Course Title: Assess co-existing needs
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2019
Course Code: HWSS6069C
Course Title: Assess co-existing needs
School: 365T Global, Urban and Social Studies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4364 - Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs
Course Contact: Chris Walters
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8268
Course Contact Email: chris.walters@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 80
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
In this unit you will develop the skills and knowledge required to screen and assess clients presenting with co-morbidity related issues. You will gain an understanding of the AOD and Mental Health approaches to treatment.
This unit applies in a range of community service contexts.
This course is part of the cluster "Screening and Assessment" and is delivered and assessed with:
- CHCAOD004 Assess needs of clients with AOD issues
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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1. Prepare for assessment 1.1 Identify and prepare assessment tools and processes according to organisation policy and procedures |
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2. Analyse the person’s needs using a collaborative approach 2.1 Work within scope of own role and seek assistance from colleagues and experts as required |
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3. Determine appropriate services 3.1 Consider service delivery and referral options from strengths-based perspective |
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4. Complete reporting 4.1 Document the outcomes of the assessment process according to organisation procedures |
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5. Evaluate assessment and referral processes 5.1 Seek feedback about assessment processes from the person and other networks |
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements
Details of Learning Activities
Classes where information is shared through talks and discussions, and workshops where exercises are conducted to apply learning. Time is spent during classes and workshops for students to work on group and individual assessment tasks.
Teaching Schedule
Week 1 |
Prepare for Assessment 1 Why:
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Week 2 |
Prepare for Assessment 2 What:
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Week 3 |
Conduct Assessment 1
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Week 4 |
Conduct Assessment 2
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Week 5 |
Assessment Task 1 Whole Day Workshop as whole class– Complete Case Study 1 – Screening, Assessment, Role Play (in pairs + reflection) & Self-Completion Form |
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Safety Planning
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Collaboration & Referral within a strengths based framework
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Monitoring & Evaluation
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Professional Practise (skills workshop)
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Assessment 2 Whole Day – Group Work – Screening, Assessment, Role Play & Self-Completion Form, Case Note, Case File incl. Consent form, Referral |
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Assessment 3 – Formal role play 1 – 1 with assessor + Screen, Assessment, Case Note and Case File Submission |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment task 1: Role played assessment and provision of brief intervention
Assessment task 2: Peer review of performance as a practitioner
Assessment task 3: Completion of assessment and other relevant case file documentation
Assessment task 4: Quiz
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Case Study Screen & Assessment & Role Play 1 – Whole Class
Assessment 2: Case Study Screen & Assessment, Role Play, Case Note & Case File 2 – Small Groups
Assessment 3:Case Study Screen & Assessment, Role Play, Case Note & Case File 3 – Individual
Assessment 4: Quiz
Assessment Matrix
Students will have access to a marking rubric on all assessment tasks.
Other Information
Please refer to the RMIT student page for extensive information about study support, assessment, extensions, appeals and a range of other matters: rmit.edu.au/students
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