Integrated Care is the coordinated treatment of a mental health condition and a substance use disorder that occur together, addressed under one plan of care rather than in separate services.
The term is used in behavioral health for approaches that bring mental health and addiction services together for the same client instead of treating each in isolation.
What it covers
The catalog states: “This course provides an advanced study in Co- Occurring Disorders with an emphasis on Integrated Care.”
“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, integrated care is covered in the course AOD302, Co-Occurring Disorders: Integrated Care.
The Bachelor of Applied Science — Addiction Studies outline lists AOD302 Co-Occurring Disorders: Integrated Care at 45 clock hours (45 lecture, 0 laboratory) and 3 semester credits.
Prerequisites for AOD302: none.
Related topics include co-occurring disorders, clinical supervision, crisis prevention and management, criminal thinking in addiction, and resiliency and relapse prevention, all in the Bachelor of Applied Science — Addiction Studies program.
This topic is covered in the Bachelor of Applied Science — Addiction Studies program at InterCoast Colleges.