Course Title: Provide alcohol and other drugs withdrawal services
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4364 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
Course Title: Provide alcohol and other drugs withdrawal services
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 150
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
HWSS6099C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face |
Term2 2017, Term2 2018, Term2 2019 |
HWSS6099C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
375T Vocational Design and Social Context |
Face-to-Face or Internet |
Term2 2020 |
Course Contact: Chris Walters
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8268
Course Contact Email: chris.walters@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
In this unit you will acquire the skills and knowledge required to provide support and assistance to people going through the process of withdrawing from alcohol, tobacco or other drugs, including combinations of these.
This unit applies to those working with clients going through alcohol and other drugs (AOD) withdrawal in residential or non-residential settings following established withdrawal guidelines.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCAOD005 Provide alcohol and other drugs withdrawal services |
Elements: |
1. Check client needs
2. Support management of withdrawal
3. Evaluate client withdrawal
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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
There are four assessment for this unit consisting of case study and role plays, a research project and short answer questions.