HSER 113 - Adolescent CD Counseling

3 Credits

Explores adolescent development, assessment, treatment and prevention of adolescent chemical dependency. Reviews research-based treatment models for youth, the counseling of families and state requirements for youth treatment professionals and programs.

Fees

Quarters Typically Offered

Fall Evening

Designed to Serve Professional technical and transfer students in Chemical Dependency Professional or Human Services. Transfer students as an area of emphasis. Individuals currently employed in chemical dependency counseling or human services.
Active Date 2013-03-19

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 36
Contact Hours: Lecture 33 Lab 0 Field Studies 0 Clinical 0 Independent Studies 0
Total Contact Hours 33
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
Course Outline
I. Adolescent development II. Risk factors III. Youth culture and drugs IV. Diagnosis V. Assessment techniques and instruments VI. Interviewing techniques VII. Overcoming resistance VIII. Diagnostic criteria and treatment recommendations IX. Impact on self and families X. Family participation and treatment XI. Requirements for adolescent treatment services

Student Learning Outcomes
Summarize key aspects of adolescent development.

Explain the impact of substance abuse on youth.

Describe the impact of youth substance in the family.

Compare risk and resiliency factors for different groups.

Describe how cultural contexts affect youth substance abuse.

Utilize ASAM criteria to guide placement decisions.

List and describe research-based treatment techniques for youth.

Describe prevention strategies known to be effective with youth.

Identify and plans referrals to ancillary treatment services.

Describe Washington State requirements for adolescent chemical dependency counseling including specific requirements for assessment, counseling, referral, admission, reporting, and behavior management of youth.