ALDAC 160 - Chem Dependency Culturally Competent Counseling

2 CR

Introduces the multicultural counseling competencies needed to meet the diverse needs of alcoholic and drug addicted individuals. Includes exercises in self-awareness about diverse communities and barriers to effective addiction treatment.

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to share culturally relevant formal and informal education regarding substance abuse treatment an prevention programs
Describe culturally relevant methods for measuring treatment outcomes and describing client progress
Demonstrate how to incorporate the needs of culturally diverse groups of people including those with disabilities into clinical practice
Demonstrate understanding of culturally relevant signifiers and need for nondiscrimination in the clinical setting.

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