5 courses with the subject ADA, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ADA 1510Alcoholism3
This course introduces the subject of alcoholism. The chemistry and psycho-pharmacological effects of alcohol on the brain and body are introduced. Alcoholism as a progressive disease and a family disease is discussed. The history, principles, practices and contributions of 12-Step programs and “self-help” Groups, such as AA, NA, ACOA and Al-Anon, are reviewed. Other treatment options are explored.
Knowledge of physical, psychological, and pharmacological effects of alcohol and substance use are discussed. Further overview of the addiction field covering history, continuum of drug use, and addiction services are explored.
This course consists of supervised training in an alcoholism or drug abuse facility. Such facilities are licensed by the NYS Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS). The training must be accomplished under the direct supervision of a licensed, certified or credentialed Qualified Healthcare Professional (QHP). The student SpTp: Special Topics enters the field work facility as an intern and is subject to all legal, ethical, and professional standards required of staff members. Internship training emphasizes assessment, evaluation,treatment planning, case management, record keeping,referral, and family and community education. Student performance in those areas is evaluated by the clinical supervisor and staff.
Students experience hands-on, practical training, expressing themselves in group and individual counseling and case presentations, using a diversity of treatment approaches. Students conduct counseling sessions with special populations of substance abusers. Attention is given to legal issues and confidentiality and case presentation. Each student is also responsible for assessment, intake, charting, report writing, treatment planning, case presentations, discharge summaries, and referrals. Students are evaluated on this work. Prerequisites: ADA 1510 Alcoholism and ADA 1520 Drug Use & Abuse.
