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Nov 22, 2024
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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Program Outcomes - (HJ10)
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Upon successful completion of the DARC Certificate the successful graduate should be able to:
- Describe the physical, emotional and psychological basis of addiction
- Define the causes and characteristics of substance dependence and addiction relevant to various populations and cultures
- Define and apply counseling theories to addiction counseling including Adlerian, Existential, Person-Centered, Harm Reduction, Motivational Interviewing, Gestalt, Reality, Behavior, Cognitive Behavioral, Solution Focused, and Feminist perspectives
- Define, demonstrate and apply ethical principles and practices according to NAADAC, the CCB, and professional behavior for working directly in the counseling field
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to relapse prevention education and strategies
- Describe the categories of drugs and effects on psychological functioning
- Describe characteristics of individuals with co-occurring disorders and specific treatment strategies for working with this population
- Demonstrate the ability to develop, write and implement treatment plans for individuals with addiction and co-occurring disorders
- Co-facilitate group counseling sessions under supervision
- Describe the use of case management in the treatment of persons with addiction and co-occurring disorders
- Demonstrate ability to develop discharge plans for persons with addiction and co-occurring disorders
- Demonstrate understanding of the screening, intake and evaluation process in addiction and co-occurring disorders treatment
- Demonstrate ability to keep accurate records of group/individual process, treatment and discharge planning
- Describe and demonstrate skills involved in crisis intervention
- Describe the purpose and availability of self-help groups for persons with addiction/co-occurring disorders
- Describe the effects of substance abuse on the family, educational needs and stages of recovery for families
- Describe the stages of change model and its application to treatment of addiction and co-occurring disorders
- Describe the use of multicultural counseling skills to assessment, treatment and aftercare issues of persons of different gender, ethnicity, disability, adolescents, the elderly, GBLT and homeless
- Describe the transdisciplinary foundations and competencies required of addiction counselor (TAP 21)
- Describe the use of medication in the treatment of addiction and co-occurring disorders
- Demonstrate engagement in community service activities to educate others about the process, dangers and treatment of addiction
- Discuss the purpose of clinical supervision and participate in the supervision process
- Write a comprehensive case study based on a biopsychosocial assessment, including diagnosis, treatment plan goals and interventions acceptable for submission to the Connecticut Certification Board (CCB).
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