HS 216 - Clinical Screening, Assessment, and Treatment Planning

Lecture Hours: 3
Credit Hours: 3

Introduces diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders as well as a non-substance related disorder. Provides a systematic approach to screening, assessment, identification of and placement in appropriate level of care, and treatment planning in order to determine the most appropriate initial course of action given the client’s needs, characteristics, and available resources. Provides significant opportunity for hands-on practice.

Prerequisite: HS 214 with a grade of C or better; or consent of instructor.
Recommended: Concurrent enrollment in HS 284 - HS 288.