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Education and training
Turning Point is a leading provider of education and training services in alcohol and drug work in Australia, and is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). Our focus on workforce development aims to build the capacity of health and welfare professionals to meet current and future demands in responding effectively to alcohol and drug issues. We do this through the provision of research, policy advice, education and training services.
Workforce development
Turning Point's comprehensive approach to workforce development reflects the growing understanding that effective workforce development programs comprise multiple strategies. This invovles targeting programs to individual workers, organisations and broader systems to drive changes in policy and practice that are relevant and applicable to the environment in which workers operate. Turning Point is playing a pivotal role working with governments to influence systemic changes in the alcohol and drug sector.
Research and policy advice
We conduct research in the areas of workforce development and training needs. At a policy level, this informs government and service providers in their decisions about workforce development policy and strategies. At a professional practice level, this enables Turning Point to design, deliver and evaluate education and training that incorporate the most up-to-date professional standards and practices.
Education and training
Our education and training programs include competency based training for health and welfare professionals, general practitioner training, alcohol and drug medical specialist training and tertiary education.
We also develop and deliver specialist resources and post-training support to alcohol and drug practitioners to promote the acceptance and use of new knowledge and skills in the workplace.
Turning Point offers subjects that are delivered online. These subjects are from the Graduate Certificate and the Graduate Diploma in Alcohol and Other Drug Studies and the Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Work.
Links to courses
Competency-Based Training
Alcohol and Other Drugs Assessment and Training Opportunities for AOD Clinicians in ACT
AOD training for specialist AOD workers currently employed within the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) AOD service sector
Vocational (VTE) Victorian Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Workforce Training
January - June 2008
Post-Graduate Programs
Fully Funded Post Graduate Short Course Subjects for AOD Workers in DHS AOD agencies in Victoria
Graduate Programs in Alcohol and Other Drug Studies
An information page for current postgraduate students has been developed. Link here
Scholarships for AOD Workers to undertake Graduate Certificate in AOD Studies in 2008
The Department of Human Services is offering twenty 80% scholarships to AOD workers in Victoria to undertake Turning Point's Graduate Certificate in AOD Studies
Professional Development
From Go to WHOA
A new national training program to assist health professionals such as medical practitioners, nurses and alcohol and drug workers to manage and treat users of psychostimulants.
Professional Development Training Courses 2008
Advanced Motivational Interviewing
Pharmacotherapies
Working with groups
General Practitioner Pharmacotherapy Training Program for Opioid Dependence
Other Services
Design, delivery and evaluation of education and training for health and
welfare professionals and specialist alcohol and drug workers
Tertiary education program including undergraduate and postgraduate courses
General Practitioner training
Alcohol and drug medical specialist training programs
Student placements
Organisational change consultancy
Talking Point seminar series Current program
Staff Qualifications
Contact
For further information on workforce development, education and training services, contact Turning Point on 03 8413 8413. |
