This course will introduce potential alcohol/drug counselors to the principles in the Code of Ethical Standards for Alcohol/Drug Educators and the steps involved in making ethical decisions. The course will also cover client rights, counselor responsibilities, confidentiality, managing boundaries, conflicting values, relevant laws and other ethical issues. The importance of cultural competence in counseling diverse populations, including people with disabilities, will be a key component of this course. Field trips may be required. Transfer credit: CSU.

This course is designed to familiarize students with group dynamics and group leadership, especially groups involving treating substance use disorders. The focus is on group development, interpersonal and intrapersonal processes, and group facilitation skills. This course offers practicums in group leadership skills, examines various types of groups, and teaches specific skills for facilitating behavior change. Students will learn to properly document individual client behavior in group interactions as required in electronic medical records. Fulfills one 3-unit skills requirements for the California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators (CAADE). Recommended Prep: ADS R101, ADS R104. Transfer credit: CSU.