Course Description

This class is designed to provide the counselor with an understanding of the clinical record and the continuum of client care that the record documents and tracks. The class presents screening, basic assessment and evaluation, Substance Use Disorder diagnostic criteria, ASAM patient placement criteria, introduction to treatment planning, progress note completion, documentation requirements and basic referral and discharge planning. It emphasizes the confidentiality of the client record and includes releases of information, mandatory disclosure and informed consent among others. This class is a prerequisite for Clinical Assessment and Treatment planning.

Online: class is open and available over a period of 2 weeks. All online classes have a course agenda with assignments, forums, quizzes and due dates. The class format is a paced structure while also being flexible for student convenience.      14 total hours training in the classroom or online

Tuition: $175.00

Instructor:
Donna Goldstrom, LPC, LAC