ALSA 209 - Law/Ethics Substance Use Disorder Treatment

2 credits

This course will cover the appropriate interaction between chemical dependency professionals and consumers of substance use disorder (SUD). Ethical principles will be applied in a SUD Treatment context, and relevant WACs will be covered. Course meets the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) requirement for CDP Credential.

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

Understanding of the differences between professional counseling and sponsorship
Understanding of relapse warning signs
Understanding of contagion
Understanding of appropriate boundaries between counselors and consumers
Understanding of Professional Ethics
Understanding of the use and misuse of substances
Understanding of conflicts of interest