Description:
| Aims: This Unit aims to provide a clear framework and context for safe, ethical and accountable practice. The Unit also provides a framework for teamwork, with an emphasis on communication.
Learning Outcomes: Having completed this Unit the student will be able to:
* Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of ethical practice by describing how these principles are applied in counselling and treatment situations.
* Understand the role of supervision for good practice.
* Adhere to good standards of documentation in reports and case-notes.
* Work effectively as a team member, both by contributing to the team and using team members as a resource.
* Communicate effectively and respectfully with other involved professionals in order to ensure the best quality of care for clients.
* Demonstrate knowledge of a range of accessible resources to meet clients' needs.
* Understand the importance of personal awareness and development to ensure best practice and safeguard one's own physical and emotional health while working in the addictions field.
Skills: * Integrating classroom learning into the clinical setting.
* Document writing and management.
* Using supervision and support to identify development needs.
* Analysing own performance and responding to feedback.
* Working independently and as part of a team.
Content: This Unit is concerned with:
* Ethical and accountable practice;
* The use of supervision;
* Standards of documentation;
* Team-work and working relationships;
* Personal awareness and growth.
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