Catalog No. Description Credits
10-550-177 AODA Assessment and Diagnosis
10-550-176 Ethical AODA Case/Record Mgmt
10-550-172 Group Facilitation
10-550-178 Intro to Counseling
10-550-179 Methods of AODA Counseling
10-550-174 Overview of Mental Disorders
10-550-175 Personal and Professional Dev
10-550-170 Understanding Substance Abuse
10-550-177 AODA Assessment and Diagnosis...learners develop a working knowledge of gathering and interpreting information used in forming diagnoses based on the criteria in the DSM-IV TR. Learners will explore various diagnostic tools and determine the level of care utilizing the Wisconsin UPC. (Prerequisite: 10-550-170, Understanding Substance Abuse.)
10-550-176 Ethical AODA Case/Record Mgmt...covers ethical case management, coordination of integrative services for AODA clients and the accurate management of treatment records. (Prerequisite: 10-550-178, Intro to Counseling.)
10-550-172 Group Facilitation... Learners are introduced to group counseling techniques such as facilitating the process of forming a group, determining group type, purpose, size, leadership, establishing goals and clarifying group rules. (Prerequisite: 10-550-178, Intro to Counseling.)
10-550-178 Intro to Counseling...learners are introduced to the basic counseling skills and will begin to examine the counseling theories utilized in the human services professions.
10-550-179 Methods of AODA Counseling...learners are introduced to a number of counseling theories and techniques that can be utilized in the human services profession. The theories will be explored in relation to substance abuse counseling. (Prerequisite: 10-550-178, Intro to Counseling)
10-550-174 Overview of Mental Disorders... Learners will be introduced to the symptomology and etiology and classification of psychiatric disorders and treatment.
10-550-175 Personal and Professional Dev...this course will introduce the personal and professional qualities and responsibilities AODA counselors should incorporate into their practice. Learners will clarify personal values and beliefs while examining their strengths and weaknesses. The course content will include ethical issues surrounding substance abuse counseling.
10-550-173 Psychopharmacology... Learners will be introduced to the basic concepts of psychopharmacology and the function of the organs and systems of the human body and brain.
10-550-170 Understanding Substance Abuse... a holistic approach including epidemiology, etiology and definitions; prevention and treatment, social and health care institutions and resource agencies and ethics and legal issues in the helping profession with a focus on self-attitudes, values and goals.
For more information, please contact: The Public Safety Department,(920) 498-5485 or (800) 422-NWTC, extension 5485,or contact Enrollment Services at 888-385-NWTC.