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COURSE SYLLABUS
1. TITLE OF COURSE: Differential Assessment of Problems Related to Psychoactive Drug Use
PREFIX/NUMBER: CSL 249 CREDIT HOURS: 1.5
2. PREREQUISITE: CSL 245, 255, 260, 265, 268, and 269
3. TEXT REQUIREMENTS:
Because the subject matter is dynamic, all materials will be provided in the form of handouts from the course instructor with a list of reference Internet sites, texts and materials for future study.
4. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Focuses on comparing diagnostic and assessment models available to drug and alcohol addictions counselors. This course meets the differential assessment mandatory training requirements for the Counselor II level of the Colorado Division of Behavioral Health Program.
5. COURSE OBJECTIVES:
I. Distinguish among diagnosis, identification, and assessment.
II. Identify and describe main diagnostic and assessment models.
III. Relate issues of diagnosing and assessment to drug and alcohol treatment.
6. EVALUATION PROCEDURES:
The final grade for this course is determined by one final written examination.
Grading Scale
Raw Score Range Letter Grade
90 to 100 A
80 to 89 B
70 to 79 C
60 to 69 D
0 to 59 F
Special Remarks:
a. Attendance: This course is approved for Division of Behavioral Health (DBH) credit towards recognition in Colorado as a Certified Addictions Counselor (CAC), or a Licensed Additions Counselor (LAC). DBH does not permit absences for those individuals who desire CAC or LAC credit.
b. Assignments/Missed Exams: Attendance is required. No makeup or late work will be accepted.
7. COURSE OUTLINE
I. Overview of terms and fundamental concepts
A. Diagnosis
B. Identification
C. Assessment
D. DSM
E. World Health Organization
F. National Council on Alcoholism
II. Models and theories of diagnosing and assessment
A. Phase progression
B. Categorical inclusion
C. Multiple conditions
D. Typology systems
III. Application to cases in substance use and abuse
8. METHODS OF INSTRUCTION:
To be successful in this course, students are expected to participate in discussions, readings, in-class writing, and activities.
9. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY:
The very nature of higher education requires that students adhere to accepted standards of academic integrity. Therefore, Pueblo Community College has adopted a policy of academic conduct as described in the Student Handbook. Violation of academic integrity may be defined to include the following: cheating, plagiarism, falsification and fabrication, abuse of academic materials, complicity in academic dishonesty, and personal misrepresentation. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of the behaviors that constitute academic dishonesty. Sanctions for violating the standards of academic integrity may include warning, probation, suspension, and/or failure of the course or assignment at the discretion of the instructor.
10. DISABILITY STATEMENT: Students who have a documented disability may be eligible to receive accommodations for this class. Please contact the Disability Resources Center at 549-3446 for further information. |