HMSV 1150 - Introduction to Chemical Dependency

Academic Division:

Liberal Arts

Academic Discipline:

Human Services

Assistant Dean: Steve Haynes PhD

3 Credit(s)
This course provides an introduction into the field of chemical dependency counseling. This course meets all requirements necessary to apply for the Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant (CDCA) phase I. This course looks at the essentials of chemical dependency counseling, including the characteristic of a counselor, ethic and legal issues, the process of becoming a counselor, theories of addiction, counseling procedures and strategies, group work, assessment and diagnosis, and treatment planning. UG

3 Lecture Hour(s);

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Recognize the essential characteristics of a Chemical Dependency Counselor	Weeks 1-15; Professional Interview paper, Mid-term exam (week 8); and Final exam (week 16)
2. Recognize the legal and ethical issues pertaining to Chemical Dependency Counseling. (6 hours).	Week 3-4; Ethical Dilemma Activity; Mid-term exam (week 8); Final exam (week16)
3. Understand the process of how to become of Chemical Dependency Counselor.	Week 14-15, Final Exam (Week 16)
4. Recognize and demonstrate the counseling procedures and strategies regarding addicted populations (14 hrs.)	Weeks 4-14, Professional Interview paper , Mid-term exam (week 8), and Final exam (week 16)
5. Demonstrate the ability to assess and diagnose addiction based on a variety of assessment tools and the DSM-5. (3+hours)	Weeks 5-7; Client Assessment/Treatment Report; Mid-term exam (week 8); and Final exam (week 16)
6. Recognize and describe the theories of addiction. (5 hours)	Weeks 1-15; Mid-term exam (week 8); and Final exam (week 16)
7. Demonstrate the group process and techniques when working with addicted populations. (5+ hrs.)	Week 11-13; Group Activity/Paper; Final Exam (week 16)
8. Demonstrate the ability to read, interpret, and create a treatment plan for addicted populations. (7 hrs.)	Week 9-10; Client Assessment/Treatment Report; Final exam (week 16)

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
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