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GP013
- AOD Treatment, Assessment and Planning
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| CREDIT
POINTS: |
15 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
None |
| COST: |
$1000 |
| DATES: |
Tuesday evenings 5:30pm - 8:00 pm
4 March - 27 May 2008
This subject
is also available in online mode |
| SUBJECT
COORDINATOR: |
Ray Stephens |
| CENSUS
DATE: |
4 April 2008 |
SUBJECT/UNIT SUMMARY:
This subject
will be one of the two pre-requisites to undertake further
units. As well as building on themes introduced in Perspectives
in Drug Use, it will further develop the Harm Minimization
theme, especially regarding biological concepts underpinning
dependence and harm reduction from the individual perspective.
Students will gain a basic understanding of
anatomy and physiology, with particular emphasis on the nervous
system. This will allow a greater exploration of the pharmacology
of psychoactive drugs and the associated management of intoxication
and withdrawal. Students will be introduced to Prochaska and
DiClemente's Model of Change and it's application. Harm reduction
(individual) strategies will be discussed, including an introduction
to blood-borne viruses.
The subject will also focus on screening
and assessment and the development of Individual Management
Plans and referral. The legal and ethical context of practice
will be examined, including mandatory requirements. Alternative
therapies will also be introduced
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SUBJECT/UNIT OBJECTIVES:
At the end of this subject, students
should be able to:
- Describe the basic anatomical and
physiological effects of drugs of dependence on major organ
systems
- Develop skills to assess a client's readiness
to change using Prochaska & DiClemente's Model of Change
- Demonstrate an understanding of blood-borne
viruses
- Display an understanding of the appropriate
interventions for intoxication and withdrawal.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the various
substitute pharmacotherapies and alternative therapies
- Critically analyse the three key areas of
the Harm Minimization policy
- Identify the components of a full alcohol
and drug assessment, and conduct such an assessment
- Describe the alcohol and drug service system
in various states
- Develop individual treatment plans for clients
and make appropriate referrals
- Discuss statutory and ethical issues
which impact upon alcohol and drug practice.
ASSESSMENT:
- Examination of 2 hours duration (30%)
- Completion of AOD assessment using an assessment
tool, utilising a case study (Up to 1000 words) (40%)
- An Individual Treatment Plan utilising
a case study - 1,000 words (30%)
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