Course Title: Assess needs of clients with alcohol and-or other drugs issues
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4337 Certificate IV in Youth Work
Course Title: Assess needs of clients with alcohol and-or other drugs issues
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
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.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
HWSS5757C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
365T Global, Urban and Social Studies |
Face-to-Face or Workplace |
Term1 2014 |
Course Contact: Jennifer Brooker
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4115
Course Contact Email: jennifer.brooker@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit 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 unit includes applying standard processes and procedures to providing a comprehensive assessment of clients’ alcohol and/or other drugs (AOD) and other needs, including referring clients to other services, as required.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Not applicable.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCAOD408B Assess needs of clients with alcohol and-or other drugs issues |
Elements: |
Conduct assessment Identify and respond to need for referral Interpret and report on assessment results Prepare for assessment. Provide assessment feedback and information |
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.
Overview of Assessment
The assessment is broken into three parts and is designed to assess your ability to complete:
1: Specialised Assessment Tool
2: Individual Treatment Plan
3: AOD specialised referral Form