ADDS6031
ADDS 6031 - Foundations of Assessment and Treatment Planning (3 Cr.) Online may be available
CCAPS Graduate Programs Instruction (10921)
TUCL - College of Continuing and Professional Studies
ADDS 6031 - Foundations of Assessment and Treatment Planning (3 Cr.) Online may be available
Course description
This course is intended to introduce the principles of treatment planning and assessment of individuals experiencing co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. The course will review relevant issues such as physiological effects, etiology, assessments, diagnosis, levels of treatment, motivation/readiness, confidentiality, intervention strategies, community support, ethics, prevention, and social justice. This includes, but is not limited to, theoretical and historical bases for assessment techniques; assessing validity and reliability; appraisal methods including environmental and performance assessment, individual and group test inventory methods, behavioral observations, and computer-assisted assessments; psychometric statistics; strategies for selecting, administering, interpreting, and using assessment and evaluation instruments and techniques in counseling; and ethical consideration in appraisal.
Students will demonstrate an ability to effectively apply the learned concepts to complete a comprehensive substance use assessment.
Students will demonstrate an ability to effectively apply the learned concepts to complete a comprehensive substance use assessment.
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
A-F - A-F Grade Basis
Lecture
Requirements
012935
Typically offered term(s)
Every Fall & Summer