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Yes
Credit available
Yes
Applications Close
- 05 Feb 23
Australia’s fourth oldest university, the University of Tasmania, is highly regarded internationally for teaching and academic excellence. The university offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and more than 50 postgraduate programs across a range of disciplines. The university offers students a diverse range of opportunities, the chance to learn from leading experts, and excellent preparation for their future careers.
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18
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23
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Degree details
Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:
- Integrate theoretical foundations and practice of addiction studies across a broad range of practice encounters.
- Incorporate evidence-informed contemporary practice in the intervention, treatment and rehabilitation of addictive disorders, establishment and evaluation of policy, and management of services related to addiction.
- Foster a reasoned and critical perspective to social, political, environmental, and economic impacts on addiction.
- Critically evaluate research findings and professional practice to inform projects in addiction studies.
- Develop high level written and oral communication skills to examine and explain theoretical propositions, methodologies and conclusions across culturally and linguistically diverse audiences with varying levels of expertise.
After completing this program, you’ll be better equipped to provide effective and appropriate care for those living with addictive disorders. Whether you’re already in the field, or looking to move from your current health role into this area, the work you do as part of the Graduate Certificate will be a great start to your future career.
Higher education
A bachelor’s degree, or higher, or equivalent qualification, in a health related discipline. This will include any bachelor degree that is offered by UTAS College of Health and Medicine, or an equivalent at another university or a bachelor in social work, or psychology, or social sciences police studies.
AND be working in a health care setting (this includes but is not limited to a hospital, a health clinic, aged care setting, primary health care, department of community services).
Work and Life
Students may apply if they are currently employed in a field related to addictive disorders or based on evidence of study or experience deemed to be equivalent to the above.
The University of Tasmania grants credit and recognition of prior learning that may include formal and/or informal prior learning. More information is available here.
https://www.utas.edu.au/study/apply/admission-requirements/recognition-of-prior-learning
Addiction in some form takes a toll on countless people throughout Australia and beyond. For these people to overcome their struggle, they need the help of caring, committed and qualified professionals. This Program gives you the insight and skills to offer that help.
If you’re a health professional looking to further your work with clients affected by addictive disorders then this program can provide the knowledge, awareness and skills to do that.
Recommended Study Pattern
For students undertaking part-time study the following study pattern is recommended.
The course is only available for part-time study.
Completion of 4 core subjects from the schedule below:
- TAS-CNA547 Contexts of Addiction
- TAS-CNA548 Assessment and Management of Addictive Disorders
- TAS-CNA549 Approaches to Intervention
- TAS-CNA550 Self-Directed Project in Addiction Studies
Award Requirements
Satisfactory completion of 4 subjects, as required in the schedule, within 1-3 years from commencement.
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