 5
  • Students successfully completing AD 5 will be able to compare and contrast drug program effectiveness
  • Students successfully completing the course will be able to identify each of the five steps involved in developing a prevention program. (MO)
  • Students successfully completing the course will be able to examine different prevention programs and evaluate their effectiveness based on research analysis. (MO)
  • Students successfully completing AD 5 will be able to identify each of the five steps involved in developing a prevention program.
  • Students successfully completing the course will be able to identify societal attitudes toward alcohol and drug abuse. (MO)
  • Students successfully completing the course will be able to identify groups considered "at risk" for drug abuse and addiction in the community. (MO)
  • Students successfully completing the course will be able to summarize governmental and law enforcement efforts to stop drug trafficking and sales (locally, nationally, and internationally. (MO)
Family Counseling AD 9
  • Students successfully completing AD 9 will be able to accurately analyze and describe the dynamics of the addictive family.
  • Students successfully completing the course will be able to Identify and explain dynamics of a “normal” family system and the dynamics of a “dysfunctional” family system. (MO)
  • Students successfully completing the course will be able to explain and apply the use of the genogram as a family counseling and assessment tool. (MO)
  • Students successfully completing the course will be able to accurately assess, identify and analyze family problems/needs and implement appropriate interventions.(MO)
  • Students successfully completing the course will be able to demonstrate competency in basic family counseling skills through role-play and experiential exercises. (MO)
Group Process and Leadership AD 8
  • Students successfully completing the course will be able to explain group process as a vehicle of personal change. (MO)
  • Students successfully completing the course will be able to apply and demonstrate effective group counseling skills. (MO)
  • Students successfully completing the course will be able to compare and contrast interventions for specifically identified problems with resistance and denial.(MO)
  • Students successfully completing the course will be able to identify and apply various counseling theories and techniques in group settings. (MO)
  • Students successfully completing AD 8 will be able to demonstrate 5 specific skills/techniques required as an effective group leader for competency in role-playing situations.
  • Students successfully completing AD 8 will demonstrate competency in basic group counseling skills.
Introduction to Laws and Ethics for Addictions Counselors AD 15A
  • Students successfully completing the course will be able to identify and apply ethical and legal requirements for addictions counselors.
  • Students successfully completing the course will be able to present case studies and identify clinical and ethical issues
  • Students successfully completing AD 15A will be able to identify the role of the intern in the clinical facility.
Issues in Domestic Violence AD 4
  • Students completing AD 4 will demonstrate knowledge of the laws and cultural norms affecting domestic violence and domestic violence services in the U.S. (MO)
  • Students successfully completing the course will be able to explain the relationship between substance abuse and domestic violence.
  • Students successfully completing the course will be able to assess, identify client needs, and implement appropriate interventions in relation to domestic violence. (MO)
  • Students successfully completing AD 4 will be able to explain the primary theories related to both causation and impact of domestic violence.
Physiological Effects of Alcohol and Drugs AD 2
  • Students successfully completing AD 2 will be able to describe the behavioral, psychological, physiological, and social effects of specific psychoactive substances on the user
  • Students will express familiarity with the medical and pharmacological resources available in the treatment of substance use disorders
  • Students will demonstrate an understanding of the basic metabolic and neurological processes involved in psychoactive drug use, including synergistic effects and risk factors.
  • Students will demonstrate basic competency in screening clients for psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms
Techniques of Intervention and Referral AD 11
  • Students successfully completing AD 11 will demonstrate proficiency in basic counseling skills.
  • Students successfully completing AD 11 will be able to implement active listening skills during counseling sessions.
  • Students successfully completing the course will be able to demonstrate basic counseling skills in a role playing situation. (MO)
  • Students successfully completing the course will be able to explore beginning approaches in counseling.(MO)
  • Students successfully completing the course will be able to demonstrate one-on-one interviewing techniques. (MO)