Contra Costa College
Course Outline
Department & Number
Course Title
Prerequisite
Health and Human Services 227
Introduction to Dual Diagnosis
None
Co-requisite
Advisory
Number of Weeks
18
Lecture Hours
3
Lab Hours
Hours By
Arrangement
Activity Hours
Units
3
COURSE/CATALOG
DESCRIPTION
This course will provide an introduction to the treatment needs of individuals who have a psychiatric disorder in
combination with an alcohol and other drug (AOD) use disorder. May be repeated once.
COURSE OBJECTIVE
At the completion of the course the student will be able to:
1. Communicate the terminology of dual disorders.
2. Provide descriptions and diagnostic criteria for AOD abuse and dependence.
3. Describe the similarities, differences, strengths and weaknesses of the treatment systems used by clients with
dual disorders.
4. Identify the relationships between AOD use and psychiatric symptoms and individuals with AOD.
5. Apply the use of DSM IV (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th edition) diagnostic
criteria as it relates to a diagnosis of individuals with AOD.
6. Identify the various treatment models for AOD abuse and dependence.
7. Identify the pharmacologic risk factors associated with the medical management of AOD.
COURSE CONTENT: (Show percentage breakdown)
15
15
15
10
10
10
10
15
% 1. Dual Disorders: Concepts and definitions
2. Mental health and addiction treatment systems: Philosophical and treatment approach
%
issues.
% 3. Linkages for mental health and AOD treatment.
% 4. Mood disorder (substance induced mood disorders)
% 5. Substance abuse and anxiety disorders.
% 6. Substance abuse and personality disorders.
% 7. Substance abuse and psychotic disorders.
% 8. Medical (Pharmacologic) management of AOD.
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
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5.
Lectures
Discussion
Student presentations
Multimedia presentations
Guest speakers
INSTRUCTIONAL
MATERIALS
Textbook Title:
Author:
Publisher:
Edition/Date:
1. Managing the Dually Diagnosed Patient, Current Issues and Clinical
Approaches. 2. Masquerade, Unmasking Dual Diagnosis
1. David O”Connell, PhD Eileen Beyer, PsyD 2. Richard A Morin, M.D.
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Treatment Improvement Protocol (TIP) Series
1. Haworth Press, Inc. 2. Arnica Publishing, Inc.
1. 2nd Edition/2002
2. 2nd Edition/2004
COURSE EXPECTATIONS (Use applicable expectations)
Outside of Class Weekly Assignments
Weekly Reading Assignments
Weekly Writing Assignments
Weekly Math Problems
Lab or Software Application Assignments
Other Performance Assignments
Hours per week
2-3
2-3
2
STUDENT EVALUATION: (Show percentage breakdown for evaluation instruments)
50
25
25
%
%
%
1. Two examinations
2. Research project (term paper)
3. Final examination
GRADING POLICY (Choose LG, CR/NC, or SC)
Letter Grade
Credit / No Credit
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
60% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit
Prepared by:
Aminta Mickles
Date: Semester/Year
Fall 2008
Revised 11/02
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Student Choice
90% - 100% = A
80% - 89% = B
70% - 79% = C
6 0% - 69% = D
Below 60% = F
70% and above = Credit
Below 70% = No Credit