MCCCD Program Description

Co-Occurring Disorders

Course: ASD245

First Term: 2012 Spring

Lecture 2 Credit(s) 2 Period(s) 2 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S

Description: Examines co-occurring disorders from the bio-psycho-social model. Includes causes, consequences, assessment, and treatment, emphasizing the psychoeducational model of treatment.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Review diagnostic categories of the major serious mental illnesses and describe characteristic symptoms of each. (I) 2. Review approaches to intervention and treatment of co-occurring disorders. (II) 3. Identify signs and symptoms of addictions and substance abuse for persons with co-occurring disorders. (I, II, III) 4. Explain the recovery process of persons with co-occurring disorders. (II) 5. Describe factors that increase and decrease the likelihood of relapse for persons with co-occurring disorders. (II) 6. Name local agencies, facilities, and groups that provide support and/or treatment for persons with co-occurring disorders. (II) 7. Describe the problems in assessing persons with co-occurring disorders. (II, III) 8. Compare and contrast different treatment approaches for persons with co-occurring disorders. (II, III) 9. Describe special issues that may arise in when treating persons with co-occurring disorders. (II, III)
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. Severe Mental Illness A. Definition B. Major Diagnostic Categories C. Characteristics and Symptoms II. Substance Abuse and Mental Illness A. Signs and Symptoms of Abuse B. Assessment C. Dependency D. Withdrawal E. Recovery and Relapse F. Treatment 1. Psychotropic Medications 2. Psychotherapy 3. Group Therapies 4. Self-Help Groups (12 Step Programs) G. Local Agencies and Facilities III. Co-Occurring Disorders A. Signs and Symptoms B. Behavior Characteristics C. Assessment D. Special Issues

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 5/24/2011

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