Course Title: Work with clients who are intoxicated

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2011

Course Code: HWSS5534C

Course Title: Work with clients who are intoxicated

School: 365T Global Studies, Soc Sci & Plng

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4264 - Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Work

Course Contact : Xenia Girdler

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4660

Course Contact Email:xenia.girdler@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

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.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit describes the knowledge and skills required to work with alcohol and/or other drug affected clients in a range of settings including night patrols, detoxification/ withdrawal units and sobering up shelters


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CHCAOD406D Work with clients who are intoxicated

Element:

1. Provide a service to intoxicated clients
2. Assist client with longer term needs
3. Apply strategies to reduce harm or injury

Performance Criteria:

    

Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

You will be given an opportunity to take part in a variety of activities –practical and theoretical. These activities are designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge required to work with clients who are intoxicated.


Teaching Schedule

This course is scheduled to be delivered in semester two. A timetable outlining specific times and dates will be given to you during semester one.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Resources for this course will be made available to you in class and on Blackboard.


Overview of Assessment

There are a variety of tools used to assess this course including two hundred (200) hours of practical placement providing you with opportunities to develop and demonstrate the skills knowledge and attitude required.
Other assessment tasks may involve:

  • Short essays where you will be expected to write an answer to a question in detail, and to draw conclusions about issues.
  • Class presentation where you will be expected to conduct a brief session in class, to lead discussion and to provide information for other students.
  • Participation in class discussions and activities.
  • Reflective Journals you will be expected to provide a written record of your experiences during the year - in class and in practical placement.
  • Blackboard/On-line assessment you will participate in regular on-line forums, blogging and small assessment tasks.


Assessment Tasks

There will be a variety of assessment tasks involving case studies, research and group work. Details regarding these will be given to you in class.


Assessment Matrix

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