HUS172 Counseling Techniques with Substance Abuse
This course helps students develop counseling techniques and strategies to work with people who have problems resulting from substance abuse and dependence. Diagnosis, assessment, treatment planning, treatment philosophies, levels of care/services, and intervention strategies will be covered thoroughly. Emphasis will be placed on helping clients maintain recovery and prevent or cope with relapse. Treating dually diagnosed clients will also be discussed. A minimum grade of C- must be earned in this course.
Prerequisite
Basic Reading proficiency and Basic Writing proficiency or
RWR090 Reading Writing and Reasoning Minimum Grade of: C
Attributes
Free Elective
Reading Content Course
Program Major Restrictions
Alcohol Drug Abuse Counseling, Human Services, Community Support Human Svs