Course Descriptions ADS-103
2.5 units
Law and Ethics LEC 40-45 (formerly Law and Ethics, Community Prevention, Education, Outreach and Referral) This course provides students with an overview of the legal and ethical standards of counseling. Specifc topics will be discussed including: patient rights, confidentiality exceptions to confidentiality and crisis intervention. The concepts of community prevention, education, outreach and refferals will be covered along with screening and interviewing techniques. Prerequisite: ADS-104 (with a grade of C or better). --Transfers to CSU only
ADS-104
3 units
Case Management LEC 48-54 (formerly Case Management: Assessment, Orientation, Treatment, Planning and Relapse Prevention) This course provides students with the information and resources necessary to address case management challenges in alcohol and drug counseling. Specific topics addressed will include assessment, orientation, treatment planning, and relapse prevention. Prerequisite/ Corequisite: ADS-101 (with a grade of C or better) and Corequisite: ADS-102. --Transfers to CSU only
ADS-105
2 units
Domestic Violence Prevention LEC 32-36 (formerly Domestic Violence) This course presents an introduction and overview of Domestic Violence prevention. Students will examine myths, stereotypes, and sociocultural factors that contribute to Domestic Violence. Students will learn how to assess for patterns of abuse and aggression within relationships and apply various modalities of treatment to prevent domestic violence. Prerequisite: ADS-104 (with a grade of C or better). Corequisite: ADS-103. --Transfers to CSU only
ADS-110
3 units
Introduction to Counseling LEC 48-54 This course is an introduction to counseling which provides the student with a solid overview of counseling theories, practices, interventions and skills. Each concept will be examined from both the group and individual counseling perspectives. Prerequisite: ADS-104 (with a grade of C or better). --Transfers to CSU only
ADS-115
3 units
Individual, Family and Group Counseling LEC 48-54 This course provides an in-depth study of theories and practices of individual, group, and family counseling which emphasizes learning and practicing skills of counseling. Theories and models for family therapy, theories of stages of group development, techniques for family therapy, and the roles of the facilitator/counselor will be discussed. Prerequisite: ADS-110 (with a grade of C or better). --Transfers to CSU only
ADS-120
3 units
Personal and Professional Development LEC 48-54 (formerly Personal and Professional Growth for Alcohol and Drug Counselors) This course studies the importance of personal and professional growth for the future Alcohol and Drug counselor. Certification requirements, personal skills, professional associations, continuing education needs
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and requirements are examined, as well as programs that aid the recovering counselor and counselor burnout. Prerequisite: ADS-137 (with a grade of C or better). --Transfers to CSU only
ADS-137
3 units
Co-Occurring Disorders LEC 48-54 This course is designed to increase the student’s working knowledge of the assessment and treatment of individuals suffering from cooccurring disorders. Specific clinical topics explored will include psychotropic medications, medication side effects, decompensation, assessment, evidenced-based treatment, and effective case management. Prerequisite: ADS-110 (with a grade of C or better). Corequisite: ADS115. --Transfers to CSU only
ADS-149
1-4 units
Occupational Internship: Alcohol and Drug Studies OI 16-72 The purpose of this course is to enable eligible students to include supervised on-the-job training as an integral part of the total college educational program. This is accomplished through a planned program of learning experiences which combines academic and vocational learning at school with new learning experiences on the job in an occupational setting. Prerequisite: Each student must be enrolled for the full semester and have completed one course in the discipline. A training agreement must be completed prior to registration. Please refer to the Occupational Internship Student Handbook for specific information. Corequisite: ADS-150; Student must complete 255 hours minimum at an approved (by ADS-150 instructor) agency or agencies where direct supervision is provided by a qualified staff person. --Transfers to CSU only
ADS-150
3 units
Supervised Field Work Practicum LEC 48-54 (formerly Practicum Seminar) This course provides the students with supervised field experience to prepare them for a professional career as an Alcohol and Drug Counselor. Through participation in this class, the students can be better prepared for their professional career by improving their ability to measure recovery program aspects. In addition, it provides a future basis for implementing their own preferences when they are working in the field. Prerequisite: ADS-115 (with a grade of C or better). Corequisite: ADS-149. --Transfers to CSU only
Allied Health AH-072
3 units
Medical Assistant: Administrative Procedures LEC 48-54 (formerly Medical Assistant Administrative) This class prepares students for employment in solo-practitioner, multiphysician, outpatient clinics, managed care facilities and other medical offices. Training will prepare students to perform basic administrative medical assisting functions; patient appointment scheduling, maintain medical records, basic procedural and diagnostic coding, utilize Allied Health technical supportive services and work as a member of a health care team. Prerequisite/Corequisite: MATH-051 (with a grade of C or better). --Not transferable
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