Course Title: Assess needs of clients with alcohol and-or other drugs issues
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2015
Course Code: HWSS5963C
Course Title: Assess needs of clients with alcohol and-or other drugs issues
School: 365T Global, Urban & Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4328 - Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
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
Chris Walters
9925 8268
Nominal Hours: 125
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
Not applicable
Course Description
This course describes the knowledge and skills required to assess client needs in the context of identifying options for delivery of community services to support their needs
This course includes applying standard processes and procedures to providing a comprehensive assessment of clients’ alcohol and other drugs (AOD) and other needs, developing case plans based on the assessment, and referring clients to other services as required.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCAOD408B Assess needs of clients with alcohol and-or other drugs issues |
Element: |
1. Prepare for assessment |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Conduct discussions with the client to identify reasons for seeking help and other related information that may assist in establishing a basis for further work |
Element: |
2. Conduct assessment |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Take client's drug use history in accordance with organisation policies and procedures |
Element: |
3. Identify and respond to need for referral |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Identify client issues that are outside the scope of the service and/or the scope of the worker |
Element: |
4. Interpret and report on assessment results |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Record assessment results according to defined guidelines |
Element: |
5. Provide assessment feedback and information |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Provide feedback to the person according to organisation policy and procedure |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate your competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
An important part of the learning in this course is to understand the complex and interconnected nature of addiction and drug use. Therefore learning activities have been designed to be holistic and take into account the many and varied aspects of alcohol and other drug use and the relationship it has with mental health. As a result, learning in this course will complement and enhance your learning in other courses within the Certificate IV Alcohol and Other Drug Use over the year.
- practical demonstrations
- analysis/critique of relevant reading material
- group projects
- group discussion
- workshops
- independent project based work
- teacher directed group activities/projects
- tutorials
- other activities as decided by teaching staff
Teaching Schedule
1: | Overview of Assessment practice within the context of AOD |
2: | Introduction to assessment and screening tools |
3: | Preparing clients for assessment |
4: | Undertaking assessments with clients - principles of current practice |
5: | Using assessment outcomes to inform best practice |
6: | Working with clients to ensure collaborative support and treatment |
Please note this course forms part of the "Understanding Client Need" cluster which includes the following courses:
CHCMH402B: Apply understanding of mental health issues and recovery processes & CHCMH403A: Establish and maintain communication and relationships to support the recovery process
and will be assessed holistically taking into account the critical aspects of assessment in each of the courses within that cluster. However the above information regarding content pertains to this course specifically.
Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our on line systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software.
The University Library provides extensive services, facilities and study space as well as comprehensive collections of books, periodicals and other course related materials, such as DVD’s, magazines, slides, films etc. Computer laboratories with access to a wide range of desktop publishing software are also available. The library also has an expanding virtual collection of electronic resources and networks, including product data, e-books, electronic journals and newspapers, web based tutorials, on line reference and document delivery services etc., all of which are accessible on campus, and off campus 24 hours per day. More information on library resources and services can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/library
If you need additional support, visit RMIT’s Learning Lab, either in person or on line: http://www.dlsweb.rmit.edu.au/lsu/
Overview of Assessment
There are a variety of tools used to assess this course including one hundred and sixty (160) hours of practical placement providing you with opportunities to develop and demonstrate the skills knowledge and attitude required.
Other assessment tasks may involve:
The completion of a specialist assessment tool used in the AOD sector in Victoria.
Assessment Tasks
To demonstrate competency in this course you need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment.
Task 1: Complete a specialist assessment tool for a case study client you will have been working with all year. Information enabling you to complete the specialist assessment tool will be provided to you and workshopped during class.
Task 2: Undertake an observed role-play in class demonstrating your ability to undertake an assessment with a client
Task 3: Enter a case note reflecting the assessment process into your client file
Assessment Matrix
An assessment matrix demonstrating alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant course is available from the course contact person (stated above).
This course is delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment, grades include:
CA: Competency Achieved
NYC: Not Yet Competent
DNS: Did Not Submit for assessment
Other Information
Assessment Tasks Submission Cover Sheet
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work, including online submissions. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Attendance
It is strongly advised that you attend all workshops in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Feedback
You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your competency. Information regarding student feedback can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=9pp3ic9obks7
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. The Student progress policy can be found at:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=vj2g89cve4uj1
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Information regarding application for special consideration can be found at: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=g43abm17hc9w
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. For more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity Web site: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=kw02ylsd8z3n
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