Substance Use Assessment, Diagnosis & Treatment

Catalog description

Learners take an in-depth look at assessment, diagnosis and treatment in the substance use disorder field. Students develop a working knowledge of gathering and interpreting information used in forming diagnoses based on the criteria in the DSM-V. Learners will explore various diagnostic tools and determine the level of care utilizing the Wisconsin Uniform Placement Criteria. Students are introduced to a variety of counseling theories, co-occurring disorders, modalities and techniques used to treat substance use disorders.