CDC 155 D01: Dr. Patricia L. Riley, L.C.P.C. Human Services Department Head, Associate Prof of Social Sciences M/W, 9:00 AM 10:30 AM Brunkhorst Hall 206 priley@worwic.edu, 410-334-2885 Office Hours: Other Hours by Appointment Mon. 11:00 12:00 PM, Tues. 11:00 12:30 PM Wed. 11:00 12:00 PM, Thurs.11:00 12:30 PM Textbooks Geppert, C. & Roberts, L. (Eds.) (2008). The book of ethics: Expert guidance for professionals who treat addiction. Center City, MD: Hazeldon NAADAC, 10 th edition. (2009). The basics of addiction counseling: Desk reference and study guide. Module III: ethical and professional issues in addiction counseling. Alexandria, VA Course Description/Rationale This course is designed to help students develop a personal framework for ethical action and become more effective in addressing ethical issues in the field of alcohol and drug dependency counseling. This course uses the ethical standards of Maryland s Board of Professional Counselors & Therapists and the National Association for Addiction Professionals to build a theoretical framework for approaching ethical dilemmas in a systematic way. It is intended to deepen the student s awareness of new and emerging ethical issues and provide the tools necessary for professionalism. Hours: 39 lecture. Prerequisite: CDC 101 with a grade of C or better or permission of the department head. Usually offered in the fall and spring. C. Course Requirements: Tentative Assignments/Grades (subject to change) Participation: NAADAC Application Pages 10/20 points each 200 points Participation: Quizzes 10/10 points each 100 points Case Study Exams 3/100 points each 300 points Project: CSC-AD Application 100 points Project: Electronic Library Research Project 50 points Project: NAADAC Practice Test 50 points Final Exam 200 points Total Points 1000 points A 90% - 100% 900 1000 points B 80% - 89% 800 899 points C 70% - 79% 700 799 points D 60% - 69% 600 699 points F 59% - below 599 or less points 1
Blackboard Menu Announcements - Changes, Updates, Emergency Plans Syllabus Syllabus, Tentative Agenda, Contact Information Lecture Content for Participation Geppert/Roberts PP, NAADAC PP, In Class Activities, Quizzes, Current Event Applications Projects CSC.AD Application, Electronic Research Project, NAADAC Application Pages Exams Final Exam Study Guide, Case Study #1, #2, #3 Make Up Work Instructions for making up all missing assignments (due last day of class) View Grades Point and percentage progression of grades (subject to change) Participation: NAADAC Application Pages (20 pts for 10 submissions/200 total points) Included in the discussion of each ethical principle outlined in the NAADAC Desk Reference is an opportunity for practical application. Students are asked to come to class with the application pages completed. Make Up: Submission of the completed NAADAC Application Pages and a 2 page summary (APA, narrative) of the NAADAC Principle discussed in class. Participation: Quizzes (10 quizzes for 10 points each = 100 points) After discussing each area of focus in the NAADAC Desk Reference, a quiz will be submitted that reviews the main ideas of the content. Quizzes will be completed individually, in class, and include only 5 questions. Make Up: Two page summary (APA, narrative) of the corresponding Geppert/Roberts discussion and creation of a 10 question multiple choice assessment that addresses the material covered in the quiz. Exams: Case Studies (3 case studies for 100 points each = 300 points) Three times during the semester a case study will be provided that is to be completed in accordance with the revised Ethical Decision Making Model of NAADAC. Each case study will be completed during class time, at the specified location (computer lab), with the availability of all course materials and consultation. Make Up: Completion of a different case study, without benefit of class consultation, scheduled in the Testing Center. Project: CSC-AD Application (100 points) The purpose of this assignment is to practice the application procedure for CSC-AD Certification with the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Maryland (DHMH). Students are asked to download an application and complete the requested components as if for board certification. Make Up: CSC-AD Application. Project: Electronic Research Project (50 points) The purpose of this assignment is to explore issues related to ethics in the field of substance abuse counseling. Students are asked to find, read, and bring to class a peer reviewed article that addresses an area of ethics among addiction professionals. Professional journal articles used for this assignment must be accessed from one of Wor-Wic Community College s databases. Make Up: Electronic Research Project. 2
Project: NAADAC Practice Test (50 points) NAADAC has created a test that can be taken in preparation for CSC-AD certification. The test can be accessed on the NAADAC website. A copy will be made available for you, with instructions. Please complete the practice test and bring it with you to class as designed on the Tentative Agenda. Make Up: NAADAC Practice Test without benefit of classroom collaboration Final Exam (200 points) The final exam is taken at the scheduled time and includes 50 multiple choice questions and one case study. The NAADAC text may be used during the case study portion of the examination. Blackboard Blackboard is being used as a supplementary site in this course. To access course content in Blackboard you need to have access to a computer with an Internet connection. Computers that meet these requirements are available on campus in FOH 305, HH 100, GH 204, AHB 108. Hours of operation can be found at www.worwic.edu/students/learningresources/resourcelabs.aspx. All students logging into Blackboard affirm that they understand and agree to follow Wor-Wic Community College policies regarding academic integrity and the use of College resources as described in the college catalog. Wor-Wic Community College considers the following as violations of the computer usage policy: Using the campus computing network and facilities to violate the privacy of other individuals. Sharing of account passwords with friends, family members, or any unauthorized individuals. Violators are subject to college disciplinary procedures. E. Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected of all students. Cheating and plagiarism are violations of academic honesty. Any student found violating the academic policy will receive an automatic 0 for the assignment or exam, and then the matter will be turned over to the Student Disciplinary Committee. Documented evidence of the plagiarism or cheating will be kept in the Human Services Department Office. Plagiarism - In both oral and written communication, the following guidelines for avoiding plagiarism must be followed: any words quoted directly from a source must be in quotation marks and cited.; any paraphrasing or rephrasing of the words and/or ideas of a source must be cited; any ideas or examples derived from a source that are not in the public domain or of general knowledge must be cited; all papers, presentations, and examinations must be the student s own work. Because there are ambiguities in concepts of plagiarism, each instructor will be available for consultation regarding any confusion a student may have. Cheating is the act of obtaining information or data improperly or by dishonest or deceitful means. Examples of cheating are copying from another student s test paper, obtaining information illegally on tests, and using crib notes or other deceitful practices. F. Emergency Information In the event of severe inclement weather or other emergency, information about the closing of the college will be communicated via e2campus and the College s website. Faculty will communicate with students about their courses and course requirements, such as assignments, quiz and exam dates, and class and grading policies, via Blackboard. Students will be responsible for completing all assignments in accordance with class policies. 3
G. Students with Disabilities Wor-Wic provides reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities, in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 197 If you are in need of accommodations, please contact the counseling office at (410) 334-2900. For more information, see Wor-Wic s Services for Students with Disabilities web page. H. Sexual Violence Disclosures Wor-Wic Community College seeks a campus free of sexual violence which includes sexual harassment, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and/or any form of sex or gender discrimination. Please be aware that if a student discloses a personal experience verbally or in writing as a Wor-Wic student to a faculty or staff member, the employee cannot maintain confidentiality and has the mandatory responsibility to notify one of the college s Title IX coordinators. However, if you d like to make a confidential disclosure of any such violence, you can contact Wor-Wic s director of counseling (X-2900) or you can contact the Life Crisis Center at 410-749-HELP or 2-1- Information on rights of victims of sexual violence and related resources is available in the college catalog and at the public safety page of Wor-Wic s website: http://www.worwic.edu/administration/publicsafety.aspx. I. Student Perspectives of Classroom Incivility, 2016 Student incivility is defined as behavior that negatively affects learning when it occurs in the classroom environment. 1= Strongly Disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = No Opinion, 4 = Agree, 5 = Strongly Agree Classroom Etiquette (N=555, M=41) Communication (N=555, M=4.63) Eating 42 Verbal attacks Ins. 4.75 Sleeping 4.30 Verbal attacks Std. 4.76 Arriving late 41 Harassing comments Ins. 4.79 Leaving early 62 Harassing comments Std. 4.76 Missing class 54 Inappropriate emails Ins. 4.74 Not taking notes 52 Inappropriate emails Std. 4.66 Reluctance to answer 16 Conversations that Distract Std. 4.28 Not paying attention 90 Conversations that Distract Ins. 4.30 Being unprepared 85 Academic Performance (N=555, M=4.63) Cheating (N=555, M=4.73) Insisting on make-up exams 06 Cheating on exams 4.77 Insisting on deadline extensions 20 Cheating on quizzes 4.73 Insisting on grade changes 58 Cheating on assignments 4.69 Plagiarism 4.71 Use of Technology (N=555, M=4.02) Unrelated use of technology 74 Allowing cell phone to ring 4.33 Answering a call 4.37 Texting 65 4
Course Objectives I. Articulate the laws and ethics codes applied to the field of alcohol and drug counseling. (GEO 2) II. Summarize client rights and counselor responsibilities in the field of alcohol and drug counseling. (GEO s 2, 5, 8) III. IV. Identify and describe the interaction of personal values and developing professional ethical standards. (GEO 8) Apply ethical standards to situations, demonstrating a systematic approach to ethical decision making. (GEO s 2, 6) CDC 155: - Course Objectives/General Education Objectives C. D. E. F. C. Assessment Goals (Tasks/Activities) Given an ethical dilemma, apply the key feature of the Code of Ethics for the MD Board of Professional Counselors. Given an ethical dilemma or scenario, apply the key features of the Ethical Guidelines for National Association of Addiction Professionals. List client rights related to client welfare. Identify client rights related to informed consent. Explain how client rights relate to confidentiality and its limits. Recognize counselor responsibilities related to record keeping. Explain how counselor responsibilities are related to managing boundaries and dual relationships. Analyze the ways that counselor responsibilities are related to professional competence and training of addiction counselors. Identify issues related to the counselor as a person and how one s values may affect the counseling relationship. Describe ways to manage transference and countertransference in a counseling relationship. Describe the facets of multicultural counseling and how it can be applied to addiction counseling. Distinguish between the advantages and disadvantages of counselors who are or are not in recovery. Given a case scenario or ethical dilemma, identify moral principles that guide ethical decisions. Given a case scenario or ethical dilemma, identify how to make an ethical decision. Assessment Strategies (Measures/Evaluation) 4. 4. CSC-AD Application Electronic Research Project General Education Philosophy and Objectives: GEO s Wor-Wic Community College strives to combine the advantages of a general education core with opportunities to pursue a variety of occupational and technical programs. The curricula for the associate degree are designed to broaden and deepen the student s education by helping the study develop the following abilities. Writing - Express ideas effectively through written text. Speaking - Demonstrate a command of oral communication that is accurate, ethical, and audience-centered. Reading - Analyze and/or evaluate texts within and across disciplines. 4. Critical Thinking - Apply critical analysis and reasoning skills to evaluate evidence and draw conclusions. 5. Information Literacy - Access, evaluate and appropriately use information and technology to accomplish tasks and communicate ideas. 6. Quantitative Reasoning - Use and apply quantitative concepts and methods to calculate and interpret numerical problems. 7. Scientific Reasoning - Apply the process of scientific inquiry and analysis. 8. Diversity - Identify the influences of a variety of cultural contexts on social interactions and demonstrate civic engagement with the college and local community. 9. Ethics - Recognize ethical issues in a variety of settings and consider the consequences of alternative actions. 5
Tentative Course Schedule # Day Date In Class/Due Page # s Topic 1 W 1/18 Introduction Syllabus How To Approach A Case Study 2 M 1/23 NAADAC Application Pages (20) NAADAC Intro: 8-18 Ethical Decision Making NAADAC Introduction 3 W 1/25 Quiz: Introduction (10) Geppert/Roberts C1: 1-28 Ethical Foundations of Substance Abuse Treatment- 4 M 1/30 Application Pages: P1 (20) NAADAC P1: 19-25 Non-Discrimination NAADAC Principle 1 5 W 2/1 Quiz: Principle 1 (10) Geppert/Roberts C5: 67-86 Cultural and Spiritual Dimensions of Addiction Treatment 6 M 2/6 Application Pages: P2 (20) NAADAC P2: 26-37 Client Welfare NAADAC Principle 2 7 W 2/8 Quiz: P2 (10 pts.) Geppert/Roberts C6: 87-100 Forensic Issues in the Treatment of Addictions 8 M 2/13 Application Pages: P3 (20) NAADAC P3: 38-48 Client Relationship NAADAC Principle 3 9 W 2/15 Quiz: P3 (10 pts.) Geppert/Roberts C2: 29-40 The Ethics of Harm Reduction 10 M 2/20 Due: CSC-AD Application (50) Exam Case Study #1(100) 11 W 2/22 Application Pages: P4 (20) NAADAC P4: 49-57 Trustworthiness NAADAC Principle 4 12 M 2/27 Quiz: P4 (10 pts.) Geppert/Roberts C9: 129-144 Ethical Dilemmas in Treating Chronic Pain in the Context of Addiction 13 W 3/1 Application Pages: P5 (20) NAADAC P5: 58-63 Compliance with Law NAADAC Principle 5 14 M 3/13 Quiz: P5 (10 pts.) Geppert/Roberts C8: 115-128 Ethical Aspects of the Treatment of Substance Abuse in Children/Adol 15 W 3/15 Application Pages: P6 (20) NAADAC P6: 64-72 Rights & Duties NAADAC Principle 6 16 M 3/20 Quiz: P6 (10 pts.) Geppert/Roberts C4: 55-66 Ethical Issues in the Treatment of Persons With Co-occurring Disorders 17 W 3/22 Due: Electronic Research (50) Exam Case Study #2 (100) 18 M 3/27 Application Pages: P7 (20) NAADAC P7: 73-87 Dual Relationships NAADAC Principle 7 19 W 3/29 Repeat: Dual Relationships Repeat P7: 73-87 Repeat: Dual Relationships 20 M 4/3 Quiz: Principle 7 (10 pts.) Geppert/Roberts C7: 101-114 Ethical Issues in the Treatment of Women with Substance Abuse 21 W 4/5 Application Pages: P8 (20) NAADAC P8: 88-97 Preventing Harm NAADAC Principle 8 22 M 4/10 Quiz: P8 (10 pts.) Geppert/Roberts C3: 41-55 The Ethics of Harm Reduction 23 W 4/12 Application Pages: P9 (20) NAADAC P9: 98-105 Duty of Care NAADAC Principle 9 24 M 4/17 Quiz: P9 (10 pts.) 25 W 4/19 Due: NAADAC Practice Test (50) Exam - Case Study #3 (100) 26 M 4/24 ALL WORK DUE In Class Case Study Final Exam Review M 5/1 Comprehensive Final Exam (200) 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 6
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