vcc.ca

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. 

Credits

2.0 

Year of study

2nd Year Post-secondary 

Prerequisites

CNSK 1508. 

Corequisites

None 

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

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) 

Passing grade

C (60%) 
 

Evaluation Plan

Type

Percentage

Assessment activity

Assignments 

35 

Practice addictions assessment interview video 

Assignments 

35 

Reflective paper 

Assignments 

20 

Case scenarios 

Assignments 

10 

Professionalism and participation 

Course topics

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.
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