House Bill 2504 Spring 2022 DAAC-1309-71 - Assessment of Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders Syllabus


Spring 2022 Course Syllabus Course: DAAC-1309- Section: 71 Assessment of Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Instructor Information

Instructor

Kimberly Arrington

E-mail

arringtonkd@lamarpa.edu

Phone

4099846356

Office

Location:	Student Center - Room: 408
Hours:	On Campus in Person or Virtual: Tuesdays 9 am- 4:30 pm Virtual Office Hours Only: Monday 2:00p - 5:00 p

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

Exploration of procedures and tools used to identify substance-related and addictive disorders and assess a client's problems, strengths, deficits, and needs.

Prerequisites

None

Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate basic knowledge of essential tools when administering Psychological, Cognitive and Personality Assessments.
2. Demonstrate basic knowledge, skills, and attitude that are essential to becoming
effective in administering assessments.
3. Demonstrate knowledge of a framework for making ethical decisions and issues
related to Assessments.
4. Demonstrate basic knowledge of key concepts and commonly used tools/instruments techniques
In creating an effective treatment plan.

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.

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Course Description:
The special skills and techniques required in the assessment process and Ethical Responsibilities of the profession of addiction counseling. The course will cover the 3 Main functions of Practice Dimension 1; Screening, Assessment, and treatment planning as well as Practice Dimension VII Covering Professional and Ethical Responsibilities.

Exploration of procedures and tools used to identify and assess a client's problems, strengths, deficits, and needs.

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.

Assessment in Counseling, 4th Edition by Albert B. Hood and Richard W. Johnson, ISBN13: 97811305865709

Lecture Topics
Outline

    Required Readings by Chapter
Week 1    Welcome
Week 2    Orientation to Information and course Requirements
Online Live lecture
Week 3    Chapter 1
Use of Assessment Procedures in Counseling
Week 4    Assessment: Projective Technique
Emotional Intelligence

Week 5    Chapter 2
Nature of Psychological Assessment in Counseling
&
Chapter 3
Measurement Concepts & Test Interpretation
Week 6     Case Study: Teenager

Week 7    Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Week 8    SPRING BREAK
Week 9     Chapter 4
Initial & Outcome Assessments in Counseling
Readiness for Counseling
Week 10    Midterm Exam-
Chapters 1-4
Week 11    Chapter 5
Assessment of Intelligence
&
Chapter 6
Academic Aptitude and Achievement
Week 12    Chapter 7
Career and Life Planning Assessment (RIASEC)

Week 13    Chapter 11
Assessment of Personality
The Hartman
Week 14    Chapter 12
Projective Techniques &other Personality Measures
Biopsychosocial
Week 15    Review- Student Organizer
Week 16    Final Exam
    Finals Week

Major Assignments
Schedule

Final Exam Date

May 7, 2022 - 5:30 PM Through May 7, 2022 - 7:30 PM

Grading Scale

same as above

Determination of
Final Grade

Discussion Board Assignments 10%
Assessments: 20%
Mid Term Exam 30%
Final Exam 40%

Course Policies

Instructor Policies

Contacting Instructor:
Preferred method of contact: I am available most efficiently through Email at all times during the day. You may text me if absolutely necessary, otherwise, please email. All course business will be conducted through email, phone calls or video calls. It is HIGHLY encouraged that students check email often. Changes made to course content, deadlines, school issues, general announcements will be communicated via email. This is very similar to your career as a counselor. Learning to stay up to date with email now, will serve you well in a job.
Note: I will not discuss grades, due dates, course assignments, tests, discussion board assignments via text.

Academic Honesty
Plagiarism, cheating, and other forms of academic dishonesty are not only violations of the college system and the rules of this class, but are unethical and unprofessional. Plagiarism is considered the copying of information from another source and presenting it as if it was your own. This includes copy of information from a text in response to an answer to a question. You should not copy information directly. Take time to think about how to answer a question or respond to a discussion using your own words. This is NOT to be done in discussion boards, assignments, papers, presentations or any manner of assignment. If you copy information, you MUST identify the source.

In this class, students found guilty of academic dishonesty will receive a 0 for that assignment or an F for the course. Individuals found guilty for unprofessional behavior will not be allowed to return to the class. If you are no longer allowed to return to the class then you may receive an F or a W for the course.

Plagiarism is considered the copying of information from another source and presenting it as if it was your own. This is NOT to be done in discussion boards, assignments, papers, presentations or any manner of assignment. If you copy information, you MUST identify the source.

Attendance Policy

Attendance Policy
This class was published as an On Line Live Lecture class. Live Lectures will be scheduled on Tuesdays, but the first class meeting will be held online Wednesday 01/19/22 at 5:30
Attendance on the dates that are posted will be considered in your attendance and participation grade.
* * Timely assignments on black board are counted as part of attendance and participation

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. On the date of a Live Lecture, students who do not log in are considered absent. Viewing a recorded live lecture at a later date will NOT count as attendance. However, you will miss vital information that will not be reviewed or presented later , so you are strongly encouraged to watch recorded live lectures.
2. It is the student�s responsibility to notify the instructor when possible via email, prior to any absence for it to be excused.
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 or illness is required.

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

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.

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.

MyLSCPA

Be sure to check your campus E-mail and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA 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 MyLSCPA.

Other

Discussion Boards
The main discussion board page appears weekly with the discussion forum. Forums are made up of individual discussion threads that can be organized around a subject. A thread is a conversation within a forum that includes the initial post and all replies to it. When you access the forum, the thread appears.
In most cases, each student must post an original thread and respond to at least two other students by the due date. A requirement of the original post must be at least 3 complete sentences. It is suggested that you write your post as you would in a professional setting. Abbreviations, text language, or other short forms of casual conversation are not generally accepted as professional language. The post and responses are to be submitted by due date. Once a discussion board has closed, you may email me directly for extended time to be approved on a case by case basis. All late work is subject to 10 points deducted from grade.

Quizzes & Exams will not be accepted late. * Special circumstances must apply. Email me personally. This will be a case by case review of the situation.

Please Do Not Screen Shot any assignments to turn in and upload them or send via email. They will not be accepted.

Assignments have been developed that will enhance your learning. To better understand a topic, you will be given assignments, videos and key information that you will need to remember for your success in your career as a counseling professional.

In addition, successful completion of this course requires a combination of the following:
� Reading the textbook
� Logging in regularly and actively participating online
� Completing assignments
If you are having difficulties, it is your responsibility to reach out to instructor or attend live sessions and get the classification, explanation, or additional instruction you may need.
There is no short cut for success in this course; it requires reading (and probably re- reading), following instructions, managing time well and studying the material.
General Information
�    Drop and withdraw dates as published in the student catalog.
�    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.
�    Practice asking for help!

Core Rules of Netiquette: Netiquette is a set of rules for behaving properly online. Your professor and fellow students wish to foster a safe online learning environment. All opinions and experiences, no matter how different or controversial they may be perceived, must be respected in the tolerant spirit of academic discourse. You are encouraged to comment, question, or critique an idea but you are not to attack an individual. Working as a community of learners, we can build a polite and respectful course community. The following communication tips apply to in person zoom lectures, or discussion board postings.
�    Do not dominate any discussion or openly criticize one another's comments, ideas, or opinions.
�    Remember your audience when writing anything in a course or professional environment. "The meaning of a message is left up to the interpreter"- Epiticus. Meaning, take the time to clearly express your thought, idea or answer.
�    Give other students the opportunity to join in the discussion.
�    Do not use offensive language. Present ideas and questions appropriately.
�    Be cautious in using Internet language or word shortcuts generally used in text messaging. For example, do not capitalize all letters since this suggests shouting.
�    Popular emoticons such as ? are not appropriate as part of professional communication
�    Avoid using vernacular and/or slang language. This could possibly lead to misinterpretation.
�    Never make fun of someone�s communication style
�    Share tips with other students.
�    Keep an �open-mind� and be willing to express even your opinion while respecting the opinion and experience of others.
�    Think and edit before you push the �Send� button.
�    Do not hesitate to ask for feedback.

CONFIDENTIALITY/Content Advisory: It is expected that this class will contain information that at times will be of a personal nature to many students. These classes prepare you for a career in counseling. Some class discussions will deal with difficult and sensitive topics around drug use, alcohol use, consequences of that use and other matters. The topics often lead to personal information being shared in the classroom or online in discussion boards. Privileged information that is shared may under NO CIRCUMSTANCES be repeated or shared outside the classroom. I will be available to any student who wishes to discuss private matters regarding material in class/ If you feel you need professional counseling services, the College has a counseling center available to students, or I can furnish a referral for you.
This is an opportunity for you to learn to operate in a confidential manner. If any student uses personal information shared by any class participant in a manner deemed unprofessional or harmful, it will be considered for disciplinary action within the Department of Allied Health.

It is Expected that all students will respect the confidentiality of the classroom and discussions that are held.

HB 2504

This syllabus is part of LSC-PA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.

Department

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.
Allied Health
Chair:	Shirley MacNeill
E-mail:	macneisb@lamarpa.edu
Phone:	(409) 984-6365