OntarioLearn Course Details Start at 05/14/2024
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Course Details
| Course Title |
Chemical Dependency and Substance Use and Abuse |
| Conestoga Course Code |
OLRN8420 |
| Host College |
St. Lawrence College |
| OntarioLearn Course Code |
SL-CSSL77 |
| Start Date |
05/14/2024 |
| End Date |
08/20/2024 |
| Course Fee |
$431.25 |
| Hours |
45 |
| Pre-requisites |
Acceptance in the Addictions and Mental Health program |
| Course Description |
This course educates students about drug and alcohol use and the abuse of various substances in the body and how it affects ones Behaviour. An introduction to the science of pharmacology is included and students will study a number of drugs such as: alcohol, nicotine, prescription drugs, hallucinogens, cocaine, narcotics and marijuana, inhalants and steroids. They will also examine concepts of clinical practice and program design and learn how and when to apply them. |
| Midterm Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Format |
No exam requirement |
| Final Exam Group |
05/14/2024 |
| Other Evaluation Details |
Discussion Posts 20%, Quizzes 30%, Assignments 25%, Final Paper 25% |
| Minimum Passing Mark |
50 |
| Mandatory Chats |
No |
| Mandatory Group Work |
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| Platform |
Blackboard |
| Computer Software Requirements |
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| Additional |
We suggest you do not purchase your textbook until approximately two weeks prior to the course start date as textbooks may change. |
| Textbook Information |
Purchase textbook from www.textnet.ca. No substitutions unless otherwise stated. |
Textbooks
| Textbook Title |
Fundamentals of Addiction |
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| Author |
Herie and Skinner |
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| Publisher |
CAMH |
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| Edition |
4th |
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| ISBN |
9781771141475 |
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