Assessment and Management of Addictive Disorders

• • Principles of assessment and models of care
  • Trauma informed care
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessment
  • Co-occurring disorders
  • Risk assessment and management
  • Collaborative care planning
  • Diverse populations
  • Legislation

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

• TAS-ADS-GCE-2021

Special requirements

No special requirements

In this subject students will develop the evidence-based assessment and planning skills they require in their work with alcohol and other drug dependent clients in a public health framework. This includes clinical assessment of alcohol and drug issues and identification of co-occurring disorders. Students will demonstrate understanding of current legislative requirements. A range of case studies will be used to explore risk assessment and risk management perspectives.

• Online discussion and summary paper (40%)
• Case study and care plan (60%)

Current study term: 21 Feb 21 to 30 May 21