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Spring 2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SA 100 - Chemical Dependency Treatment Systems


Credit Hours: 3

This course is designed to acquaint the student with treatment modality-specific approaches and techniques utilized in the treatment of substance abuse with attention to the measurement of treatment effectiveness.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will:

  • be able to recognize the functions and approaches of the individual entities of chemical dependency treatment;
  • be able to identify where each modality fits into a comprehensive treatment program for substance abusers;
  • be familiar with the process of determining what substance abusers’ treatment needs are, and how and where to access the treatment system; and
  • demonstrate comprehension of the roles and responsibilities of the chemical dependency counselor in implementation of services in the appropriate levels of care.


F/S (C)