Maricopa Community Colleges  AJS289AE   20045-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
AJS289AE 20045-20086 LEC 0.50 Credit(s) 0.50 Period(s)
Drug Use Awareness and Legal Ramifications
Recognizing and dealing with drug-impaired persons. Detecting drug use and developing preventive policies. Legal issues addressed.
Prerequisites: None.
Cross-References: LEO289AE
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AJS289AE   20045-20086 Drug Use Awareness and Legal Ramifications
1. Describe the impact of drugs in both the schools and the workplace. (I)
2. Identify selected drugs and drug paraphernalia. (II)
3. List major drug categories and describe observable effects of drugs in those categories. (III)
4. Explain and demonstrate how selected eye exams, psychophysical tests, and vital sign exams are used as screening devices for detecting signs of drug influence. (IV)
5. Explain legal aspects, policies, procedures, and resources for dealing with drug-impaired persons. (V)
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AJS289AE   20045-20086 Drug Use Awareness and Legal Ramifications
    I. Drug use in the workplace/educational institution
        A. Prevalence in schools
        B. Prevalence on the job
      II. Drug identification
          A. Drugs
          B. Drug paraphernalia
        III. Drug categories and their observable effects
            A. Central nervous system depressants
            B. Central nervous system stimulants
            C. Hallucinogens
            D. PCP
            E. Narcotic analgesics
            F. Inhalants
            G. Cannabis
          IV. Eye exams, vital signs, and psychophysical tests
              A. Eye exams
                1. Tracking
                2. Horizontal gaze nystagmus
                3. Vertical gaze nystagmus
                4. Pupil size
              B. Vital signs
                1. Pulse rate
                2. Blood pressure
                3. Body temperature
              C. Psychophysical tests
                1. Walk and turn
                2. One leg stand
                3. Rhomberg modified/internal clock
            V. Legal issues
                A. Legal aspects
                B. Policies
                C. Procedures
                D. Resources
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