CNSK 2508: Addiction Assessment Skills
Effective date
January 2021
Department
Counselling Skills
School
Continuing Studies
Description
This course will expand upon a student’s skills and knowledge gained in the CNSK 1508 Assessment Practices course and in the field to further develop their understanding and techniques with addictions assessment.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply effective interpersonal communication skills in addictions assessments to successfully engage with clients
- Critically analyze ethical practices within addictions assessment
- Gather and integrate information about each client’s unique journey considering the impact of social and cultural context to conduct a tailored addictions assessment
- Apply critical thinking skills to analyze and prioritize client information for an addictions assessment
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
PLAR will be assessed by the Department according to standardized practice and using one or more of the following components: Challenge Exam, Demonstration, Interview, or External Evaluation.
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 21
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 6
Total Hours: 27
Instructional Strategies
Lecture, videos, small/large group discussion/work, reflective exercises, reflective writing, case studies, readings, guest speakers
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Assignments
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35
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Practice addictions assessment interview video
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Assignments
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35
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Reflective paper
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Assignments
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20
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Case scenarios
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Assignments
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10
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Professionalism and participation
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Course topics
- • Models of Addictions Assessment: Harm Reduction Continuum, Attunement, Trauma and Resiliency Informed Practice, Bio-Psycho-Social-Spiritual model
• Interpersonal Communication Skills in Addictions Assessment
• Concurrent Disorders
• Ethics in Addictions Assessment
• Addictions Assessment Case Conceptualization
• Navigation, Advocacy, and Utilization of Addiction Resources
• Integrated Addictions Assessment Interview
• Report Writing Language for Addictions Assessment
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.