Co-Occurring Disorders is the term for the presence of a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder in the same person.
What it covers
The catalog states: “This course provides an advanced understanding of Co-Occurring Disorders with an emphasis on Management and Coordination of Care/Treatment and Recovery Planning.”
This course provides intermediate understanding of Co-Occurring Disorders with an emphasis on Crisis Prevention and Management.
A further course states: “Upon successful completion of the required coursework, the student will be able to demonstrate comprehension of postmodern treatment / Motivational Enhancement Therapy / Cultural Diversity.”
Which program covers it
In InterCoast Colleges’ Bachelor of Applied Science — Addiction Studies program, co-occurring disorders is covered in the course AOD304, Co-Occurring Disorders - Management & Coordination of Care.
The Bachelor of Applied Science — Addiction Studies outline lists AOD304 Co-Occurring Disorders: Management & Coordination of Care at 45 clock hours (45 lecture, 0 laboratory) and 3 semester credits.
Prerequisites for AOD304: none.
This topic is covered in the Bachelor of Applied Science — Addiction Studies program at InterCoast Colleges.