Course Title: Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2018

Course Code: HWSS6088C

Course Title: Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues

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: 90

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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 design, implement and monitor ongoing therapeutic interventions drawing on evidence informed models and techniques. It involves holistic consideration of all client needs, and collaboration with other services.

This unit applies to individuals who work with significant autonomy in the provision of interventions and support to clients with alcohol and other drugs (AOD) issues. While work is carried out in the context of an existing treatment plan, the worker may also design and adapt specific strategies.

This unit is delivered and assessed in a cluster with: 

  • CHCAOD007 - Develop strategies for alcohol and other drugs relapse prevention and management
  • CHCAOD009 - Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CHCAOD008 Provide advanced interventions to meet the needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues

Element:

1. Design intervention and support strategies

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Evaluate information from client assessment and treatment plan

1.2 Determine the immediate and proximate needs and goals of the client

1.3 Review the scope of client needs and client interactions with other support services

1.4 Identify therapeutic models and techniques with potential to meet desired outcomes

1.5 Analyse and select specific options and strategies that best meet client needs

1.6 Integrate techniques and strategies to maximise potential outcomes for client

Element:

2. Implement intervention and support strategies

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Establish professional relationship within appropriate worker/client boundaries

2.2 Use counselling and other intervention techniques and strategies as planned

2.3 Recognise and respond to difficult or challenging situations

2.4 Adapt and refine approaches based on client interactions and own observations

2.5 Maintain engagement with reticent or reluctant clients

2.6 Include exploration of issues beyond the immediate scope of the intervention that may impact on progress

2.7 Document client interventions according to organisation policy

Element:

3. Make holistic evaluation of client progress

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Monitor and review client progress against planned goals

3.2 Adjust intervention and support strategies based on outcomes of review

3.3 Evaluate personal and agency ability to deliver services that address all client needs

3.4 Determine client’s physical, social, emotional and other needs that cannot be met in agency service

Element:

4. Collaborate with others

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Identify other options and services able to assist client needs

4.2 Consult with other services about potential to provide services to clients and for shared care work

4.3 Make referrals to other services according to organisation protocols

4.4 Work collaboratively with significant others, co-workers and other services to support client needs


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

Using 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 DVDs, 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.

If you need additional support, visit RMIT’s Learning Lab, either in person or online.

Equitable Learning Services (ELS) provides support and equal opportunities for students with a disability, long-term illness and/or mental health condition and primary carers of individuals with a disability. 


Overview of Assessment

  • Practical demonstrations of skills and knowledge based on case studies
  • Quiz 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.

Applying for an Extension

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