ALSA 210 - Substance Use Disorder Treatment and the Law

2 credits

The course will cover the interaction of Substance Use Disorder treatment facilities and the various elements of the judicial system. A primary focus will be the legal responsibility of individual chemical dependency professionals in the State of WA.

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 confidentiality issues
Understanding of boundary issues
Understanding of release of information documentation
Understanding of requirements to report
Understanding of court ordered drug and alcohol treatment
Understanding of the Washington State Judicial System
Understanding of the Washington Administrative Codes pertaining to drug and alcohol treatment

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