Addiction Studies (ADS)

Courses

ADS-343 INTRODUCTION TO ADDICTION STUDIES 3.00 Credits

This intensive introductory course provides a comprehensive overview of the field of addiction counseling. It focuses on current therapeutic trends, strategies, and counseling approaches used in the treatment of addiction, as well as ethical considerations. Relapse and prevention strategies, along with treatment of special populations, will also be covered. Pre-requisites: PSYC-101, or the permission of the instructor. Crosslisted with PSYC-343.

ADS-442 ETHICAL PRINCIPLES IN COUNSELING 3.00 Credits

Topics covered include federal and state laws, client welfare as a primary concern, professional competence-supervision/development, financial issues, personal wellness, and relationships to professionals and institutions. Development of students' ability to conceptualize ethical issues, utilize an appropriate model for resolution, and appreciate personal values and modes of ethical problem-solving are also considered. Fee required. Pre-requisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC-205 or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with PSYC-442.

ADS-443 CASE MANAGEMENT AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY 3.00 Credits

The course focuses on practical application and administration of Case Management Services in health and human service delivery systems in Idaho. Case management studies emphasize clinical focus on case management services that apply to Rural and Frontier settings in Idaho. Students work with case management models where case management and records monitoring occur, from hospital, in-patient care to out patient settings in rural communities. Students are exposed to various treatment populations such as High Risk populations including AIDS/HIV populations, elderly, Native American, as well as gender specific issues. Students will be exposed to other disciplines such as Mental Health, Voc-Rehab. as well as Developmental Disability populations. Pre-requisites: PSYC-101 or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with PSYC-443.

ADS-444 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND PHARMACOLOGY 3.00 Credits

Introduction to basic concepts of drug absorption, distribution and effect. It is intended to provide substance abuse counselors with a broad background in the understanding of drug effects and operations. Additionally, to allow the student to have a base of knowledge of pharmacology upon which instruction and education of clients can be facilitated. Fulfills the requirement for certification for both Idaho and Washington State Certification Boards. Includes concepts of basic neuroanatomy, concepts of drug absorption and drug elimination, anatomy of drug effects, and consequences of long term drug use. A comprehensive survey of entities and agencies that govern Controlled Substances and ODT issues. A global perspective on the physiology and pharmacology of different classes of drugs both those illegal and legal, abused and those used for treatment in institutions. Pre-requisites: PSYC-101 and PSYC-205, or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with PSYC-444.

ADS-446 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND FAMILY SYSTEM 3.00 Credits

Includes behavioral patterns in dysfunctional family systems, intervention techniques and best practice model programs in dealing with family issues surrounding addiction problems. This course will expose the student to a plethora of various approaches to family systems and cultures that are diverse in nature. Students will create and experience sculpting, remodeling and replicating family roles and dysfunctional systems within a learning lab model. Students will study and become intimately acquainted with the roles of family dysfunction and dependency issues. Additionally, the student will review historical perspectives that help shape and steer the current modes of treatment for this underserved population within the addictions field. Pre-requisites: PSYC-101 and PSYC-205, or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with PSYC-446.

ADS-448 CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY AND THE GROUP APPROACH 3.00 Credits

Identifies specific needs and treatment issues of the chemically dependent client. It is designed to provide both a cognitive and an experiential base from which the student can develop competency in treating this special population. Fulfills the requirements for certification as a chemical dependency counselor. Competency based education models for learning and integration of skills and techniques will be utilized. Pre-requisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC-205 or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with PSYC-448.

ADS-449 ASSESMENT/SCREENING AND CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELING 3.00 Credits

Reviews techniques for intake screening and assessment of chemical dependency clients. Appropriate for use in multiple settings. Field experience is included. Pre-requisites: PSYC-101 or PSYC-205 or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with PSYC-449.

ADS-470 CRISIS INTERVENTION 3.00 Credits

Introduction and comprehensive overview of crisis intervention. Basic principles and theory of crisis intervention will be presented. Gives a foundation toward developing the skills to effectively deal with others in a crisis situation. Included are special populations/topics such as war veterans, rape, adult survivors, national disasters and other topics. Pre-requisites: PSYC-101 or PSYC-205, or permission of instructor. Cross-listed with PSYC-470.

ADS-476 BLOOD BORNE PATHOGENS 2.00 Credits

This course is designed to inform students about blood borne pathogens and infectious diseases within the addictions framework. The goal is for all students to understand the methods of transmission, prevention, and the substance abusing population's needs in regards to blood borne pathogens. Prerequisite: PSYC-101 or PSYC-205 or permission of instructor. Crosslisted with PSYC-476.

ADS-492 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PSYCHOLOGY 1.00-3.00 Credits

ADS-495 PRACTICUM IN PSYCHOLOGY 1.00-12.00 Credits

Emphasizes the development of the basic helping skills and/or psychological research skills through a supervised field experience in a substance abuse treatment setting. Learning plans and goals will be defined to target students desiring a specific field experience in various settings utilizing addictions professionals and programs. Pre-requisites: PSYC-442 and permission of the instructor. Cross-listed with PSYC-495.