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Oct 30, 2024
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Yakima Valley College Catalog 2024-2025
Substance Use Disorder, AAS
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Substance Use Disorder Studies, AAS Program Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- Identify diagnostic criteria, apply assessment skills, and describe scientifically validated models of substance use disorder treatment.
- Identify the behavioral, psychological, physical health, and social effects of psychoactive substances on the person and their significant others.
- Explain the potential for medical and mental health conditions to coexist with substance use disorder.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the laws, regulations, and ethical codes of the substance use disorder treatment profession.
- Prepare to practice in an internship the eight addiction counselor practice dimensions: clinical evaluation; treatment planning; referral; service coordination; counseling; client, family, community education; documentation; professional and ethical responsibilities.
Core Competency Codes
♦ Computation
• Communication
■ Human Relations
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