ADDS 250 Field Placement/Practicum*
This course provides the student with a practical, general workplace experience in the substance abuse treatment field. Students are responsible for obtaining a practicum site with the guidance of the practicum instructor. Students will gain experience through observing, shadowing and participating in a substance abuse treatment agency, under the direct supervision of the practicum instructor and an approved supervisor. Students will receive supervised experience within the 12 core functions, as required by IBADCC. The student will develop individual goals for personal and professional growth with the assistance of their site supervisor and practicum instructor. Upon completion of the field placement and ADDS courses, students may apply to take the Idaho Students of Addiction Studies (ISAS) test offered through the Idaho Board of Drug and Alcohol Certification.
Prerequisite
Successful completion (i.e. grade of "C" or better) of all ADDS courses.
ADDS 250Field Placement/Practicum*
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I. General Information
II. Course Specification
Credit Hours Narrative
8 Credits
Prerequisite Narrative
Successful completion (i.e. grade of "C" or better) of all ADDS courses.
III. Catalog Course Description
This course provides the student with a practical, general workplace experience in the substance abuse treatment field. Students are responsible for obtaining a practicum site with the guidance of the practicum instructor. Students will gain experience through observing, shadowing and participating in a substance abuse treatment agency, under the direct supervision of the practicum instructor and an approved supervisor. Students will receive supervised experience within the 12 core functions, as required by IBADCC. The student will develop individual goals for personal and professional growth with the assistance of their site supervisor and practicum instructor. Upon completion of the field placement and ADDS courses, students may apply to take the Idaho Students of Addiction Studies (ISAS) test offered through the Idaho Board of Drug and Alcohol Certification.
IV. Student Learning Outcomes
V. Topical Outline (Course Content)
VI. Delivery Methodologies