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HSP230

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Co-occurring Disorders Assessment and Treatment

Human Services Education, Social and Behavioral Sciences

This course is an overview of psychopathology and Co-Occurring Substance Use Disorders in Human Services and Substance Use Disorder fields. Common mental disorders are examined across the lifespan. Screening, Assessment, and Treatment Strategies for individuals with Co-Occurring Disorders will be employed. Evidence-based treatment practices, Suicide Risk Assessment, and suicide prevention safety planning skills will be practiced.

Per WAC 246-811-030, the course content meets the educational requirements of topics:
Substance use disorder clinical evaluation (screening and referral to include comorbidity) (f)
Psychopathology/abnormal psychology (p)

Components

Lecture

Credits

5

Multicultural

No

Effective Term

Spring 2025

Course Changes

This course had changes effective Winter 2025. Please see Addendum - Course Changes for details.