Spring 2024 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) 984-6308
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	Substance Abuse Disorder Counseling 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	1. 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.    2. 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.    3. Identify and demonstrate knowledge of the basics of counseling principles, theories and skills to include crisis management.  4. Demonstrate knowledge of the various models and theories of behavioral addictions and substance   use disorders and other problems related to addiction.
Lecture Topics Outline	Informational Pre- Class ZOOM MEETING 5:30 pm First Week of School ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm   Discussion Board #1 Forms submitted:     ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm Prior to Zoom- Review Videos: Code of Ethics NAADAC Ethics for Counselors Principles of Addiction- School of Lifelong Learning Assessment Site Visit ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm     SPRING BREAK Discussion Board #2 Discussion Board #3 ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm   Site Visit ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm   Community Readiness Survey ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm Informational -wrap up ALL DOCUMENTS due
Major Assignments Schedule	1/9/24 Informational Pre- Class ZOOM MEETING 5:30 pm Week 1 1/16/24 First Week of School ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm   Week 2 1/23/24 Discussion Board #1 Week 3 1/30/24 Forms submitted:   Week 4 02/06/24   Week 5  2/13/24 ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm Prior to Zoom- Review Videos: Code of Ethics NAADAC Ethics for Counselors Principles of Addiction- School of Lifelong Learning Week 6 2/20/24 Assessment Week 7 2/27//24 Site Visit Week 8 3/05/24 ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm     Week 9 03/11/25 SPRING BREAK Week 10 03/19/24 Discussion Board #2 Week 11 03/26/24 Discussion Board #3 Week 12 04/02/24 ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm   Week 13 04/09/24 Site Visit Week 14 04/16/24 ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm   Week 15 04/23/24 Community Readiness Survey Week 16 04/30/24 ZOOM Meeting 5:30pm Informational -wrap up Week 17 05/07/24 ALL DOCUMENTS due
Final Exam Date	January 16, 2023 - 1:0 PM   Through  May 9, 2023 - 1:0 PM
Grading Scale	90 - 100 = A     80 - 89 = B     70 - 79 = C     60 - 69 = D     Below 59 = F
Determination of Final Grade	Pre- Course Forms 10% Satisfactory Completion of 150 Hours of Field Placement   50 % Discussion Board Assignments 10% Course work Assignments 15% Attendance- Participation 5% Post -Course Forms 5% Course Evaluations 5%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies	Please email me for appointment at whitel@lamarpa.edu
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
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