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May 23, 2024
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CAS 248 - Substance Abuse Counseling II Credit(s): 3
Prerequisite(s): CAS 243 . This course presents advanced knowledge in the counseling process and specifically addresses substance abuse. The objective is to increase the student’s knowledge of counseling strategies. (Spring Semester)
Course Learning Outcomes - Demonstrate advanced skills of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and other appropriate intervention techniques.
- Understand the characteristics of special populations in substance abuse counseling and how to modify clinical procedures to accommodate the needs of those special populations.
- Create clinical plans designed to prevent relapse for substance abuse clients.
- Develop and implement attainable discharge plans for substance abusing clients.
- Have a general understanding of medically assisted substance abuse treatment and counseling.
- Identify community groups who could help to sustain recovery when the client is discharged from treatment.
- Apply theory to addiction treatment.
- Develop treatment plans using the counseling/clinical techniques specifically for the individuals who are experiencing addiction.
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