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Assessment and Interviewing (COUN 2620)
Total Credits:
3
Lecture Credits:
3.00
Description:
This course teaches the skills of chemical health assessment and referral. You will learn appropriate interviewing techniques, data collection, and diagnostic and referral procedures. You will review several assessment tools, including "Rule 25" and DSM-IV criteria. You will practice advanced counseling skills and motivational interviewing techniques. This course meets the 30-hour state requirement for "Rule 25" training. Must be taken A-F.
Topical Outline:
Learning Outcomes:
1. 1. Demonstrate the process of conducting Rule 25 chemical health assessments
2. 2. Demonstrate diagnosing chemical health conditions using DSM5 criteria
3. 3. Demonstrate motivational interviewing skills during assessment process
4. 4. Demonstrate the purpose and role of using ASAM 6 dimensions
5. 5. Demonstrate clinical writing
Prerequisites:
COUN 2510 or instructor approval.
Co-requisites:
COUN 2630, COUN 2640 and COUN 2650