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CAS 759 - Assessment, Treatment and Case Management

(3 units)
Analysis of the methods, procedures and policies that guide the delivery of addiction counseling services. (Formerly HCS 759; implementation Summer/Fall 2009)

Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Every Fall - Even Years
Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course:
1. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in assessing, diagnosing and placing clients with substance-related disorders in the most appropriate treatment environment/program via ASAM criteria.
2. Students will be able to exhibit knowledge and skills in writing related treatment recommendations plans, progress/case notes, and discharge plans.
3. Students will be able to articulate the cultural diversity and counter transference issues that are critical to responsible assessment and case management process.
4. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the DSM-5 diagnostic process for substance-related disorders, with some emphasis on co-occurring disorders.
5. Students will be able to describe current, major therapeutic theories/approaches in treatment of substance-related disorders.
6. Students will be able to demonstrate basic understanding and application of Motivational Interviewing.


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