This course will introduce students to the concept of concurrent disorders through an addictions lens. Students will explore the impacts of concurrent disorders on clients, families, care providers and society, and will learn about various treatment approaches and options to support clients.
Prerequisites
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What you will learn
- • Definition of concurrent disorders
• Overview of various mental health diagnoses
• Presentations of concurrent disorders in addiction clients
• Overlapping symptoms
• Client’s journey through the system of care
• Impacts on client/family/society/care providers
• Treatment approaches
• Professional practice
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
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Contact us
If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.
Additional information
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.
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.