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HSCD 302 Assessment of Substance Use Disorders

This course is designed to teach students the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effective assessment interviews and diagnose substance use problems. Students learn about the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), screening tools, assessment techniques, motivational interviewing, placement, and treatment planning.

Prerequisites

Special information

Prerequisites: HSCD 200 AND HSCD 300 AND HSER 346. Note: Attendance at the first class meeting is mandatory unless approved beforehand by the instructor. This course is only open to declared Alcohol and Drug Counseling majors. If you have not yet declared your major, contact your advisor.
4 Undergraduate credits

Effective May 5, 2015 to present

Learning outcomes

General

  • Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed for successful interviewing and assessment of people with alcohol and drug problems.
  • Develop understanding and application of common assessment methods and tools used in the assessment and diagnostic process by alcohol and drug counselors.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of Comprehensive Assessments and direct access (per Minnesota Statutes 245G).

Summer 2024

Section Title Instructor books eservices
01 Assessment of Substance Use Disorders Zimmerman, Jacob Reinhard Books for HSCD-302-01 Summer 2024 Course details for HSCD-302-01 Summer 2024

Fall 2024

Section Title Instructor books eservices
01 Assessment of Substance Use Disorders Zimmerman, Jacob Reinhard Books for HSCD-302-01 Fall 2024 Course details for HSCD-302-01 Fall 2024

Spring 2025

Section Title Instructor books eservices
01 Assessment of Substance Use Disorders Zimmerman, Jacob Reinhard Books for HSCD-302-01 Spring 2025 Course details for HSCD-302-01 Spring 2025