HMS 205 - Case Management

Institution:

Reading Area Community College

Subject:

Human Services

Description:

This course serves as the capstone course for addiction studies and human services majors. The purpose of this course is for students to explore the role of the case manager in the helping relationship. Case managers serve as coordinators of the various sevices utilized by clients. Students will apply practice knowledge, values and skills to various case studies. Emphasis is placed on case management as a model for service delivery to indivisuals, families and groups. Topics covered include intake interviewing, assessment, service planning, care coordination, advocacy and knowledge of community systems. Various ethical and legal issues affecting case management are explored.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Take HMS-105; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous). | Take COM-121; Minimum grade D. (Required, Previous).

Corequisites:

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Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.racc.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 372-4721

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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