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Spring 2019 Course Syllabus
Course: DAAC-2341- Section: 50 Counsel Alch-Drug Addiction |
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| Instructor | Kimberly Arrington | ||||||||
| arringtonkd@lamarpa.edu | |||||||||
| Phone | (409) 984-6382 | ||||||||
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| Description | Advanced examination of knowledge, skills, attitudes, techniques, confidentiality and ethical guidelines applied in the counseling, treatment, prevention, and recovery of substance use disorders. | ||||||||
| Prerequisites | None | ||||||||
| Learning Outcomes |
Course Description: The special skills and techniques required in the profession of addiction counseling. The course will cover the 12 core functions (screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports and record keeping, consultation) of addiction counseling, confidentiality, ethics and practice in the presentation of a case to a treatment team. |
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| Core Objectives |
Course Objective: The objective of this course is to prepare the student to be knowledgeable of the 12 core functions (screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports and record keeping, consultation) of addiction counseling, understand ethical and confidential issues related to the profession, be able to prepare a written case for an individual in treatment for addiction counseling issues and present this case to a team of peers. Students will be able to identify the major counseling theories and be able to integrate the rational for using particular models for particular clients. The course meets related course content required by the Texas Department of State Health Services as a related subject course required meeting state Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor (LCDC) requirements. |
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| Program Student Learning Outcomes |
All completers will be able to: - Identify various screening instruments - Identify and use techniques such as attending behaviors, empathy confrontation, self-disclosure, assertion training, relaxation training, cognitive restructuring, social learning, and behavioral contracting. - Identify the 12 core functions of substance abuse counseling - Be knowledgeable of the Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes (KSA’s) of Addiction Counseling - Make an oral case presentation using global criteria and the 12 core functions case presentation method. - Use a computer to access the Internet and locate substance abuse regulatory agency web site - Write a case study which includes a treatment plan with goals, objectives, and measurable outcomes - Know and elaborate on the professional code of ethics, how this code relates to substance abuse counselors and their clients - Describe a variety of helping strategies to the client’s stage of dependence, change, or recovery - Understand and apply setting-specific policies and procedures for handling crisis or dangerous situation, including safety measures for clients and staff |
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| Textbooks | None | ||||||||
| Lecture Topics Outline |
Proposed Course Outline January Introduction, Course Outline What is counseling? Introduction to KSA’s February Theories and Skills Introduction to basics of Screening, Assessment, and Treatment Planning, Progress Notes Exam # 1 March Ethics Lecture Assignments for Case Presentation Spring Break Case Management; Crisis Intervention Reports and Record Keeping; Consultation Exam # 2 April Continuation of Competencies Exam # 3 May Case Presentation Reviews, Practice Final Exam |
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| Major Assignments Schedule |
All assingments will be posted on Blackboard as they are assigned. Proposed Course Outline January Introduction, Course Outline What is counseling? Introduction to KSA’s February Theories and Skills Introduction to basics of Screening, Assessment, and Treatment Planning, Progress Notes Exam # 1 March Ethics Lecture Assignments for Case Presentation Spring Break Case Management; Crisis Intervention Reports and Record Keeping; Consultation Exam # 2 April Continuation of Competencies Exam # 3 May Case Presentation Reviews, Practice Final Exam |
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| Final Exam Date | May 9, 2019 - 5:30 PM Through May 9, 2019 - 7:30 PM | ||||||||
| Grading Scale |
Grading will be Based on Following: Tests: 75% Participation: 25% Attendance: 25% |
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| Determination of Final Grade |
The examinations will be a combination of multiple choices, fill in the blanks and essay. Your group presentation will count as your final examination (all group members will receive the same grade). |
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| Course Policies | |||||||||
| Instructor Policies | I will not discuss your grades over the phone or by email. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come to my office, in person | ||||||||
| Attendance Policy |
Research has shown a strong positive relationship between attendance, participation and college success. I strongly suggest regular participation in this course, both mental and physical. 1. Students on campus but not in class are considered absent. 2. It is the student’s responsibility to notify the instructor prior to any absence. 3. Excused absences include hospitalization of you or an immediate family member, participation in a college event, or a religious holy day. Prior notification to me for pending absences due to college events or religious holy days is required. Documentation of hospitalization is required. The student is ultimately responsible for his/her own learning and professional growth, what you put into it is what you will get out of it!It is your responsibility to conduct a realistic self-appraisal of what you personally need to master and how you can best attain it. Challenge yourself to grow as an individual and a professional. Please respect the confidentiality of the classroom and discussions that are held. |
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| Academic Honesty | Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSC-PA policies (Section IX, subsection A, in the Faculty Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty. | ||||||||
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| Important Information | |||||||||
| 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. | ||||||||
| MyLamarPA | Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLamarPA campus web portal (My.LamarPA.edu). When you've logged in, click the email icon in the upper right-hand corner to check email, or click on the "My Courses" tab to get to your Course Homepage. Click the link to your course and review the information presented. It is important that you check your email and Course Homepage regularly. You can also access your grades, transcripts, and determine who your academic advisor is by using MyLamarPA. | ||||||||
| Other | CONFIDENTIALITY: These classes prepare you for a career in counseling. Some class discussions will deal with confidential material of yours and other students. Privileged information that is shared may under NO CIRCUMSTANCES be repeated or shared outside the classroom. Written materials, your own feelings and insights may be shared. CAUTION: IF YOU ARE NOT SURE, KEEP THE TRUST! | ||||||||
| HB 2504 | This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504. | ||||||||