Course Title: Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2018
Course Code: HWSS6083C
Course Title: Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4363 - Certificate IV in Community Services
Course Contact: Bronwyn Tanti
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9079
Course Contact Email: bronwyn.tanti@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 80
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This course describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and work within the current context, philosophy and values of the alcohol and other drugs (AOD) sector.
This course applies to workers who come into contact with clients affected by alcohol and other drugs.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCAOD001 Work in an alcohol and other drugs context |
Element: |
1. Establish the context for AOD work |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Research, analyse and maintain up-to-date knowledge and awareness of the social, political, economic and legal contexts of AOD 1.2 Research and analyse impacts of AOD policy frameworks on AOD work practice 1.3 Apply understanding of the historical and social constructs of alcohol and drugs and the changes in alcohol and drug use |
Element: |
2. Apply understanding of context to AOD practice |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Apply knowledge of broad and specific AOD contexts to AOD work practice 2.2 Identify and use legal frameworks that impact on AOD work 2.3 Identify, review and apply information about evidence based models and frameworks of AOD work |
Element: |
3. Integrate the core values and principles of AOD work into practice |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Assess AOD practice values and ensure support and interventions are person-centred 3.2 Apply a harm minimisation approach to maximise support for the AOD client 3.3 Support the client’s rights and safety, including access and equity of services |
Element: |
4. Apply understanding of the impact of values in AOD practice |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Reflect on personal values and attitudes regarding AOD use and acknowledge their potential impact when working in AOD contexts 4.2 Apply awareness of organisations’ values 4.3 Consider client values in determining interventions and supports |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Classes where information is shared through talks and discussions, and workshops where exercises are conducted to apply learning. Time is spent during classes for students to work on assessment tasks.
Teaching Schedule
Week 1 |
Establishing the context of the AOD work · Social, political, economic and legal contexts of AOD · Historical and social constructs – definitions and perceptions of drugs, drug use, prevention and treatment · The values and philosophies of the AOD sector |
Week 2 |
Identifying models of practice · Understanding historic models of practice and their impacts · Determining and reviewing current evidence-based models · Looking at emerging models of practice |
Week 3 |
Meeting legal and ethical requirements · Working with legal framework and meeting ethical requirements · Identifying and following organisational values · Reflecting on the impact of own attitudes |
Week 4 |
Identifying drug classes, impacts and use · The historic, current and emerging patterns of use · Identifying drug classes, primary properties and harm, how they are administered · Identifying signs and symptoms of use |
Week 5 |
Applying AOD values and philosophies to practice · Making sure practice is person-centred · Promoting recovery and health · Empowering clients and supporting rights |
Week 6 |
Identifying services and strategies · Identifying the services available to support client such as day programs, withdrawal services, inpatient and outreach etc. · Understanding the different types of prevention and intervention strategies provided by services · Considering client values in determining interventions and supports |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment task 1: Individual assessment
Assessment taak 2: Group assessment
Assessment task 3: Online quiz
Assessment Tasks
Assessment task 1: Research, analyse and evaluate information about the AOD sector.
Assessment task 2: Work with scenario-based clients who have alcohol and/or drugs issues.
Assessment task 3: Complete one online, self-paced quiz on the key issues and concepts relating to networking and collaborative practice.
Assessment Matrix
Students will be given an assessment marking guide for reference at the time that the assessment tasks are distributed.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students
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