Substance Use Disorder Counseling: Prevention, Assessment and Treatment

Catalog description

This course covers best practices in prevention, assessment, counseling and treatment of addictions throughout the life span. Topics include screening, diagnostic criteria, professional assessment methods, placement criteria, evidence-based treatment, documentation, ethical responsibilities and culturally sensitive competencies. Emphasis is also placed on co-occurring disorders, integrated treatment and current models of addiction. Prevention strategies and methods are discussed. This course is designed to cover topics required by state of Oregon statutes.