12/27/2024 8:39:26 AM	SWHS 88 Course Outline as of Fall 2023	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  SWHS 88	Title:  INTERNSHIP PRACTICUM
Full Title:  Internship Practicum
Last Reviewed:1/27/2020

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	1.50	Lecture Scheduled	1.50		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	26.25
Minimum	1.50	Lab Scheduled	0		6 min.	Lab Scheduled	0
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	1.50			Contact Total	26.25
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  52.50

Total Student Learning Hours: 78.75

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  39 - Total 2 Times
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  HUSV 88

Catalog Description:

This course focuses on developing the skills and abilities of students interning at an addiction-studies related setting. Students will engage in the developmental processes of burnout prevention, treatment planning, and the twelve core functions of a certified addiction counselor.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:
Concurrent Enrollment in SWHS 99I; AND Course Completion of SWHS 87 (or COUN 87), SWHS 80 (or HUSV 90) and SWHS 90 (or HUSV 90)

Recommended Preparation:
Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

This course focuses on developing the skills and abilities of students interning at an addiction-studies related setting. Students will engage in the developmental processes of burnout prevention, treatment planning, and the twelve core functions of a certified addiction counselor.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:Concurrent Enrollment in SWHS 99I; AND Course Completion of SWHS 87 (or COUN 87), SWHS 80 (or HUSV 90) and SWHS 90 (or HUSV 90)
Recommended:Eligibility for ENGL 1A or equivalent
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:CSU;
Repeatability:39 - Total 2 Times

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:	Transferable	Effective:	Fall 2020	Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Both Certificate and Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Demonstrate knowledge of counselor practice dimensions with core functions of addiction counselors.

2. Develop understanding of the roles and responsibilities of interns and supervisors.

3. Identify ethical issues related to the addiction counselors.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Identify and explain the primary functions and practice dimensions of Technical Assistance

    Publication 21 (TAP-21).

2. Understand scope of practice and the role of the intern versus that of the certified professional.

3. Practice the ethical guidelines of the helping professions, especially as they pertain to

    confidentiality.

4. Create internship peer groups that facilitate learning through discussion, role-play, and

    feedback.

5. Assess and evaluate the role of the supervisor in the internship experience for future

    supervision.

6. Identify the sources and effects of stress and burnout in the helping professions.

7. Evaluate the positive and negative aspects of the internship experience.

Topics and Scope

I. Understanding Addiction

    A. Models and theories of addiction

    B. Social, political, economic, and cultural context

    C. Effects of psychoactive substances

    D. Co-occurring disorders

 

II. Treatment Knowledge

    A. Philosophies and models of treatment

    B. Family, social networks, and community systems

    C. Research and outcome data

    D. Interdisciplinary approach to addiction treatment

 

III. Application of TAP-21 Functions and Practices

    A. Diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders

    B. Strategies for reducing negative effects of substance use

     C. Client's stage of dependence, change, or recovery

    D. Culturally appropriate treatment services

    E. Strengths and limitations of treatment modalities

    F. Medical and pharmacological resources

    G. Insurance and health maintenance options

    H. Recognize features of crisis

    I. Methods for measuring treatment outcome

 

IV. Professional Readiness

    A. Diverse cultures

     B. Self-awareness

    C. Ethical and behavioral standards

    D. Ongoing supervision

     E. Continuing education

 

V. 12 Core Functions of Addiction Counselor

     A. Screening

    B. Intake

    C. Orientation

    D. Assessment

    E. Treatment planning

    F. Counseling

    G. Case management

    H. Crisis intervention

    I. Client education

    J. Referral

    K. Reports and record keeping

    L. Consultation

 

VI. Roles and Responsibilities

    A. Supervision

         1. Clarifying expectations and weekly tasks

          2. Frequency and timing of supervision

         3. Evaluation and feedback

    B. Interns

         1. Development of counselor competencies

         2. Collaborative relationships with supervisor and staff

         3. Practicing within scope

 

VII. Professional Responsibilities - Code of Ethics

    A. Nondiscrimination

    B. Responsibility

    C. Competence

    D. Supervision

    E. Client welfare

    F. Publication credit

    G. Confidentiality

    H. Client relationships

    I. Inter-professional relationships

    J. Societal obligations

 

VIII. Professional Conduct

     A. Communicating with supervisor

    B. Communicating with academic program and college

    C. Providing culturally sensitive counseling

     D. Professional boundaries

         1. Dual relationships

         2. Transference and counter-transference

IX. Self-care and helping professions

     A. Sources and effects of stress

     B. Symptoms and stages of burnout

    C. Seeking out help and resources

 

X. Credentialing Process for Addiction Counselors

    A. California Association for Drug/Alcohol Educators (CAADE) - Addiction Counselor

         Certification Board (ACCBC)

    B. California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP)

 

XI. Finishing the Internship

    A. Ensuring therapeutic termination with clients

    B. Reviewing the intern's progress and areas for further growth

    C. Feedback to supervisors

    D. Letters of recommendation

Assignments:

1. Participate in group discussions on topics such as supervision, quality of internship, and other

    challenges

2. Submit written entries for in-class group discussions and in-class role play

3. Weekly journal entries or weekly writing assignments on topics as, professional boundaries,

    importance of applying self-care, and meeting learning objectives

4. Development of a self-care and wellness plan, which will include strategies for stress

    reduction, healthy nutrition, resources to maintain well-being

5. Develop a resume integrating skills learned during field experience and develop a cover letter

    as well as exploring career/professional websites

6. Presentation on internship experiences on topics such as analysis of roles, and responsibilities,

    case studies, and/or treatment plans

7. One to five case study(ies) outlining student's assessment, treatment

    recommendations, and plan for implementation as well as referral resources

8. Midterm exam and final

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 40 - 65%
Written journals, self-care wellness plan, professional resume, case study, and group discussion written entries
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 10 - 35%
Case study(ies), treatment plans, group discussion
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 10 - 35%
Role-playing, presentation
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 5 - 10%
Midterm exam and final
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 10 - 25%
Attendance and participation

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Global Criteria: The 12 Core Functions. 7th ed. Herdman. John. John Herdman. 2018

 

Twelve Core Functions. 6th ed. Kulewicz, Stanley. Counselor Pubns. 2010 (classic)

 

Motivational Interviewing. 3rd ed. Miller, William and Rollnick, Stephen. Guilford Press. 2012 (classic)

 

Intervention, Treatment & Recovery, A practical guide to the TAP 21 Addiction Counseling Competencies. 2nd ed. Phelps, Lori. Kendall Hunt Publishing. 2016

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