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Professional Ethics in Addictions and Substance Use Disorders
Course: ASD120

First Term: 2015 Fall
 Lecture   1 Credit(s)   1 Period(s)   1 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S - Standard Load


Description: Exploration of topics relative to the professional and ethical development of the addictions and substance use disorders counselor, including codes of ethics, confidentiality laws, professionalism and boundary issues, and the meeting of individual counselor needs within the field.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the role of an addictions and substance use disorders counselor. (I)
2. Explain counselor professionalism. (I, II)
3. Describe federal confidentiality regulations protecting those with substance use disorders. (SUD). (I, II)
4. Summarize counselor ethics and standards of practice. (II, III)
5. Identify potential counselor stressors. (III)
6. Summarize how stressors can impact a counselor. (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. Professional Addictions and Substance Use Disorders Counselor
   A. Definition
   B. Roles
   C. Functions
   D. Limitations
II. Professionalism
   A. Values
   B. Competencies
   C. Standards of Practice
   D. Ethical and Legal Obligation
III. Counselor Stressors
   A. Identification and Management of Stressors
   B. Personal Implications
   C. Maintenance of Physical and Mental Health
   D. Counselor Burnout
   E. Therapeutic Relationship
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: June 16, 2015

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