AOD COURSE LEVEL OUTCOMES 1
SUBJECT
COURSE #
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
AOD
1
Students will consider behavioral, psychological, physical and social
effects of psychoactive substances on the individual, the family and
significant others as part of an integrated approach to assessment and
treatment of chemical dependency.
Students will describe, contrast and compare models and theories of
the etiology of alcoholism and substance abuse to others, including a
potential client.
Students will evaluate modalities of treatment of chemical
dependency.
Students will describe the social, political, economic and cultural
context within which chemical dependency exists, including risk and
resiliency factors that characterize individuals and group populations.
Students will evaluate political and legislative measures regarding the
use, abuse, and control of psychoactive drugs and the treatment of
chemical dependency.
Students will assess legal requirements for certification as an alcohol
and drug counselor.
AOD
2
Students will be able to explain short term and chronic effects of
substance abuse from a neurobiological and pharmacological
perspective.
Students will be able to describe addiction as a biopsychosocial
concern, relating biological processes to psychological, emotional, and
behavioral aspects of addiction.
Students will be able to explain mechanisms of action and effects of
psychiatric medications and their rationale for use in mental health.
Students will demonstrate proficiency in the use of medical
terminology and in concepts and technologies used in the field of
substance abuse treatment.
AOD
3
Given a case history, students will integrate elements of crisis
management into treatment planning.
Students will conduct an assessment interview.
Given a case history, students will develop a problem list, create an
appropriate treatment plan, write documentation notes and create a
discharge summary.
Given a case history, students will assess for substance use or
dependency, determine treatment modalities and placement within the
continuum of care.
AOD COURSE LEVEL OUTCOMES 2
Students will recognize situations beyond their scope of practice or
scope of competency and respond with appropriate referrals and/or
consultation.
Students will compare, contrast, and evaluate theories of treatment
and treatment modalities for alcohol and chemical dependency.
Students will develop and implement a list of appropriate community
referrals for mental health and chemical dependency treatment and
support within the tri-county area.
Students will investigate and evaluate various chemical dependency
treatment facilities within the community.
AOD
4
Students will be able to incorporate the relevant needs of culturally
diverse groups into clinical practice.
Students will assess personal values and sensitivity to special
populations in the context of providing appropriate care.
Students will select and adapt counseling strategies and treatment
measures appropriate to the personal and cultural identity and
language of the client including (but not limited to) gender, sexual
orientation, and developmental issues.
AOD
5
Students will be able to assess legal and ethical problems and apply
established laws and professional codes of ethics pertaining to the
delivery of care for individuals and families with chemical dependency.
Students will construct a personal and professional growth plan
utilizing knowledge of requirements for professional training and
certification, stress reactions, burn-out and relapse prevention.
AOD
6
Students will be able to design and develop a presentation of life
management and/or relapse prevention skills appropriate for a
substance abuse treatment program.
Students will be able to construct a culturally sensitive and population
relevant prevention program and describe measures to evaluate this
program.
Students will be able to evaluate strategies used to prevent drug and
alcohol abuse in a community context.
AOD
7
Given a case history, students will develop a written treatment plan.
Given a dramatization or case scenario, students will respond
appropriately to crisis situations, employing community resources and
other appropriate support measures.
AOD COURSE LEVEL OUTCOMES 3
Students will conduct an initial screening and assessment interview
utilizing communication competencies and skills developed in this
course.
Given a case history, students will develop a counseling approach
based upon a variety of theoretical models.
Given a dramatization or case scenario, students will demonstrate
competency in legal and ethical issues affecting the client-counselor
relationship.
AOD
8
Students will demonstrate skills in group leadership by planning,
implementing and evaluating group counseling sessions that would be
appropriate for the chemically dependent individual and/or family
members.
Students will demonstrate familiarity with various therapeutic models
or treatment themes appropriate to group process in chemical
dependency.
Students will design intervention and treatment measures which
include the family context.
Students will construct a family genogram and apply other familybased assessment instruments.
Students will identify family problems that should be referred to a
professional family therapist and demonstrate knowledge of how to
make such a referral and collaborate in the treatment process.
AOD
9
Students will describe how the mental health and addiction treatment
fields often operate separately and the implications of this separation
for persons with both psychiatric and substance abuse problems.
Students will describe the most commonly utilized treatment
approaches for substance abuse and mental health disorders and how
to prioritize and integrate treatment approaches for clients with coexisting disorders.
Students will conduct an assessment interview and use the Diagnostic
and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association (DSM)
to develop a multi-axial diagnosis and integrated treatment plan.
AOD
10
Students will be able to utilize each of the twelve core competency
areas in simulated and real case situations according to established
professional standards for chemical dependency counselors.
Students will be able to utilize each of the TAP-21 areas of
competence according to established professional standards in
simulated and real case situations.
AOD COURSE LEVEL OUTCOMES 4
Students will apply standards of ethical practice and competent care
to clients, co-workers, and cohorts in class assignments, discussions,
and practicum settings.
AOD
99
Students will demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and entry-level
competence in each of the core functions and performance domains
of chemical dependency counselors within an approved alcohol/drug
treatment facility.
Students will demonstrate knowledge, understanding, and entry-level
competence in each of the core functions and performance domains
of chemical dependency counselors within an approved alcohol/drug
treatment facility.