Co-Occurring Disorders

Catalog description

The course will explore the relationship between psychiatric disorders and AOD (Alcohol and Other Drug) disorders. The co-existence of AOD and other psychiatric disorders will be discussed focusing on several possible relationships between AOD use and psychiatric symptoms and disorders, i.e. AOD may induce, worsen, or diminish psychiatric symptoms, complicating the diagnostic process. The implications of these coexisting relationships on screening, assessment and treatment planning and modalities will be discussed. CDEP/PSYC 2040 3 credits Life Management – Second Stage Recovery The goal of the Life Management course is to help empower persons to improve the quality of their lives. It is a skills based, measurable program designed to create a new, healthy self-image and world view based on cognitive and behavioral change. Change is practiced through a five-track course: 1. Focus on Anatomy of Issues, 2. Models and Principles, 3. Cognition Charting, 4. Coping Skills, 5. Recovery/ new self- perception. CDEP 2050* 5 lab credits Chemical Dependency Practicum I The course is an off-campus experiential learning component of the Chemical Dependency Counselor State License (LADC) program. CDEP 2050 I is one half or 440 hours of the required 880 hours for the LADC. CDEP I must be taken in sequence with CDEP 2051 II in order to meet the LADC requirements. Attendance at assigned seminars are a required component of CDEP 2050 I. The emphasis of this practicum is on gaining practical experience in using the methods and knowledge gained in the classroom. Students will complete the contracted hours of supervised experience at the practicum site. Students will choose, with instructor approval, a practicum site which meets MN Statute 148C requirements and will complete the required hours in the 12 Core Functions and total hours of practicum experience as defined by MN Statute. Students will complete all requirements of the chemical dependency practicum written contract. CDEP 2051* 5 lab credits Chemical Dependency Practicum II The course is an off-campus experiential learning component of the Chemical Dependency Counselor State License (LADC) program. CDEP 2051 II is one half of 440 hours of the required 880 hours for the LADC. CDEP 2051 II must be taken in sequence with CDEP 2050 I in order to meet the LADC requirements. Attendance at assigned seminars are a required component of CDEP 2051 II. The emphasis of this practicum is on gaining practical experience in using the methods and knowledge gained in the classroom. Students will complete the contracted hours of supervised experience at the practicum site. Students will choose, with instructor approval, a practicum site which meets MN Statute 148C requirements and will complete the required hours in the 12 Core Functions and total hours of practicum experience as defined by MN Statute. Students will complete all requirements of the chemical dependency practicum written contract. CHEMISTRY The mission of the Chemistry department is to provide quality instruction dealing with chemistry topics to all students, provide a strong chemical background for all students, and to teach all students the relevance of chemistry in everyday activities.