Spring 2023 Course Syllabus Course: DAAC-1164 (Section: 11, CRN: 10668) Practicum (or Field Experience) - Substance Abuse-Addiction Counseling

Instructor Information
Instructor	Linda White
Email	whitel@lamarpa.edu
Phone	(409) 984-6356
Office	Allied Health - Room: Office Lobby
Office Hours	None
Additional Contact Information	Adjunct: Please email me at Whitel@lamarpa.edu
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
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
Lecture Topics Outline	Practicum forms Liability Insurance Background Check         Manuel           Review Syllabus & Calendar Introduction to Practicum Liability form w/ receipt Student Information Sheet Confidentiality Agreement Ethical Standards PreAdmission Policies   Prior to Zoom- Video: Code of Ethics NAADAC Ethics for Counselors Principles of Addiction- School of Lifelong Learning Cage Aid Assessment   Discuss Weekly Log   Mid- Term Evaluation Form due    - Email to instructor by 3/10/23   Domains 1-4     Domains 5-8 Case Study - Reese     Final Student Evaluation form Site Supervision and Site evaluation by Student form Site Supervisor evaluation  of SACProgram form  Weekly Hour Log
Major Assignments Schedule	1/10/23 Informational Pre- Class ZOOM MEETING 5:30 pm Practicum forms Liability Insurance Background Check         Manuel Week 1 1/17/23 First Week of School  ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm             Review Syllabus & Calendar Week 2 1/24/23 Discussion Board Introduction to Practicum Week 3 2/07/23  Forms submitted:   Liability form w/ receipt Student Information Sheet Confidentiality Agreement Ethical Standards PreAdmission Policies   Week 4 02/14/23   ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm     Prior to Zoom- Video: Code of Ethics NAADAC Ethics for Counselors Principles of Addiction- School of Lifelong Learning Week 5 2/21/23 Discussion Board Cage Aid Assessment Week 6 2/28/23 Site Visit   Week 7 3/7/23 ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm     Discuss Weekly Log   Mid- Term Evaluation Form due    - Email to instructor by 3/10/23 Week 8 3/13/23 SPRING BREAK March 13-17   Week 9 3/21/23/ Discussion Board Domains 1-4 Week 10 3/28/23 ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm     Week 11  4/4/23 Site Visit   Week 12 4/11/23 Discussion Board Domains 5-8 Week 13 4/18/23 ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm   Case Study - Reese Week 14 4/25/23 Community Readiness Survey   Week 15 5/2/23 ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm Informational -wrap up   Week 16 5/9/23 ALL DOCUMENTS due by May 9   Final Student Evaluation form Site Supervision and Site evaluation by Student form Site Supervisor evaluation  of SACProgram form  Weekly Hour Log
Final Exam Date	January 17, 2023 - 1:30 PM   Through  May 9, 2023 - 1:30 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100 = A     80 - 89 = B     70 - 79 = C     60 - 69 = D     Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	1.     Satisfactory Completion of 160 Hours with minimum of 10 hours in each KSA Practice Dimensions. 50% 2.     Satisfaction of Discussion Board using the 8 Domains    15% 4.     Assignments /Attendance- Participation – 10 hours 10% 5.     Case Study            25%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	I will not discuss your grades over the. If you want to discuss your grades, you must come schedule an 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