ALSA 212 - Adolescent Youth Substance Use

2 credits

This course will focus on Youth Substance use disorder treatment and assessment. At-risk youth will be a particular focus along with family issues, assessment, and treatment planning. In addition, the learner will apply the use of ASAM Patient Placement Criteria (ASAM PPC). The course meets the requirements for Washington State Department of Health; Substance Use Disorder Professional License. This course is specific to Drug and Alcohol addicted individuals and meets the requirement for content area WAC 246-811-030 (Section U & D).

Theory Hours
2 theory hours.

Vocational Program Course
Vocational program course.

AA General Elective
May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.

Course Outcomes

Explain the legal and ethical ramifications of adolescent substance use disorder treatment.
Apply adolescent substance use disorder treatment concepts.
Identify and demonstrate skills utilizing adolescent substance use disorder assessments including adolescent ASAM placement criteria.