ALSA 212 - Youth Substance Use Disorder Assessment/Counseling

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).

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

Understand youth chemical dependency treatment concepts
Understand youth chemical dependency assessment
Increased competency and application as it relates to the use of ASAM Patient Placement Criteria (ASAM PPC)
Understand the legal and ethical ramifications of youth chemical dependency treatment
Understand at risk behavior
Understand suicide risk in youth treatment
Understand how to work with youth and their parent figures