Psychology and Co occurring Disorders. Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice and Substance Abuse Studies. University of Central Oklahoma



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Psychology and Co occurring Disorders Department of Sociology, Criminal Justice and Substance Abuse Studies University of Central Oklahoma Spring 2012 GRADUATE SYLLABUS COURSE NUMBER: SAS 5413 CRN 25929 Class Time/Days/Room: Class 4:30 pm 7:15 pm M CTL 106 J. Keith Killian, D.O., LADC Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 1:00 3:00, and 1 hour after classes Office: LA 201A Phone: Office 974 5543 (do not leave voice messages at this number) Cell: 405 201 2578 (This is my cell number.use it judiciously) Email: jkillian@uco.edu keithduhdoc@yahoo.com (preferred method of contact) TEXTS:* 1. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse Treatment for Persons with Co Occurring Disorders, TIP 42 1. Instructor will provide this text. 2. American Psychiatric Association Desk Reference to the Diagnostic Criteria from DSM IV TR Course Description Psychopathology and Co occurring Disorders offers a comprehensive view of an integrated treatment model for individuals with co occurring mental health issues and alcohol and other drug dependency. Treatment is addressed with emphasis on the dynamics of empirically based best practice treatment strategies. The role of psychopharmacology and counseling in treating co occurring disorders is 1

explored, as are community resources. Relapse prevention, continuing care planning, ethical and legal issues for appropriate decision making and scope of practice will be addressed. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment open to Substance Abuse Studies majors only or special permission through the Director of the Substance Abuse Master s program COURSE OBJECTIVES: This course offers a comprehensive overview of an integrated treatment model for individuals with cooccurring mental health issues and alcohol and other drug dependency. The students will learn how to integrate treatment modalities which incorporates both the mental health issues and addiction, considering each of them as a primary diagnosis. With the successful completion of this course, the student will be able to: 1. Verbalizing the rationale to support necessary mental health treatment approaches while addressing alcohol and drug dependency. 2. Enable the student to use the DSM IV TR diagnostic tool as a means for assessing mental disorders including substance abuse/dependence. 3. Identify basic symptoms and management techniques for mental health complications 4. Demonstrating an understanding of an integrated treatment approach 5. Understanding the importance of continuing care planning for individuals with co occurring disorders. 6. Understanding ethical and legal issues for appropriate decision making and scope of practice ABOUT THE COURSE: This course is designed to address duel diagnosis (co occurring) treatment with emphasis on the dynamics of empirically based best practice strategies. The role of psychopharmacology and counseling in treating co occurring disorders is explored, as are community resources, relapse prevention, continuing care planning, and ethics are also discussed. At the University of Central Oklahoma, we help students learn by providing transformative experiences so that they may become productive, creative, ethical and engaged citizens and leaders contributing to the intellectual, cultural, economic and social advancement of the communities they serve. Transformative learning is a holistic process that places students at the center of their own active and reflective learning experiences. All students at UCO will have transformative learning experiences in five core areas: leadership; research, creative and scholarly activities; service learning and civic engagement; global and cultural competencies; and health and wellness. This class will address research, creative and scholarly activities 2

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: J. Keith Killian, D.O., LADC, NCGC II, is a member of the Oklahoma Board of Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors and an examiner for the Oklahoma Oral Boards for Substance Abuse Counselor s certification and licensure. Dr. Killian has practiced General Medicine, Forensic Psychiatry and as a licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor. In addition to being an Assistant Professor at UCO, Dr. Killian has been a clinical director in outpatient services and for prisons. He is also a state board approved supervisor for licensure and an examiner for the oral boards. COURSE ORGANIZATION: The course objectives will be achieved through the following methods: 1. Reading: The course outline will list the assignments. It is important for you to complete these as assigned in order to fully participate in and understand class objectives. 2 Participation: Student participation during class discussion etc. is essential. Simple attendances May Is NOT class participation. The class process is built around the interactive student participation. THERE WILL BE A NO TOLERANCE RULE FOR CELL PHONE OR TEXTING DURING CLASS. 3. Quizzes/Algorithms: will be given periodically to assess the students understanding of the materials presented. These may be Open/closed book, in class or take home There will be NO make up quizzes! 4. Research Papers/audio case analysis and presentation. The student will be divided into groups. An audio session with a co occurring client will be made available. Each group will do an assessment of the client on the tape and proffer a diagnosis. A paper and presentation over the client will be presented to the class. This will include a full description of the client based on a psychosocial model from the information gleamed from the interview. A separate research paper will be completed by each member of the team. Section I. Presentation. A Complete client description using a psychosocial approach will be presented to the class. The full audio interview or significant portions of it will be used to allow the class to discuss your findings will be used during your presentation. The presentation will also need to show algorithms/decision trees used to conclude what the diagnosis might be. A decision of the ASAM dimensions level of treatment placement, a treatment plan, techniques of how to work with this client, possible referral needs, case management needs, ethics of working with this population, best practice models, or other topics approved by instructor. A summation is required and conclusion. ALL presentation PAPERS ARE DUE MARCH 12 Section II. Research paper. A research paper of 7 10 pages over a co occurring population or area of your choice. Include 4 sources, demographics, treatment needs including 3 treatment models, and a conclusion. Due date March 26th 3

Papers are to be handed in during a class and not during the week between classes. After a 3rd week late, the paper will not be accepted. Any test that the student knows that he/she cannot take at the assigned time, must take the test in advanced. All make up exams are at the discretion of the instructor including time, format or even the option of not allowing one to be taken. If for some reason you are unable to attend the test, you MUST let Dr. K know in advance of the test (phone call, text, e mail)to be considered for a make up. Otherwise there must be a documented emergency if no prior notification is given. Everyone is expected to be ON TIME for the beginning of an Exam. Dr. Killian reserves the right to restrict access to the room once an exam has begun. THE FINAL EXAM WILL BE COMPREHENSIVE! COURSE GRADE: The student s course grade will be determined by the following: Examination # one Examination # two Final exam Research Paper/presentation Quizzes 100 points 100 points 200 points 200 points variable There will be bonus points available Quizzes (added to the total, not as Extra points, but to the total of variable Class points) Your final grade will be based on the actual number of points available for this class. Grade scale: A = 90 100 B= 80 89 C= 79 70 D= 69 60 Below 60 is a failing grade and academic will be notified 4

Attend a (or more) board meetings of the Oklahoma Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselors. The meetings are the Third (3) week of the month, every other month beginning in January. The dates of the meetings are Jan 23th,and March 19th 10 points SAS 5413 Course Outline THIS IS A VERY FLUID SYLABUS. This class will also attempt to cover the materials as the class understanding is appropriate. If more time is needed in a particular area, then more time will be given to it before moving on. SINCE PRE RECORDED INTERVIEWS OF CO OCCURRING CLIENTS MAY BE INCORPERATED AS EXAMPLES OF THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF ILLNESSES WE WILL BE COVERIN, THE ADDITIONAL TIME NEEDED CAN BE REGAINED FROM SHORTENING OR OMITTING PORTIONS OF THESE. Jan 9th Course Introduction Ethics, Basics on the DSM IV TR usage, Bio/psycho/social history Reading assignment TIP 42, chapters 1,2,4,5 Jan 16 MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY Jan 23 ASAM/ Multiaxial Assessment Substance use disorders Reading assignment TIP 42 pgs.249 254 DSM pgs. 105 165 CAGE, MAST, DAST Pharmacology review slides Jan 30 th Psychotic Disorders Reading assignment DSM Psychotic Disorders Feb 6 Psychotic disorders and Anti Psychotics Feb 13 th TEST 1 5

Feb 20 Anxiety disorders Reading assignment DSM 209 227 TIP 42 pp 238 240DSM 218 Feb 27 th Anxiety continued Anti Anxiety Medications March 5 Depressive disorders. DSM pgs. 167 195 Beck Depression Inventory March 12 Depressive disorders cont., Anti depression and mood stabilization drugs PAPERS DUE March 19 SPRING BREAK!! March 26 TEST 2 April 2 Personality disorders Reading assignment 6

TIP 42 chapters 6&7 DSM pgs. 153 165 DSM personality disorders chapter Glossary of terms H Z April 9 Student Presentation April 16 Student Presentation April 23 Student Presentation APRIL 30 FINAL EXAM THE EXAM WILL BE COMPREHENSIVE 5:30 7:20 UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA STUDENT INFORMATION SHEET AND SYLLABUS ATTACHMENT UCO MISSION: The University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) exists to help students learn by providing transformative education experiences to students so that they may become productive, creative, ethical and engaged citizens and leaders serving our global community. UCO contributes to the intellectual, cultural, economic and social advancement of the communities and individuals it serves. UCO VISION: UCO will become one of the Top 10 metropolitan universities of our kind in the United States by providing a transformative education as well as development experiences that help learners achieve their highest level of leadership potential. ACADEMIC INTEGRITY STATEMENT Each student is expected to engage in all academic pursuits in a manner that is above reproach. Students are expected to maintain complete honesty and integrity in the academic experiences both in and out of the classroom. Academic dishonesty includes, but is not confined to: plagiarizing; cheating on tests or examinations; turning in counterfeit reports, tests, and papers; stealing tests or other academic material; knowingly falsifying academic records or documents of the institution; accessing a student s confidential academic records without authorization; disclosing confidential academic information without authorization; and, turning in the same work to more than one class without informing the instructors involved. Any student found responsible of academic dishonesty will be subject to disciplinary action. To help ensure academic integrity, faculty may employ a variety of tools, including, but not limited to, university sanctioned Turnitin.com. More information concerning this policy can be found on page four of the UCO Student Code of Conduct located at: http://www.uco.edu/conduct/code.html. UCONNECT STATEMENT 7

The University of Central Oklahoma News and Networking Educational Communication Tool (UCONNECT) is a secure web site providing UCO student, faculty, and administrative staff with up tothe minute campus communications, single log on connections to check grades, check schedules, add or drop classes, and access online course information. In a nutshell, UCONNECT is UCO s campus portal. As the official communication tool of the university, students are expected to access their UCONNECT accounts regularly to remain current of campus information and activities and to receive e mail communication from faculty and administrative offices. In conjunction with UCONNECT, UCO provides a learning management system (LMS) for academic use. The LMS will be used for many course related functions, including but not limited to, course communications, lecture material, turnitin.com assignments, group discussions, course assessments, and assignment submission. LMS use is at the discretion of each faculty member. Contact Technology Support at support@uco.edu or (405) 974 2255 for additional information. ADA Statement regarding special accommodations: "The University of Central Oklahoma complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Students with disabilities who need special accommodations must make their requests by contacting Disability Support Services, at (405) 974 2516. The DSS Office is located in the Nigh University Center, Room 309. Students should also notify the instructor of special accommodation needs by the end of the first week of class." INCOMPLETE GRADE The grade I may only be given for work not completed because of circumstances beyond the student s control and in which further class attendance is not required. The student must have satisfactorily completed a substantial portion of the required course work for the semester. An I may only be changed to a letter grade by the instructor when work has been successfully completed outside the classroom and no longer than one year after the I was assigned as determined by the instructor. An I is not given simply because a student wants extra time to complete assignments or wants to earn a higher grade. A formal written agreement must be signed by the instructor and the student and filed in the department/school office, clearly identifying what work is to be completed and the timeline within which the work is to be completed. WITHDRAWING FROM ALL CLASSES When withdrawing from the first day of the term forward, obtain a Withdrawal Form from the Center for Undergraduate Academic Advisement, obtain the required signature approvals from Financial Aid (even if you are not receiving financial aid) and the Bursar s office. Then take the form to Enrollment Services (Registration). You are not withdrawn until you receive a new printout from Enrollment Services (Registration) that shows the withdrawal has been processed. Do not leave the withdrawal form in any other office. Withdrawal prior to the first day of the term can be done on the web or at the Enrollment Services office. International Students with an F 1 and/or J 1 student visa status must also check with the International Office before attempting to withdraw. 8

WITHDRAWING FROM ALL CLASSES FEDERAL AID RECIPIENTS All federal aid recipients who completely withdraw from school prior to completing at least sixty percent of the semester will have to repay some portion of the federal funds received. UCO will determine the unearned portion of the funds received. This refund policy may require the student and/or the university, on behalf of the student, to immediately pay funds disbursed for the purpose of paying educational cost. The student will be held responsible for any funds the university is required to return on the student s behalf to the federal program. Payment arrangements will be made through the Bursar s Office only. EMERGENCY INDIVIDUAL CLASS DROP OR COMPLETE WITHDRAWAL A student unable to complete a drop or withdrawal by the published deadlines may submit a written petition (with supporting documentation) to Enrollment Services, room 124 in the Nigh University Center. Permission may be granted if proper evidence exists to show that the drop or withdrawal could not be completed during the required time and the instructor confirms the absence. Poor academic performance will not be a consideration. Regardless of the circumstances, withdrawals after the deadline will be reflected on the student s transcript as W if passing or F if failing. Drop and withdrawal deadlines are determined by the length of the individual class (generally, ll/16th of the length of the class). Deadlines for irregular classes meeting less than the full semester are proportional. IMPORTANT DATES (Spring Semester) Payment Due on All Courses 1/06/12 First Day of Late Enrollment Fee of $40 1/09/12 Classes Begin 1/09/12 Last Day to Enroll or Add classes 1/13/12 Last Day for any refund when DROPPING a class in person1/13/12 Last Day to Drop a course or Withdraw from All Classes 3/30/12 Classwork Ends 4/27/12 Final Examinations 4/30/12 5/04/12 See final exam schedule on the web at :http://www.uco.edu/registrar/sched/ SPRING SEMESTER HOLIDAYS Martin Luther King Holiday (Offices closed) 1/16/12 Spring Break (Offices open M W) 3/19/12 3/23/12 9

SPRING LIBRARY HOURS The Max Chambers Library will be open the following hours during the spring semester: Monday Thursday 7:30 a.m. 2:00 a.m. Friday 7:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Spring 2012 Saturday 10:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 noon 2:00 a.m. http://library.uco.edu/ WEATHER RELATED INFORMATION Students, faculty, and staff may call the UCO Closing Line at (405) 974 2002 or check the UCO Home Page at www.uco.edu. You may also check with local media. On occasion, classes have to be canceled or starting times delayed. When daytime classes are canceled or a late starting time is announced, local media are called by 6:30 a.m. If evening classes are canceled, calls to the media are made beginning at 4:00 p.m., in time for the 5 o'clock news. EMERGENCIES DURING FINALS STATEMENT If a university emergency occurs that prevents the administration of a final examination, the student s final course grade will be calculated based on the work in the course completed to that point in time and the faculty member s considered judgment. Final exams will not be rescheduled, and a grade of I will not be given as a result of the missed exam. FINAL EXAM DAILY LIMITS A student is not required to take more than two final examinations on the same day. When three or more final examinations are scheduled on the same day, as listed in the official examination schedule, rescheduling of the excess examinations will start with the lowest course (not CRN) number(s). Online courses are excluded. To reschedule a final examination: 1) the student must petition the appropriate dean(s) using the Petition for Rescheduling Final Exams form which is available from any deans office or online at: http://www.uco.edu/academicaffairs/files/policiesandguidelines/4academicstandards/4.4finalexamsofficial.pdf ; 2) the petition must be made no later than five calendar days prior to the beginning of exam week for the semester or term in question; 3) the approval will be delivered to the faculty member by the student; 10

4) dean(s) will send a copy of approved form to AVP/Enrollment Management, (Box 151); 5) the faculty member shall reschedule, with the student, a day and time agreeable to both; 6) the exam must be administered only during the official final examination week; 7) the new exam date must not interfere with the timely submission of grades for the entire class. HOW TO CONTACT A FACULTY MEMBER If you have questions regarding your class, speak with your instructor. Faculty usually include their office hours and/or phone number in the class syllabus. If you cannot locate this information, set a time to meet with your instructor by speaking with him/her prior to or immediately following your class session or check with the departmental office on when the instructor may be available. CLASS ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANT Talk with your instructor about any absences. Many instructors consider attendance so essential that your grade may be affected by your absence. SOME DEPARTMENTS AND PROFESSORS HAVE MANDATORY ATTENDANCE POLICIES. Check your course syllabus or ask your instructor for this information. EXPECTATION OF WORK Full time college students are expected to spend approximately 40 hours each week in class attendance and study outside of class. According to Regents policy, for each hour in class a student is expected to spend two (2) to three (3) hours studying for the class (OSRHE II 2 34) WE RE HERE FOR YOU! The administration, faculty, and staff want you to be successful in your learning experience here at UCO! If you have questions or concerns, seek help EARLY. HELPFUL NUMBERS Admissions Office, 974 3371 Advisement Center, 974 2342 Bookstore, 974 2736 Campus Activities and Events, 974 2363 Career Services, 974 3346 College of Business, 974 2426 College of Education, 974 5701 11

College of Fine Arts and Design, 974 3770 College of Liberal Arts, 974 5540 College of Mathematics and Science, 974 2461 Commuter Student Services, 974 3655 Counseling Center, 974 2215 Financial Aid Office, 974 3334 Flex Ed, 974 2393 Graduate College, 974 3341 Greek Life, 974 2580 Housing and Dining, 974 2746 International Services, 974 2390 Office of Diversity and Inclusion, 974 3588 Police Services, 974 2345 non emergency, 9 1 1 emergency Student Life, 974 2364 Testing Center, 974 2388 Transportation and Parking, 974 2780 Volunteer Service Learning Center, 974 2621 EMERGENCY EVACUATION AND DRILLS: The purpose of an Emergency Evacuation and Relocation Drill is to educate the participants in the fire safety features, shelter locations, exit routes available, and procedures to be followed in the event of a real emergency. All drills shall be treated as real events. All students will be asked to sign an attendance sheet once you are at the designated relocation point. In the event of Severe Weather: Primary Shelter Location are Library Basement, Liberal Arts Basement, Murdaugh Hall Basement, Thatcher Hall Basement, NUC floor north, Howell Hall Suite 118, and Central Plaza Basement. In the event you cannot reach a designated shelter area in a timely and safe manner, it is recommended that you "shelter in place" by moving to the lowest level and smallest room located in the center of the structure. An interior closet or bathroom is generally a good location. Use what you have to shield your hands and face from flying debris. Put as much space between you and exterior walls as possible and stay away from windows. Never take shelter in a hall that opens to the south or the west. Do not leave your shelter in place location until you are sure the danger has passed. A basement is 12

considered the safest location in severe weather and locations on campus with accessible basements are limited.http://administration.uco.edu/documents/dps_tornadosheltersforweb2009.pdf Map of Emergency Shelters on campus: http://www.uco.edu/administration/safety transportation/emergencymanagement/em%20shelters.pdf UCO COPYRIGHT POLICY: Copyright law information is provided to you per the TEACH Act through the following websites: UCO Department of Information Technology web page on Copyright, Intellectual Property Rights and Licensing Issues UCO directs students to legal downloading sites. UCO POLICY FOR USE OF COPYRIGHTED MATERIALS Have a great semester! The University of Central Oklahoma Student Information Sheet and Syllabus Attachment has been developed through a cooperative effort between the Continuous Improvement Team and the Office of Academic Affairs. 13