ICRC Exam Study Guide
Screening - Question and answersProcess by which a client is determined appropriate
and eligible for admission into a particular program. Criteria may include age, sex, place
of residence, legal status, veteran status, income level, and/or referral source
Evaluate the psychological, social, and physiological signs and symptoms. Identify any
coexisting conditions
Make sure age, gender, ability to pay fits
Determine appropriateness
This is the first step in establishing rapport with a client (may be client's first attempt at
seeking help
These types of forms may include patient demographic data, referral source, presenting
problems, insurance availability
Screening tasks: assemble screening forms, collect and analyze information from
referral sources, interview the prospective client, analyze all info to determine the
client's appropriateness, referral if client is not appropriate
Intake - Question and answersThe administrative and initial assessment procedures for
admission to a program. Complete required documents for admission into program
(paperwork). Obtain signed consents (ROIs), assign the primary counselor
Occurs after the client is accepted into treatment, confidentiality is discussed
Orientation - Question and answersDescribing to the client the general nature and goals
of the program; the rules governing client conduct and infractions that can lead to
disciplinary action or discharge from the program, the hours during which services are
available, treatment costs, and client's rights.
Provide an overview to the client describing program goals, rules, and objectives
Introduce the program, rules, and regulations to the client. Present the client with their
rights, tour, assign bed
Assessment - Question and answersThose procedures by which a counselor/program
identifies and evaluates an individual's strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs for
the development of the treatment plan. Usually emphasized in the beginning of
treatment, but can be continuous
,Gather relevant biopsychosocial history
Identify whether or not the client has a CD problem and what other areas of their life are
associated with their addiction
Assessment is the first stage of intervention for individuals who are chemically
dependent, helps to see which treatment resources will best meet the client's needs
Three steps in process:
1) Information Gathering
2) Data Analysis
3) Treatment Plan Development
Treatment Planning - Question and answersThe process in which the counselor and the
client identify and rank problems needing resolution, establish and agree upon
immediate and long term goals and decide on the treatment methods/resources to be
used. Identify and rank problems based on the individual client's needs.
Counseling - Question and answersUtilization of special skills to assist individuals,
families, or groups in achieving objectives through exploration of a problem and its
ramifications; examinations of attitudes and feelings; consideration of alternative
solutions; decision making.
Select the theories that apply: CBT, MI, Solution Focused
Apply the techniques
Case Management - Question and answersActivities intended to bring services,
agencies, resources, or people together within a planned framework of action toward
the achievement of established goals. Coordinate services for client care.
Crisis Intervention - Question and answersServices which respond to clients' acute
emotional and/or physical distress
Client Education - Question and answersProvision of information to individuals
concerning alcohol and other drug abuse and the available services and resources.
Present community resources
Referral - Question and answersThe identification of a client's needs that cannot be met
by the counselor or agency and assisting the client to use the support systems and
community resources available.
Identify needs/problems that the agency and counselor cannot meet
Match the client's needs/problems to appropriate resources
, Report and Record Keeping - Question and answersCharting the results of the
assessment and treatment plan; writing reports, progress notes, discharge summaries,
and other client related data. Helps to facilitate the continuum of care. Chart pertinent
ongoing information
Consultation - Question and answersRelating with counselors and other professionals in
regard to client treatment/services to assure comprehensive quality care for the client.
Recognize issues that are beyond the counselors base of knowledge and skill
Alcohol - Question and answersThe Buzz - First half hour one will experience pleasure
and relaxation, talkative, which is then replaced by sedation, quietness, and being
withdrawn
Bad effects - Low overdose potential, slurred speech, vomiting, hyperthermia,
hypothermia, comatose
Caffeine - Question and answersThe Buzz - Increased alertness and ability to
concentrate, sometimes euphoria. Higher doses can result in nervousness/agitation
Bad effects - Overdose is rare, anxiety, stimulation of urination, increased blood
pressure, headaches
Ecstasy - Question and answersThe Buzz - Increases heart rate and blood pressure
and body temperature and produces a sense of energy and alertness, suppression of
appetite, feelings of empathy, and good feelings
Bad Effects - Jitteriness, teeth clenching, hyperthermia, high blood pressure, heart
attacks, strokes, seizuers
Hallucinogens (LSD, PCP, Ketamine) - Question and answersThe Buzz - Detachment
from surroundings, hallucinations, illusions, jitteriness, racing or slowed heart beat,
nausea, chills, numbness
Bad Effects- Bad trips
Inhalants - Question and answersThe Buzz - Relaxes muscles, drop in blood pressure,
increased heart rate, sense of warmth, mild euphoria
Bad Effects - Loss of consciousness, heart palpitations, headaches, solvent lethal
overdose high
Marijuana - Question and answersThe Buzz - Relaxes, elevates mood, drowsiness,
sedation, hilarity, tranquility, illogical thinking, impaired memory, lack of focus,
analgesic, increased appetite
Screening - Question and answersProcess by which a client is determined appropriate
and eligible for admission into a particular program. Criteria may include age, sex, place
of residence, legal status, veteran status, income level, and/or referral source
Evaluate the psychological, social, and physiological signs and symptoms. Identify any
coexisting conditions
Make sure age, gender, ability to pay fits
Determine appropriateness
This is the first step in establishing rapport with a client (may be client's first attempt at
seeking help
These types of forms may include patient demographic data, referral source, presenting
problems, insurance availability
Screening tasks: assemble screening forms, collect and analyze information from
referral sources, interview the prospective client, analyze all info to determine the
client's appropriateness, referral if client is not appropriate
Intake - Question and answersThe administrative and initial assessment procedures for
admission to a program. Complete required documents for admission into program
(paperwork). Obtain signed consents (ROIs), assign the primary counselor
Occurs after the client is accepted into treatment, confidentiality is discussed
Orientation - Question and answersDescribing to the client the general nature and goals
of the program; the rules governing client conduct and infractions that can lead to
disciplinary action or discharge from the program, the hours during which services are
available, treatment costs, and client's rights.
Provide an overview to the client describing program goals, rules, and objectives
Introduce the program, rules, and regulations to the client. Present the client with their
rights, tour, assign bed
Assessment - Question and answersThose procedures by which a counselor/program
identifies and evaluates an individual's strengths, weaknesses, problems, and needs for
the development of the treatment plan. Usually emphasized in the beginning of
treatment, but can be continuous
,Gather relevant biopsychosocial history
Identify whether or not the client has a CD problem and what other areas of their life are
associated with their addiction
Assessment is the first stage of intervention for individuals who are chemically
dependent, helps to see which treatment resources will best meet the client's needs
Three steps in process:
1) Information Gathering
2) Data Analysis
3) Treatment Plan Development
Treatment Planning - Question and answersThe process in which the counselor and the
client identify and rank problems needing resolution, establish and agree upon
immediate and long term goals and decide on the treatment methods/resources to be
used. Identify and rank problems based on the individual client's needs.
Counseling - Question and answersUtilization of special skills to assist individuals,
families, or groups in achieving objectives through exploration of a problem and its
ramifications; examinations of attitudes and feelings; consideration of alternative
solutions; decision making.
Select the theories that apply: CBT, MI, Solution Focused
Apply the techniques
Case Management - Question and answersActivities intended to bring services,
agencies, resources, or people together within a planned framework of action toward
the achievement of established goals. Coordinate services for client care.
Crisis Intervention - Question and answersServices which respond to clients' acute
emotional and/or physical distress
Client Education - Question and answersProvision of information to individuals
concerning alcohol and other drug abuse and the available services and resources.
Present community resources
Referral - Question and answersThe identification of a client's needs that cannot be met
by the counselor or agency and assisting the client to use the support systems and
community resources available.
Identify needs/problems that the agency and counselor cannot meet
Match the client's needs/problems to appropriate resources
, Report and Record Keeping - Question and answersCharting the results of the
assessment and treatment plan; writing reports, progress notes, discharge summaries,
and other client related data. Helps to facilitate the continuum of care. Chart pertinent
ongoing information
Consultation - Question and answersRelating with counselors and other professionals in
regard to client treatment/services to assure comprehensive quality care for the client.
Recognize issues that are beyond the counselors base of knowledge and skill
Alcohol - Question and answersThe Buzz - First half hour one will experience pleasure
and relaxation, talkative, which is then replaced by sedation, quietness, and being
withdrawn
Bad effects - Low overdose potential, slurred speech, vomiting, hyperthermia,
hypothermia, comatose
Caffeine - Question and answersThe Buzz - Increased alertness and ability to
concentrate, sometimes euphoria. Higher doses can result in nervousness/agitation
Bad effects - Overdose is rare, anxiety, stimulation of urination, increased blood
pressure, headaches
Ecstasy - Question and answersThe Buzz - Increases heart rate and blood pressure
and body temperature and produces a sense of energy and alertness, suppression of
appetite, feelings of empathy, and good feelings
Bad Effects - Jitteriness, teeth clenching, hyperthermia, high blood pressure, heart
attacks, strokes, seizuers
Hallucinogens (LSD, PCP, Ketamine) - Question and answersThe Buzz - Detachment
from surroundings, hallucinations, illusions, jitteriness, racing or slowed heart beat,
nausea, chills, numbness
Bad Effects- Bad trips
Inhalants - Question and answersThe Buzz - Relaxes muscles, drop in blood pressure,
increased heart rate, sense of warmth, mild euphoria
Bad Effects - Loss of consciousness, heart palpitations, headaches, solvent lethal
overdose high
Marijuana - Question and answersThe Buzz - Relaxes, elevates mood, drowsiness,
sedation, hilarity, tranquility, illogical thinking, impaired memory, lack of focus,
analgesic, increased appetite
