Explain how you would work with that population with cultural competency. Specifically address substance abuse.

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Working with special populations in any field can present challenges that require special competencies. This is particularly true in the substance abuse field. There are many cultural factors that contribute to substance abuse and influence assessment and treatment approaches. In addition, specific demographic factors such as age, socioeconomic status, family composition, and parenting styles can influence the development of these disorders and have to be addressed in the assessment and treatment plan. The success or failure of treatment can be directly related to the accommodation of these factors.

 

Use the module readings and the Argosy University online library resources to research cultural competency.

 

Review the following list and select one population group for use in this assignment:

 

  • Deaf and hard of hearing
  • Native Americans and Alaskan Natives
  • Asian Americans/Pacific Islanders
  • Spanish Americans
  • Persons with disabilities
  • Children and adolescents
  • Gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered (GLBT)

 

Respond to the following in a PowerPoint presentation:

 

  • Explain how you would work with that population with cultural competency. Specifically address substance abuse.
  • Describe the particular issues that might arise when working with a client from your selected special population.

 

Include detailed speaker’s notes and one slide with references.

 

Develop a 6–8-slide presentation in PowerPoint format. Apply APA standards to citation of sources.

 

Assignment 4

Diagnosis for Substance Use Disorder with Co-occurring Disorder

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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) was originally developed in 1952 to help doctors and counselors across the country standardize the classifications of mental disorders in the American population. Throughout the intervening years, the DSM has gone through several revisions, establishing specific diagnostic criteria for each disorder listed, and revising disorders as more was understood about their origins, symptoms, and treatments. The DSM III (1980) marks the point when substance use disorders were moved to a category of their own, separate from personality disorders. Today, the current DSM lists the diagnostic criteria for substance use disorders.

 

While these standardized diagnostic practices have been in use for more than sixty years, there are some pros and cons in the use of the DSM diagnoses of substance use disorders in the assessment of clients.

 

Complete the following requirements:

 

  • Evaluate, in detail, the pros and cons of using DSM diagnoses as the primary classification structure for clients with substance use disorders.
  • Examine the assessment types used to diagnose clients with substance use. Choose two of these assessments that would not only help to diagnose the substance use disorder, but would also assess the whole person. Explain them fully.
  • Compare and contrast the two assessments chosen regarding how they will evaluate the whole person and not just the specific DSM diagnostic criteria.
  • Justify the value of using assessments that evaluate the whole person rather than just the specific DSM diagnostic criteria.

 

Use scholarly resources to support your work.

 

Write a 3–4 page paper in Word format. Apply APA standards to citation of resources.

 

Assignment 2a

 

Diagnosis for Substance Use Disorder with Co-occurring Disorder

 

In your professional capacity as a substance abuse counselor, you are not permitted to give diagnoses for mental disorders other than those related to substance abuse. However, you will likely be exposed to clients with mental health disorders in the assessment or treatment process. The competent substance abuse evaluator will be able to identify clients who present mental health disorders and make the appropriate referrals. Providing appropriate referrals for clients is common in the substance abuse field.

 

This assignment has two parts. Complete both parts.

Does computerization improve healthcare?

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Describe the reasons healthcare professionals need to be familiar with the most current computer hardware and software, networking, wireless technology, and to maintain a high level of computer literacy.

  • How will this aptitude assist you as a health and human service worker to provide client care that is more efficient and effective?
  • How will you gain necessary skills and stay current with new developments in the future?

Watch The Wireless Future of Medicine.  Summarize two or three highlights that stood out for you and then answer the following questions:

  • Does computerization improve healthcare?
  • Do you think that advances in technology will keep people healthier?
  • Do you think people will live longer as a result of technological advances?
  • The Wireless Future of Medicine. Retrieved fromhttp://www.ted.com/talks/eric_topol_the_wireless_future_of_medicine.html
    • This website highlights several of the most important wireless devices in medicine’s future.
    • Read from the text,:Burke, L. & Weill, B.  (2009).  Information technology for the health professions.  Upper Saddle River: Pearson.  ISBN: 978013159338
      • Chapter 1: Information Technology for the Health Professions
      • Chapter 3: An Introduction to the Administrative Applications of Computers: Accounting

 

Recommended Reading

 

  • Zimic, S. (2009).  Not so ‘techno-savvy’: Challenging the stereotypical images of the ‘Net generation’.  Retrieved from

http:/www.digitalcultureandeducation.com/uncategorized/dce1019_zimic_html/.

    • Bowdoin, B.G. (2006).  Never Say Never! How to become Tech Savvy.  Retrieved from http://www.techlearning.com/article/5390.

What does being “healthy” mean to you?

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Understanding Heath, Illness, Individual and Community Health

There is a fine line between the health of an individual and the health of a community. Each can influence the other. In this Discussion, you will analyze a case study to determine if members of a family and their community are “healthy,” according to the WHO definition.

To prepare for this Discussion:

  • Review the “Introduction to the Writing Center” guide located in the Week 1 Resources.
  • Explore some of the handouts and tutorials relating to tone and scholarly writing as well as the example of “gold star” discussion posts.
  • Use these examples as handouts to help you create your first discussion post.
  • Then, consider the following scenario with respect to the health of the Davis family and the health of their community:Jonathan Davis and his wife, Alexis, are 55 years old and have one daughter, Joanne. Jonathan and Alexis live in the same neighborhood as Joanne, who visits her parents frequently.

    Jonathan has smoked one pack of cigarettes every day for the past 30 years and is 20 pounds overweight. He works in a local plastics manufacturing plant and has a physically demanding job. Alexis enjoys working in her garden and cooking a variety of vegetable-rich meals. Joanne exercises regularly but does have asthma, for which she uses an inhaler when needed.

    The community where Jonathan, Alexis, and Joanne live has extensive walking and biking paths. Joanne makes full use of the paths and bikes on them at least once every week. The community has recently instituted a wellness clinic about three blocks away from Jonathan and Alexis’ house.

    Although the plastics plant pollutes the river, the company plans to install water and air pollution control measures in about 3 years. The plant is currently implementing purification measures for the river.

  • post a comprehensive response to the following:
  • What does being “healthy” mean to you?
  • Are the members of the Davis family healthy, according to the WHO definition? Your definition?
  • Are they living in a healthy community? Please explain.
  • What can be done to improve and promote the health of the Davis family as well as the community?

Support your rationale using information from your assigned readings and resources, paraphrasing effectively. Refer to the Writing and Library Skills Resource Guide for examples and additional support.

READINGS:

Required Resources

Media

 

    • Video: Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009). Concepts of health promotion: What do we mean by health? Baltimore, MD: Author.Note: The approximate length of this media piece is 7 minutes.

      In this media, Dr. David Gibson, Professor Emeritus of University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Dr. Peter Beilenson, Health Officer of Howard County, Maryland, and Dr. Marianne Shaughnessy, Associate Professor of the School of Nursing at the University of Maryland, discuss their perceptions about the meaning of health. Dr. Beilenson also explains the difference between health, health care, and medical care and Dr. Shaughnessy expands on his discussion. To conclude the video, Dr. Gibson presents a brief history of health and he and Dr. Shaughnessy describe the concept of the dimensions of health.

      Note: As a reminder, additional Learning Resources for the week are listed below the Media Player. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the web page to view the complete list of Required and Optional Resources.

    • Course Media: Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2012). Personal Health and Wellness: Dimensions of Health Wheel [Multimedia], Baltimore, MD: Author.