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BHAV 221 Substance Use Disorder Field Practicum

5 credits
This course offers students an opportunity to practice their Substance Use Disorder counseling skills and apply their knowledge through an internship under the supervision of a licensed professional within an approved treatment setting.  

Prerequisites: BHAV 111 BHAV 121 BHAV 131 BHAV 132 , and BHAV 141  

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

  • Demonstrate welcoming behavior toward all clients, including those showing unusual or unpleasant behavior
  • Recognize the enduring possibility of change within each and every person and group
  • Articulate and ethically apply the rights of clients, including their right to confidentiality and self-determination
  • Use interview techniques to gather client information, listen to client concerns, and assist behavioral healthcare professionals
  • Avoid disclosure to clients of personal information, which has the potential to interfere with the client’s work toward recovery
  • Demonstrate good work habits including punctuality, integrity, and reliability
  • Describe population-specific concerns or intervention strategies for the assessment and treatment of substance use disorders in adolescents, older adults, veterans, or historically marginalized populations such as racial or ethnic minority groups, immigrants/refugees, people with disabilities, women, and LGBTQ+ individuals
  • Seek, receive, and use supervisory feedback 

Total Hours: 90 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 60