10520136Counseling Addiction
Course Information
Description
Trains students in basic listening and responding skills, familiarizes students with the 12 core functions performed by AODA counselors (screening, intake, orientation, assessment, treatment planning, counseling, case management, crisis intervention, client education, referral, reports, record keeping and consultation) and provides a structured learning environment in which students can develop skills in these core functions.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Diagnose substance abuse/dependency using the DSM IV criteria
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a DSM IV Diagnosis Summary sheet
    by observing a videotaped assessment session
    Criteria
    you examine the DSM IV criteria
    you diagnose the abuse/dependency using the DSM IV
    DSM IV Diagnosis Summary sheet is complete
    DSM IV Diagnosis Summary sheet includes the symptoms
    DSM IV Diagnosis Summary sheet includes the proper diagnosis based on symptoms

  2. Prepare a screening summary based on an interview
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a written screening summary
    Criteria
    you analyze the definition of screening
    you interview a client to determine suitability for admission to their treatment program
    you prepare a screening summary documenting the client's suitability characteristics
    written screening summary includes factual evidence that justifies admitting the client to the program

  3. Complete an assessment used in treatment planning
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a written assessment for treatment planning
    Criteria
    you analyze the areas of client functioning that comprise an assessment
    you interview a client who has been admitted to the program
    you collect information relevant to each of the functioning areas
    written assessment includes an evaluation of each of the client's functioning areas
    written assessment includes a list of client's strengths
    written assessment includes a list of client's weaknesses
    written assessment includes a list of client's problems
    written assessment includes a list of client's needs to be met during treatment

  4. Develop a client treatment plan
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a written client treatment plan
    Criteria
    written client treatment plan includes client's goals
    written client treatment plan includes the steps to achieve client's goals
    written client treatment plan includes the time frame to achieve each goal

  5. Develop a model treatment program
    Assessment Strategies
    by completing a brochure on an agency
    Criteria
    brochure includes a description of the agency
    brochure includes the agency's philosophy
    brochure includes a description a target population
    brochure includes the services provided by the agency
    brochure includes the financial data for the agency

  6. Demonstrate basic counseling skills
    Assessment Strategies
    by tape recording a counseling session
    Criteria
    you analyze the necessary counseling skills
    recorded counseling session includes an introduction
    recorded counseling session includes a use of minimal verbal responses in a supported way
    recorded counseling session includes paraphrasing
    recorded counseling session includes confrontation when appropriate
    recorded counseling session includes use of open-ended questions
    recorded counseling session includes use of positive feedback
    recorded counseling session includes summarizing at the end

  7. Analyze client confidentiality
    Assessment Strategies
    on a quiz
    Criteria
    you analyze the definition of client confidentiality
    you analyze the code of conduct for AODA counselors
    you explore the questions regarding various client confidentiality situations
    you develop an appropriate response to client confidentiality situations

  8. Prepare documentation for client contact
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting written case notes for each client contact
    Criteria
    you examine the content of a case note
    written case note includes a brief subjective description of the content of the session
    written case note includes a brief objective description of the content of the session
    written case note includes a brief assessment of the content of the session
    written case note includes a brief plan for the next session

  9. Prepare a case presentation
    Assessment Strategies
    by submitting a written case presentation
    Criteria
    written case presentation includes a summary of the information gathered over the semester
    written case presentation is complete
    written case presentation includes demographics on the client
    written case presentation includes drug history of the client
    written case presentation includes social history of the client
    written case presentation includes legal history of the client
    written case presentation includes employment history of the client
    written case presentation includes an assessment of the client
    written case presentation includes an objective treatment plan
    written case presentation includes the activities undertaken during the course of treatment
    written case presentation includes the counseling approaches used in treatment
    written case presentation includes an evaluation of the client's progress in treatment
    written case presentation includes a discharge summary