SAB 120 Intake and Assessment

Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Clinic: 0 Credits: 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 significant 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 counseling process. This course is a unique concentration requirement of the Substance Abuse concentration in the Human Services Technology program.

Course is typically offered in Spring.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
At the completion of the course, the students should be able to do the following:

Explain the established diagnostic criteria for substance dependence and abuse.
Describe treatment modalities and placement criteria within the continuum of care.
Explain how to screen for alcohol and other drug toxicity, withdrawal symptoms, aggression or danger to others, and potential for self-inflicted harm or suicide.
Develop the treatment options relevant to the client’s needs, characteristics, and goals.
Apply accepted criteria for diagnosis, and the use of modalities on the continuum of care, in making treatment recommendations.
Select comprehensive assessment instruments that are sensitive to age, gender, and culture, and which address relevant information.
Prepare accurate and concise screening, intake, and assessment reports.