Fall 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: DAAC-1164 (Section: 11, CRN: 91822)
Practicum (or Field Experience) - Substance Abuse-Addiction Counseling 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Linda White
Email whitel@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6308
Office Student Center - Room: 408
Office Hours None
Additional Contact Information
Course Information
Description Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
Required Textbooks Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

None
Additional Materials/Resources Practicum Manuel
Corequisites/Prerequisites
  • DAAC-1304 Pharmacology of Addiction
  • DAAC-1311 Counseling Theories
  • DAAC-1317 Basic Counseling Skills
Learning Outcomes
Course Level: Introductory
 
Course Description: Training in clinical supervision to meet continuing education and/or review/update requirements associated with professional licensure or certification. This course was designed to be repeated multiple times to improve student proficiency.
 
End-of-Course Outcomes: Demonstrate the use of major theories and functions of clinical supervision; discuss legal and ethical issues in clinical supervision; discuss administrative and managerial tasks involved in clinical supervision; describe effective supervisory relationships; and identify current assessment and evaluation techniques for supervisee performance.
 
Licensing/Certification Agency: Texas Health and Human Services/LCDC License
 
CIP Code Description: 51.1501 (Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling)
 
Effective Date: September 1, 2022

Program Student Learning Outcomes

The student will complete a field experience in each of the following KSA Dimensions

·       Clinical Evaluation

·       Screening

·       Assessment

·       Treatment Planning

·       Referral

·       Service Coordination

·       Implementing Treatment Plan

·       Consulting

·       Continuing Assessment and Treatment Planning

·       Counseling

·       Individual Counseling

·       Group Counseling

·       Families, Couples and Significant Others

·       Client, Family and Community Education

·       Documentation

·       Professional and Ethical Responsibilities

 
Lecture Topics Outline
Informational Pre- Practicum
ZOOM MEETING 5:30 pm		  
First Week of School
ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm
 
      Review:
Syllabus & Calendar
Weekly Log		 8/27/24
Liability Insurance Form & Receipt
Student Information Sheet
Confidentiality Agreement
Ehtical Standards
PreAdmission Policies
 
Orientation – On Site  
Discussion Board #1
 		 9/15/24
Ethics Video’s  
ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm
 		  
Assessment 10/6/24
ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm
 
 		  
Mid- Term Mid- Term Evaluation Form
due      
Discussion Board #2 10/27/24
Discussion Board #3 11/3/24
Site Visit  
ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm
 		 11/22/24
Community Readiness Survey  
ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm
Informational -wrap up		  
ALL FINAL Forms due
By 11:59 pm		  

Major Assignments Schedule
  Pre-Practicum Forms:
Sample Letter
Liability Insurance Form
Student Information Sheet
Confidentiality Agreement
Ehtical Standards Form
PreAdmission Policies
Background Check
        Manuel
Practicum Sites  
8/27/24
Liability Insurance Form & Receipt
Student Information Sheet
Confidentiality Agreement
Ehtical Standards
PreAdmission Policies
 		 Review:
Blackboard
Syllabus
Calendar
Weekly Log
   
9/15/24 Introduction to Practicum
 
  Watch Video’s:
Code of Ethics
NAADAC Ethics for Counselors
 
  Guest Speaker:
Mr. Ronald Harris
Topic: Ethics 
10/6/24                   Cage Aid Assessment
  Weekly Log Reviews
 
DAP Notes/CLEAR Wrap
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
 
Mid- Term Evaluation Form
due      		  
12 Core Functions of Substance Counselor
10/27/24                          Domains 1-4
11/3/24  Domains 5-8
   
11/22/24 Case Study – Laura
 
   
   
 12/3/24 Final Evaluation of Student
Overall Evaluation of Supervision and Site
Site Supervisor evaluation of SACProgram
 Weekly Hour Logs
 

Final Exam Date August 26, 2024 - 1:0 PM   Through  December 3, 2024 - 1:0 PM
Grading Scale GRADING POLICY AND EVALUATION
Grading Scale: (sample 10- point scale)

A		 B C D F
100-90 89-80 79-70 69-60 59 - below
 
 
Determination of
Final Grade

Your final grade is based on thefollowing:

  1. Pre- Course Forms 10%
  2. Satisfactory Completion of 150 Hours of Field Experience/ Weekly Logs 50 %
  3. Mid- Term Evaluation 10%
  4. Course work/Discussion Board Assignments 15%
  5. Attendance- Participation 5%
  6. Final Post -Course Evaluation Forms 10%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies I will discuss your grades over the phone or by email via scheduled of appointment. 
Attendance Policy Research has shown a cause and effect relationship between attendance and college success. Students with more than three absences from the course will receive an academic penalty (which is spelled out by the instructor).
Additional Information None
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
ADA Considerations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Facility Policies No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.
Grievance / Complaint / Concern If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Department Information
Allied Health
Chair:Shirley MacNeill
Email:macneisb@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6365