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COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 337
SAB 120 Intake and Assessment (3-0-0-3)
This course develops processes for establishment of client rapport, elicitation of client information on which therapeutic activities are based, and stimulation of client introspection. Topics include diagnostic criteria, functions of counseling, nonverbal behavior, collaterals and signi cant others, dual diagnosis, client strengths and weakness, uncooperative clients, and crisis interventions. Upon completion, students should be able to establish communication with clients, recognize disorders, obtain information for counseling, and terminate the coun- seling process. This course is a unique concentration requirement of the Substance Abuse concentration in the Human Services Technology program.
SAB 125 SAB Case Management (2-2-0-3)
Prerequisite: SAB 120
This course provides case management activities, including record keeping, recovery issues,
community resources, and continuum of care. Emphasis is placed on establishing a system- atic approach to monitor the treatment plan and maintain quality of life. Upon completion, students should be able to assist clients in the continuum of care as an ongoing recovery process and develop agency networking. This course is a unique concentration requirement of the Substance Abuse concentration in the Human Services Technology program.
SAB 135 Addictive Process (3-0-0-3)
This course explores the physical, emotional, psychological, and cultural aspects of the addictive process. Emphasis is placed on addictions to food, sex, alcohol, drugs, work, gam- bling, and relationships. Upon completion, students should be able to identify the effects, prevention strategies, and treatment methods associated with addictive disorders.
SAB 210 Substance Abuse Counseling (2-2-0-3)
This course provides theory and skills acquisition by utilizing intervention strategies designed to obtain therapeutic information, support recovery, and prevent relapse. Topics include counseling individuals and dysfunctional families, screening instruments, counseling techniques and approaches, recovery and relapse, and special populations. Upon completion, students should be able to discuss issues critical to recovery, identify intervention models, and initiate a procedure culminating in cognitive/behavioral change. Students will survey and practice various group techniques/therapy utilized in current substance abuse treatment programs. This course includes six hours of speci c training in clinical supervision.
SAB 240 SAB Issues in Client Services (3-0-0-3)
This course introduces systems of professional standards, values, and issues in substance abuse counseling. Topics include con dentiality, assessment of personal values, professional responsibilities, competencies, and ethics relative to multicultural counseling and research. Upon completion, students should be able to understand and discuss multiple ethical issues applicable to counseling and apply various decision-making models to current issues. This course is a unique concentration requirement of the Substance Abuse concentration in the Human Services Technology program. This course includes six contact hours in HIV, AIDS, STDS, TB, and Bloodborne Pathogens.
SAB 250 Prevention & Education (2-0-0-2)
Prerequisite: SAB 110 or SAB 140
This course uses various approaches to designing and implementing education programs
concerning substance abuse, intervention, and relapse prevention for adolescents and adults. Emphasis is placed on the education of individuals and substance abusers/users and their families. Upon completion, students should be able to present a wide variety of education programs for individuals and substance abusers/users and their families.
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