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May 02, 2024
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SHS 227 - Assessment and Diagnosis in Addiction Treatment
3.0 Credits
Introduces diagnostic skills required to accurately screen and assess for the various DSM-5 Substance Use Disorders; and to use an ASAM bio-psychosocial approach for effectively determining a level of care, identifying community resources, and making referrals. Includes SBIRT training. This course, in conjunction with SHS 228, addresses the educational content specified in WAC 246-811-030 (2 d, f, h, i, j, q, r, v and w).
Prerequisite SHS 104, SHS 113, SHS 114, and SHS 218.
Course-level Learning Objectives (CLOs)
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Utilize the diagnostic criteria of the DSM-5 to differentiate the various Substance Use Disorders.
- Apply The ASAM Criteria for completing bio-psychosocial assessments and determining appropriate level-of-care placements.
- Review relevant screening instruments and complete training in how to conduct a Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT).
- Summarize the legal requirements and ethical issues related to conducting and documenting clinical evaluations.
- Demonstrate how to refer patients for addiction treatment services and the describe role of a case manager in helping patients to access community resources.
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