CDC Chemical Dependency (CDC)

This course provides specific content in orientation, screening, intake, assessment, treatment planning, and counseling with adults and adolescents with substance abuse/dependency disorders. Topics include: culturally sensitive practices in interviewing and assessment, diagnosis of substance abuse/dependency disorders, diverse models of treatment, case management, crisis intervention, and referral to appropriate levels of care. Other topics include discharge planning, relapse prevention, confidentiality, and roles of mutual self-help groups.

This course provides students with an understanding of theories and practices in the field of chemical dependency. Students learn to integrate theories with practical application to serve persons with abuse and dependency diagnoses. They develop knowledge of the different frameworks for viewing chemical dependency and determine the models that develop from the frameworks and effective use of the models. They continue to develop knowledge of how different drugs impact individuals. Students learn to document interventions and outcomes.

This course provides an overview of how chemical dependency impacts individual family members and the family unit. The course emphasizes how to define co-dependency and treatment of family members. Students explore developmental aspects of the family, family roles, and the ways in which addiction alters family functioning. Students are exposed to a variety of family treatment models as well as 12-Step/mutual self-help programs for family members. Students are required to attend one 12-Step meeting for families with addicted members and complete a related assignment.

This course provides students with advanced individual and group strategies to match the needs of clients. Students develop knowledge to evaluate the effectiveness of treatment based upon the client's progress towards mutually agreed upon goals. Stuents learn to develop a continuum of recovery plan in order to strengthen the client's potential for obtaining and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Students develop knowledge and skills to work effectively with specific populations such as women, adolescents, and persons with co-occurring disorders.

This course provides specific content in preventing and delaying the onset of alcohol and other addictive substance use, abuse, and dependency. Students learn prevention strategies and programs that help individuals, families, and communities promote safe and healthy behavior and lifestyles.

This course provides students with specific content in the legal and ethical issues pertaining to chemical dependency counseling. Students develop skills related to obligations and procedures that encourage ethical conduct. Students use The State of Ohio Code of Ethics for Chemical Dependency Counselors as a guide for professional behavior. Topics include: responsibility to comply with The Code of Ethics, ethical complaints, sanctions, and impairment of chemical dependency counselors. Students develop skills in recognizing and finding solutions for ethical dilemmas.