Course Title: Work with clients who are intoxicated

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4364 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs

Course Title: Work with clients who are intoxicated

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 50

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Important Information:

Please note that this course has compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching and assessment activities.

 


Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

HWSS6098C

City Campus

TAFE

365T Global, Urban and Social Studies

Face-to-Face

Term2 2016,
Term2 2017,
Term2 2018

HWSS6098C

City Campus

TAFE

535T Social Care and Health

Face-to-Face or Internet

Term1 2023,
Term1 2024

Course Contact: Jennifer Furby

Course Contact Phone: 9925 8310

Course Contact Email: jennifer.furby@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

In this unit you will develop the skills and knowledge required to screen and assess clients presenting with  AOD and Mental Health related issues. You will also gain an understanding of the approaches to working with Intoxicated clients.

This unit applies in a range of community service contexts.


 This course is part of the cluster "Engagement" and is delivered and assessed with:

  • CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with AOD issues
  • CHCCCS004 Assess co-existing needs

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

CHCAOD002 Work with clients who are intoxicated

Elements:

2. Reduce harm or injury to self, client and others

2.1 Maintain calm and confident manner in contact with client
2.2 Conduct interactions with clients in a fair, just, humane and positive manner
2.3 Use strategies identified in organisation response plan
2.4 Maintain safety of client, self and others using established procedures
2.5 Provide services to client in a manner consistent with organisation infection control guidelines
2.6 Follow established procedures to seek emergency assistance

1. Provide services to intoxicated clients

1.1 Assess level of intoxication and nature and extent of alcohol and/or drug use
1.2 Report behaviour or physical status inconsistent with alcohol and/or drug use to the appropriate person and/or seek assistance
1.3 Identify the need for first aid and seek assistance from a health professional as required
1.4 Provide client with a safe and secure environment in which to sober up/come down
1.5 Monitor client’s physical state regularly to ensure health and safety
1.6 Accurately document services provided to client

 

3. Assist client with longer term needs

3.1 Assist client with activities of daily living
3.2 Provide information on AOD issues and availability of support services
3.3 Contact families and/or support networks at client request and in accordance with organisation policies
3.4 Assess client in accordance with organisation policy and procedure to determine if they represent a risk to themselves or others by leaving the facility

 


Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course you will have developed the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements


Overview of Assessment

This unit is part of an integrated program. You must demonstrate critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit. 


Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. You may be assessed by: 
• Oral or written questioning 
• Oral presentations 
• Assignments and projects 
• Direct observation of work practice 

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation. 

Regular attendance is necessary.

 

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the Program Co-ordinator or the Equitable Learning Services team if you would like to find out more.  

Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on Canvas.