Course Title: Develop strategies for alcohol and other drugs relapse prevention and management
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2018
Course Code: HWSS6087C
Course Title: Develop strategies for alcohol and other drugs relapse prevention and management
School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5346 - Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Course Contact: Chris Walters
Course Contact Phone: 9925 8268
Course Contact Email: chris.walters@rmit.edu.au
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Nominal Hours: 55
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Relevant industry experience or completion of relevant qualification.
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work collaboratively with clients to develop strategies for preventing and managing relapse, should it occur, as well as ways to deal effectively with potentially harmful behaviour.
This unit applies to workers who develop strategies with, and for, clients with alcohol and other drugs (AOD) issues within established organisation guidelines.
This unit is delivered and assessed in a cluster with:
- CHCAOD008 - Provide advanced intervention to meet the needs of clients with AOD issues
- CHCAOD009 - Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCAOD007 Develop strategies for alcohol and other drugs relapse prevention and management |
Element: |
1. Explore relapse prevention |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Review client information to inform relapse prevention work 1.2 Prepare client for the possibility of relapse as a common experience 1.3 Determine any previous relapse prevention strategies used by the client 1.4 Determine stakeholders to be included in the relapse prevention process, in consultation with the client |
Element: |
2. Identify potential risks |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify and discuss potential relapse triggers with the client 2.2 Determine environmental factors that could contribute to client responses 2.3 Identify circumstances that could cause potentially harmful behaviour to client and others 2.4 Complete a risk assessment process in conjunction with client according to organisation protocols |
Element: |
3. Develop relapse prevention and management strategies |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Research and evaluate a range of support strategies and identify the most suitable to meet client’s needs 3.2 Work with client in a manner that promotes client participation and respects client’s insights and experiences 3.3 Work collaboratively with client to select most appropriate relapse prevention strategies 3.4 Work with client to identify relapse management strategies and contingency plans if difficulties are encountered, including harm minimisation |
Element: |
4. Report and document information |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 Accurately record strategies in individual treatment plan according to organisation protocols 4.2 Follow privacy and confidentiality requirements when reporting feedback |
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
In class: Lectures, discussion and group work
Out of class: Readings, research activities and site visits
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Topic |
Content |
13 |
Identifying and applying relapse prevention strategies |
Exploring stages of change and relapse Motivational interviewing to determine relapse strategies Implementing strategies and treatment planning |
14 |
Cognitive behaviour therapy |
Bio psycho social model of work CBT practice |
15 |
Using therapies relevant to AOD |
Other therapies, such as rational emotive therapy, reality therapy and resilience based interventions Using multiple therapies and treatment planning |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Learning Resources
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, online reference and document delivery services etc., all of which are accessible on campus, and off campus 24 hours per day. More information is available from the site library resources and services.
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Overview of Assessment
- Practical demonstrations of skills and knowledge based on case studies
- Quizzes and/or knowledge questions
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task 1: Conduct relapse planning sessions with case study clients
Assessment Task 2: Develop and implement intervention/support strategies and develop treatment plans with case study clients using cognitive behavioural therapy and another chosen therapy
Assessment Task 3: Complete quiz relating to advanced AOD practice key concepts, approaches and techniques
Assessment Matrix
Students may obtain an assessment matrix from the Program Coordinator.
Other Information
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Attendance
It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
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