Foundational information for the culturally diverse addicted populations including those with disabilities, as well as racial, ethnic, gender and sexual diversity and its implication for treatment. Looks at the effects of fear, prejudice and discrimination experienced by substance use disorder clients.
Course Learning Outcomes
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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).
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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).
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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).
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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).
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Demonstrate professional communication in classroom and practicum sites.
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Articulate the importance of understanding individual differences in SUD counseling (age, race, ethnicity, gender/sexual identity or disability).
Core Topics
- Demonstrate continual awareness and sensitivity of cultural diversity including issues of equity and inclusion.
- Demonstrate respect for those within and between cultures.
- Recognize the effect of prejudice, bias and fear that both patients and staff may experience.
- Understand how the acculturation process affects those of first or subsequent generations.
- Identify various cultural norms, beliefs, and behaviors including verbal and non-verbal communication.