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Center for Curriculum and Transfer Articulation
Theories and Techniques in the Treatment of Addictions Level II
Course: ASD165BA

First Term: 2012 Spring
 Lecture   1 Credit(s)   1 Period(s)   1 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Application of counseling theories to addictions and substance use disorders groups. Includes crisis intervention and client abuse as well as client documentation and feedback. Ethical and legal issues also covered.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Demonstrate ability to identify client physical and sexual abuse issues. (I)
2. Utilize appropriate beginning crisis intervention skills. (I)
3. Analyze the application of theoretical approaches to addictions and substance use disorders counseling. (I)
4. Demonstrate ability to conduct appropriate client feedback. (I)
5. Complete various client documentation forms. (II)
6. Identify potential ethical/legal issues in group counseling. (III)
7. Analyze a written case study. (IV)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.
 
MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Dealing with Clients
   A. Client Abuse
      1. Physical Issues
      2. Sexual Issues
   B. Crisis Intervention
   C. Theoretical Approaches
   D. Client Feedback
II. Client Documentation
   A. Informed Consent
   B. Progress Notes
   C. Intake Assessment
   D. Release of Information
III. Ethical and Legal Issues
   A. Problem Areas
   B. Avoiding Problems
   C. Group Issues vs. Individual Issues
IV. Case Studies
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  5/24/2011

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