Instructor: Kim Arrington, M.Ed, LPC, NCC

Class meets: Live Lectures per calendar

Office hours: Posted in ConExEd  https://lscpa.craniumcafe.com/arringtonkdlamarpaedu

Appointments available as scheduled with instructor

Office: Allied Health Room 129

Phone: (409)984-6307

Email: arringtonkd@lamarpa.edu

Practical, general workplace training is supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.

Other Description: Supervised practicum of 160 hours in Chemical Dependency Counselor Training (Practicum) required by HHSC for intern licensure and by LSCPA as part of the certificate and AAS degree plan. The practicum includes observing treatment, delivery and providing services under direct supervision of a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor. 

None. Material is provided in the course

Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

All required and supplemental materials provided in the course Blackboard

AAS: All semester 1 and 2 course work on the degree plan to be completed.

Certificate: At the discretion of the Program Coordinator.

Technical Certificate: A minimum of 9 hours DAAC courses need to be completed prior to starting Practicum work. Exceptions are permitted to students already holding a counseling license or otherwise acceptable degree related experience.

Associate degree: A minimum of 21 credit hours is preferred. Exceptions are based on a student’s previous degree, experience, or if a student current holds a counseling license. 

Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.

As outlined in the learning plan, apply the theory, concepts, and skills involving specialized materials, tools, equipment, procedures, regulations, laws, and interactions within and among political, economic, environmental, social, and legal systems associated with the occupation and the business/industry; and will demonstrate legal and ethical behavior, safety practices, interpersonal and teamwork skills, and appropriate written and verbal communication skills using the terminology of the occupation and the business/industry.

1. Demonstrate professional, ethical conduct in a supervised addiction counseling setting, adhering to agency and program standards. (PSLO 1)
2. Apply basic intake, screening, and documentation procedures under supervision in an approved field setting. (PSLO 2)
3. Apply foundational counseling and communication skills learned in coursework within an actual client-service environment. (PSLO 3)

General Overview

Texas Admin Code 564

Diagnosis review; Screening, Intake, Assessment

Biopsychosocial Assessment, Mental Status Exam

Progress; Site Review, Case Presentation

Treatment Planning

Tech for Recovery

Professional Associations

Site Reviews

Personal Reflections

Weekly Modules:

General Overview

Texas Admin Code 564

Diagnosis review; Screening, Intake, Assessment

Biopsychosocial Assessment, Mental Status Exam

Progress; Site Review, Case Presentation

Treatment Planning

Tech for Recovery

Professional Associations

Site Reviews

Personal Reflections

12/8/26

Final grades will be determined based on the percentage of total points earned in the course, according to the following scale:

• A: 90–100%
• B: 80–89%
• C: 70–79%
• D: 60–69%
• F: Below 60%

A C or better is needed in all courses required by the degree plan in order to graduate with that degree. 

1.     Pre- Course Forms 5%

2.     Satisfactory Completion of 150 Hours of Field Experience/ Weekly Logs 75%

3.     Mid- Term Evaluation 5%

4.     Course work/Discussion Board Assignments 10%

5.     Attendance- Participation 5%

6.     Final Post -Course Evaluation Forms 5%

Student Conduct

Professional, respectful behavior and conversation will be expected. Student development session may be required of any student who is not able to conduct themselves in a professional and respectful manner. 

CONFIDENTIALITY

All client identifying information observed and discussed on each site is to be kept confidential in any class meetings. This is your time to learn to practice HIPPA. All students are expected to maintain the dignity and respect of any personal stories shared within the group. I am available to any student who wishes to discuss private matters related to course material. If you feel you need professional counseling services, the College's counseling center is available to students, or I can provide you a referral. 

Attendance

Students are expected to intern for a total of 160 hours per semester of DAAC 1164 & DAAC 1165 at an approved practicum site. Practicum schedules are to be arranged with your site supervisor. All students are encouraged to attend the scheduled on-line virtual meetings with the course instructor. The virtual meetings will be recorded. If you are not able to attend the virtual meetings, it is the student’s responsibility to acquire information. 

Your practicum attendance is to be treated as a job. If you are not able to keep your schedule, you Must contact the site supervisor in a timely manner, and email your instructor to inform that you will be on site during your scheduled time.

The student is ultimately responsible for his/her own learning and professional growth, what you put into it is what you will get out of it! It is your responsibility to conduct a realistic self-appraisal of what you personally need to master and how you can best attain it. Challenge yourself to grow as an individual and a professional.

Students are expected to keep a weekly log of their practicum activities in which weekly KSA domains and times are noted (see form provided). The site supervisor must sign completed entries every week. These practicum logs will become part of the student's experience record to document completion of practicum requirements for state counselor intern status.

Students are required to keep these logs up to date and may be asked by the instructor to produce these logs at any time during the semester.

Lamar State College clearly recognizes that the practicum site is in charge of client care, and all services provided. At the request of the practicum site, the college will immediately withdraw any student whose conduct or work may have a detrimental effect on the facility. If a student is withdrawn from a practicum site, a grade of W (withdrawal) will be placed on the student’s transcript. A student’s removal from a practicum site may disqualify the student from enrolling in other practicum courses.

Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.

Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Disability Services Coordinator, Room 117, in the Student Sucess Center. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.

No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.

This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.

As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.

LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.

For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.

If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.