| Alcohol/Drug Dependency |
AD 1 |
- Students will be able to describe the term "addiction" and explain various theories of causation.
- Students successfully completing AD 1 will be able to discuss the development of drug control in the US legal system.
- Students will be able to Identify and describe the different psychoactive substances used in America . (MO)
- Students will be able to Identify and describe different approaches used in the treatment of addictions. (MO)
- Students will be able to describe the impact of substance abuse on the community, family, and individual. (MO)
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Chemical Dependency: Intervention, Treatment and Recovery |
AD 3 |
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to identify issues of culture identity, ethnic background, age, and gender, in prevention, treatment, and recovery
- Students successfully completing AD 3 will be able to explain the relapse prevention process
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to describe and apply theories and strategies for the prevention of substance use disorders.
- At the conclusion of this course, students will be able to compare and contrast historical and contemporary prevention, intervention, and treatment approaches
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to describe medical and behavioral models of addiction treatment. (MO)
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to analyze the effectiveness of major treatment modalities and support systems in recovery. (MO)
- Students completing this course will be able to evaluate the role of community groups in outreach and prevention and the effectiveness of alternative prevention strategies
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Chemical Dependency: Prevention and Education |
AD 5 |
- Students successfully completing AD 5 will be able to compare and contrast drug program effectiveness
- Students successfully completing AD 5 will be able to identify each of the five steps involved in developing a prevention program.
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to identify societal attitudes toward alcohol and drug abuse. (MO)
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to identify groups considered "at risk" for drug abuse and addiction in the community. (MO)
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to summarize governmental and law enforcement efforts to stop drug trafficking and sales (locally, nationally, and internationally. (MO)
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to identify each of the five steps involved in developing a prevention program. (MO)
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to examine different prevention programs and evaluate their effectiveness based on research analysis. (MO)
- Students successfully completing AD 5 will be able to examine different prevention programs overall projected effectiveness based on research analysis.
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Client Record and Documentation |
AD 10 |
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to prepare effective discharge and aftercare planning documentation in clinical records. (MO)
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to explain the process of biopsychosocial assessment of clients. (MO)
- Students successfully completing AD 10 will demonstrate record keeping that
meets legal and ethical standards.
- Students successfully competing AD 10 will be able to write treatment plans with
behavior objectives.
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to explain the purpose of client record documentation. (MO)
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to describe record keeping that meets legal and ethical standards. (MO)
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to utilize terminology and standard abbreviations in order to use clinical records as a treatment tool. (MO)
- Employers will be satisfied with students charting skills
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Dual Diagnosis |
AD 6 |
- Students successfully completing AD 6 will be able to describe the relationship between psychiatric disorders and substance abuse.
- Students successfully completing AD 6 will be able to identify and assess the major psychiatric disorders that co-occur with substance use disorders.
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to describe the social and political issues effecting the treatment of co-occurring substance use and mental disorders. (MO)
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to evaluate the effectiveness of evidence-based treatment approaches for clients with co-occurring disorders. (MO)
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to identify and understand the use of psychiatric medications for treatment of mental illness and addiction. (MO)
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Family Counseling |
AD 9 |
- Students successfully completing AD 9 will be able to accurately analyze and describe the dynamics of the addictive family.
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to Identify and explain dynamics of a “normal” family system and the dynamics of a “dysfunctional” family system. (MO)
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to explain and apply the use of the genogram as a family counseling and assessment tool. (MO)
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to accurately assess, identify and analyze family problems/needs and implement appropriate interventions.(MO)
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to demonstrate competency in basic family counseling skills through role-play and experiential exercises. (MO)
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Group Process and Leadership |
AD 8 |
- Students successfully completing AD 8 will be able to demonstrate 5 specific
skills/techniques required as an effective group leader for competency in role-playing situations.
- Students successfully completing AD 8 will demonstrate competency in basic group
counseling skills.
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to explain group process as a vehicle of personal change. (MO)
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to apply and demonstrate effective group counseling skills. (MO)
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to compare and contrast interventions for specifically identified problems with resistance and denial.(MO)
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to identify and apply various counseling theories and techniques in group settings. (MO)
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Introduction to Laws and Ethics for Addictions Counselors |
AD 15A |
- Students successfully completing AD 15A will be able to identify the role of the intern in the clinical facility.
- Students successfully completing the course will be apply ethical principles to analyze the techniques used by professionals in the field of substance use disorder treatment.
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to identify and apply ethical and legal requirements for addictions counselors.
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to present case studies and identify clinical and ethical issues
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Issues in Domestic Violence |
AD 4 |
- Students successfully completing AD 4 will be able to explain anger management interventions.
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to identify and explain the primary theories of domestic violence. (MO
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to describe the social and psychological dynamics of domestic violence. (MO)
- Students successfully completing AD 4 will be able to explain the primary theories related to both causation and impact of domestic violence.
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to explain the relationship between substance abuse and domestic violence.
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to assess, identify client needs, and implement appropriate interventions in relation to domestic violence. (MO)
- Students completing AD 4 will demonstrate knowledge of the laws and cultural norms affecting domestic violence and domestic violence services in the U.S. (MO)
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Law and Ethics For Addictions Counselors |
AD 15B |
- Students successfully completing AD 15B will be able to assess Substance Use disorders and related problems and decide on the appropriate level of intervention
- Students successfully completing AD 15B will be able to provide case management and referrals for clients.
- Students successfully completing AD 15B will be able to identify ethical and legal requirements for Addictions Counselors.
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to demonstrate competency in basic counseling skills.
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Physiological Effects of Alcohol/Drugs |
AD 2 |
- Students successfully completing AD 2 will be able to describe the behavioral, psychological, physiological, and social effects of specific psychoactive substances on the user
- Students will demonstrate an understanding of the basic metabolic and neurological processes involved in psychoactive drug use, including synergistic effects and risk factors.
- Students will express familiarity with the medical and pharmacological resources available in the treatment of substance use disorders
- Students will demonstrate basic competency in screening clients for psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms
- Students successfully completing AD 2 will be able to describe and explain different theories relative to the etiology of addiction.
- Students will be able to describe the impact of drugs and alcohol on society as a whole. (MO)
- Students will be able to identify and describe current evidence based practices in the treatment of addictions. (MO)
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Techniques of Intervention and Referral |
AD 11 |
- Students successfully completing AD 11 will be able to implement active listening skills during counseling sessions.
- Students successfully completing AD 11 will demonstrate proficiency in basic counseling skills.
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to explore beginning approaches in counseling.(MO)
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to demonstrate one-on-one interviewing techniques. (MO)
- Students successfully completing the course will be able to demonstrate basic counseling skills in a role playing situation. (MO)
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Work Experience in Alcohol and Drug Counseling |
AD 82 |
- 85 % of students enrolled in AD 82 A will successfully complete required work experience hours
- 75 % of students completing AD 82A will complete at least 50 % of their identified objectives.
- Student successfully completing AD 82B will apply skills learned in previous courses to a worksite situation
- 85 % of AD 82B students will successfully complete the total number of State of California required work experience hours for certificate.
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