HST 1750 - Chemical Dependency

• Students will have an understanding of assessment and screening tools to diagnose chemical dependency and understand the DSM IV-TR criteria for abuse versus dependence.
• Students will have demonstrated knowledge of current principles of substance abuse prevention.
• Students will have demonstrated knowledge of the major classes of drugs and their effects.
• Students will have gained an understanding about chemical dependency program planning and evaluation of program effectiveness
• Students will have gained knowledge of NIDA principles for effective treatment and demonstrate ability to critically evaluate differing therapeutic interventions for chemically dependent clients in a counseling setting.
• Students will have learned about multi-cultural issues and working with diverse populations in the provision of substance abuse/chemical dependency counseling
• Students will know about family dynamics of chemical dependency counseling, including children and adult family members
• Students will know about stage-based treatment based on a client’s stage of change and available continuum of care.
• Students will know the historical background and the development of the substance abuse self-help movements.
• Students will know the theoretical models of chemical dependency treatment.
• Students will understand confidentiality requirements of and ethical considerations for the provision of chemical dependency assessment and counseling.
• Students will understand the legal and ethical standards of client care.