MHT 1236 Assessment & Diagnosis of Substance Use Disorders
Holistic assessment and diagnosis of substance use disorders. Assessment skill development. Use of and interpretation of assessment instruments. Use of current Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) criteria related to substance use disorders.
Prerequisites: MHT 1130 and Restricted to Majors
Course Outcomes
- Identify the stages and symptoms of substance use disorders, differentiating between substance use and substance dependency disorders.
- Recognize the criteria needed for the diagnoses of different substance use disorders and utilize this knowledge during interviews with others.
- Administer assessment instruments and accurately interpret information to make an accurate substance use disorder diagnosis.
- Perform a drug and alcohol assessment including a biopsychosocial history, mental status, 5 axis diagnosis, diagnostic summary, and treatment recommendations consistent with the level of care needed.
Credit Hours: 3
- Classroom: 3 hours
- Division: Health Sciences
- Department: Mental Health and Addiction Services
- Repeatable Credit: No
- Offered Online: No
Downtown Dayton Campus
Bldg 14, Rm 333
Faculty: Brown
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Restrictions: Restricted to MHT or PH Majors
Open Seats: 3
Meets: TH from 2:00PM to 4:40PM
Section: 100
Open Seats: 3
Meets: TH from
2:00PM to 4:40PM
2:00PM to 4:40PM
Section: 100
Downtown Dayton Campus
Bldg 14, Rm 333
Faculty: Blair
Term: Spring 2024
Format: Course meets in person on scheduled days and times.
Restrictions: Restricted to MHT or PH Majors
Open Seats: 9
Meets: T from 5:30PM to 8:10PM
Section: N00
Open Seats: 9
Meets: T from
5:30PM to 8:10PM
5:30PM to 8:10PM
Section: N00