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.
Prerequisites
CNSK 1508.
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What you will learn
- • 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
How to register
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Course schedules
Select your program to see the available course schedules.
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.