Advanced Counseling & Case Management

Course Number: 
HS 204
Course Credits: 
5.00
Course Description: 
Students will gain knowledge of the rationale and philosophy supporting the development of counseling and case management and different models of counseling/case management interventions. Students will learn about counseling techniques; resource development; strategies for dealing with resistance, grief and loss; treatment planning; and development of a personal counseling style. Using case management forms, students will formulate accurate and understandable case files and records. 5 lecture hours. Vocational program course. May be used as a general elective in the AA degree.
Course Prerequisites: 
Prerequisite: HS 108 or instructor permission.
Course Outcomes: 
  • Understand the different approaches and rationales in counseling (DL (2), L (3), CT (4), SPR (4), and IU (3)).
  • Understanding the different approaches used in case management (DL (2), L (3), CT (4), SPR (4), and IU (3)).
  • Understanding the specific context(s) that warrant a particular type of counseling or case management approach (DL (2), L (3), CT (4), SPR (4), and IU (3)).
  • Know how to write and interpret treatment plans, reports, and notes (DL(2), L (3), CT(4))
  • Be able to use “active” listening techniques (DL (2), CT (4), and SPR (4)).
  • Know how to use reflecting techniques (DL (2), CT (4), and SPR (4)).
  • Be sensitive to the issues of others (CT (4), SPR (4)).
  • Be able to remain objective in helping situations (CT (4), SPR (4)).
  • Understand the importance of diversity in providing services (DL (2), L (3), CT (4), SPR (4),
    and IU (3)).