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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
The student will outline the components of the autonomic and central nervous system and explain their general functions in relation to drug use and misuse. The student will explain the physiological, psychological and social effects of drugs or addictive behavior on the major systems of the body. (RW)
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3.00 Credits
Examines procedures by which a counselor/program identifies and evaluates an individual's strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs which will be used in the development of a treatment plan. Prepares the student to appropriately explain assessment results and individual rights to clients. (RW)
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3.00 Credits
Causes and consequences of addiction as they relate to the individual, family, community, and society are discussed. Response alternatives regarding intervention, treatment, education, and prevention are reviewed. Competencies and requirements for licensure in Texas are explained. Addiction issues related to diverse populations are presented. (RW)
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3.00 Credits
Topic address recently identified current events. skills, knowledge, and/or attitudes and behaviors pertinent to the technology or occupation and relevant to the professional development of the student. The Case Presentation Method (CPM) will be introduced. (RW)
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4.00 Credits
This course is designed to facilitate development of the basic communication skills necessary to develop an effective helping relationship with clients. Includes the utilization of special skills to assist individuals, families, or groups in achieving objectives through exploration of a problem and its ramifications; examination of attitudes and feelings; consideration of alternative solutions; and decision making. (RW)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the family as a dynamic system focusing on the effects of addiction pertaining to family roles, rules, and behavior patterns. Discuss the impact of mood altering substances and behaviors and therapeutic alternatives as they relate to the family from a multicultural and transgenerational perspective. (RW)
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3.00 Credits
A study of issues that impact addiction counseling. Special population, dual diagnosis, ethics, gambling, and infectious diseases associated with addiction counseling will be investigated. A special emphasis on legal and ethical issues as related to the chemical dependency counselor. (RW)
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3.00 Credits
Practical general training and experiences in the workplace. The college with the employer develops and documents an individualized plan for the student. The plan relates the workplace training and experiences to the student's general and technical course of study. The guided external experiences may be paid or unpaid. This course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Three hundred clock hours field experience in a clinical facility addressing the 12 core functions. (RW)
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4.00 Credits
An introduction to the patterns and dynamics of group interactions across the life span. Focus includes group therapy, structure, types, stages, development, leadership, therapeutic factors, the impact of groups on the individual, group growth, and behavior. Effective group facilitation skills and techniques used to address special population issues and needs are covered. Effective case management and record keeping are addressed. (RW)
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to basic computeraided drafting. Emphasis is placed on drawing setup; creating and modifying geometry; storing and retrieving predefined shapes; placing, rotating, and scaling objects, adding text and dimensions, using layers, coordinate systems, and plot/print to scale.
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