Spring 2021 Course Syllabus
Course: DAAC-1305- Section: 71
Co-Occurring Disorders 		LSCPA Logo Image
Instructor Information
Instructor Linda White
E-mailwhitel@lamarpa.edu
Phone(409) 984-6307
Office
Location:Educational I - Room: 113
Hours:By appointment only
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been exposed to COVID 19 or diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition on the COVID 19 Notification Form (available via a link on the Student Code of Conduct COVID19 webpage). This information will be provided to the Dean of Student Services. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Course Information
Description Because many individuals suffering from addiction disorder also suffer from mental illness, substance abuse professionals frequently encounter clients with psychological symptoms and problems related to their substance abuse. This course will provide the student with an understanding of co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders, how such individuals are treated and how case management is conducted. The course meets drug specific course content required by the Texas Department of State
Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes 1. Describe the philosophical conflicts and stigma accompanying dual diagnosis
2. Identify the different factors accompanying the need for integrated treatment systems and comprehensive care for dually diagnosed clients to include recovery systems;.
3. Identify the presenting symptoms and characteristics of individuals with psychiatric disorders
4. Describe special issues in working with adolescents and families of dually diagnosed clients.
5. Identify personality disorders commonly co-occurring with chemical dependency.
Core Objectives Communication skills: Students will demonstrate effective written, oral and visual communication.
* Critical Thinking Skills: Students will engage in creative and/or innovative thinking, and/or inquiry, analysis, evaluation, synthesis of information, organizing concepts and constructing solutions.
* Empirical and Quantitative Skills: Students will demonstrate applications of scientific and mathematical concepts.
* Teamwork: Students will demonstrate the ability to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal and consider different points of view.
* Social Responsibility: Students will demonstrate intercultural competency and civic knowledge by engaging effectively in local, regional, national and/or global communities.
* Personal Responsibility: Students will demonstrate the ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making.
Program Student Learning Outcomes     Demonstrates effective, ethical, multicultural care for a diverse group of individuals within the scope of practice of a professional counselor in the field of behavioral addictions and substance use disorders.
•    Demonstrate the ability to conduct professional screening, assessment, treatment planning, prevention and education, case coordination services, and documentation of those services as a Substance Abuse Counselor.
•    Identify and demonstrate knowledge of the basics of counseling principles, theories and skills to include crisis management.
•    Demonstrate knowledge of the various models and theories of behavioral addictions and substance use disorders and other problems related to addiction.
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.

SAMHSA TIP 42
Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons with Co-Occurring Disorders; A Treatment Improvement Protocol, TIP 42, U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services, www.samsha.gov, 2004, 1-800-729-6686. This manual is FREE at: www.samsha.gov 1-877-726-4727
Lecture Topics
Outline		 Week 1    01-19-21    Welcome & Overview of Syllabus/Calendar/
Zoom meeting (01/21/ @1:30pm)    
Week 2    01-25-21    Reading Assignment:
Chapter 1
Introduction to Substance Use Disorder treatment for people with
Co- Occurring disorders
    What is Co- Occurring Disorders!
Week 3    02-01-21    Reading Assignment:
Chapter 2
Guiding Principles for working with people who have Co-Occurring Disorders     Making “No Wrong Door” a Reality!
Week 4    02-08-21    Reading Assignment:
Chapter 3
Screening and Assessment of Co- Occurring Disorders    Mental Health Screening Form -III
Week 5    02-15-21    Reading Assignment:
Chapter 4
Mental & Substance-Related Disorders: DSM V
Diagnostic & Cross -Cutting Topics
LIve Lecture -Rescheduled due to Campus Closure
Watch
Mental Health Videos
Week 6    02-22-21    COVID – 19     Article Assignment- Lecture
Week 7    03-01-21    QUIZ #1     
Week 8    03-08-21    SPRING BREAK    
Week 9    03-15-21    Reading Assignment:
Chapter 5
Strategies for Working with People who have Co-Occurring Disorders     Case study on Linda using Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Week 10    03-22-21    Reading Assignment:
Chapter 6
Co-Occurring Disorders among Special Populations
Zoom meeting(03/16@ 3:30pm)    Which population group would you prefer to work with & why?
Week 11    03-29-21    Reading Assignment:
Chapter 7
Treatment Models & Settings for People with Co-Occurring Disorders    Are Therapeutic communities effective? Why or Why Not!
Week 12    04-12-21    Reading Assignment:
Chapter 8:
Workforce & Administrative concerns in working with people who have Co-Occurring Disorders    Case Study-
Assignment
Week 13    04-19-21    QUIZ #2
    

Week 14    04-26-21    Student Organizer
    OPTIONAL:
Extra Credit-
Watch -The Last High Documentary & Discussion Board
Week 15    05-03-21    Finals Week     Final Exam
Week 16    05-10-21     Final Grades Due     
Major Assignments
Schedule
Week 1    01-19-21    Welcome & Overview of Syllabus/Calendar/
Zoom meeting (01/21/ @1:30pm)    
Week 2    01-25-21    Reading Assignment:
Chapter 1
Introduction to Substance Use Disorder treatment for people with
Co- Occurring disorders
    What is Co- Occurring Disorders!
Week 3    02-01-21    Reading Assignment:
Chapter 2
Guiding Principles for working with people who have Co-Occurring Disorders     Making “No Wrong Door” a Reality!
Week 4    02-08-21    Reading Assignment:
Chapter 3
Screening and Assessment of Co- Occurring Disorders    Mental Health Screening Form -III
Week 5    02-15-21    Reading Assignment:
Chapter 4
Mental & Substance-Related Disorders: DSM V
Diagnostic & Cross -Cutting Topics
Live Lecture rescheduled due to Ice Storm
Watch
Mental Health Videos
Week 6    02-22-21    COVID – 19     Article Assignment - Lecture
Week 7    03-01-21    QUIZ #1     
Week 8    03-08-21    SPRING BREAK    
Week 9    03-15-21    Reading Assignment:
Chapter 5
Strategies for Working with People who have Co-Occurring Disorders     Case study on Linda using Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Week 10    03-22-21    Reading Assignment:
Chapter 6
Co-Occurring Disorders among Special Populations
Zoom meeting(03/16@ 3:30pm)    Which population group would you prefer to work with & why?
Week 11    03-29-21    Reading Assignment:
Chapter 7
Treatment Models & Settings for People with Co-Occurring Disorders    Are Therapeutic communities effective? Why or Why Not!
Week 12    04-12-21    Reading Assignment:
Chapter 8:
Workforce & Administrative concerns in working with people who have Co-Occurring Disorders    Case Study-
Assignment
Week 13    04-19-21    QUIZ #2
    

Week 14    04-26-21    Student Organizer
    OPTIONAL:
Extra Credit-
Watch -The Last High Documentary & Discussion Board
Week 15    05-03-21    Finals Week     Final Exam
Week 16    05-10-21     Final Grades Due     
Final Exam Date May 3, 2021 - 1:0 AM   Through  May 4, 2021 - 1:0 PM
Grading Scale 90 - 100 = A 80 - 89 = B 70 - 79 = C 60 - 69 = D Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade		 Discussion Board     30%
Quizzes     20%
DSM V -Case Study 20%
Final Exam     30%
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 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).
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.
Facility Policies
  1. No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom.

  2. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission.

  3. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
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.
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Other 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.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Department
Allied Health
Chair:Shirley MacNeill
E-mail:macneisb@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6365

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