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Foundation Degrees (Learning Partnerships)
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AS10006: Alcohol and drug use: problems and solutions 1 |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Certificate |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: CW100 |
| Requisites: |
| Aims: This unit aims to: * Explore students beliefs for the reasons for drug and alcohol misuse * Explore the categories of drug and alcohol misuse * Examine medical sequelae, systems of classification and diagnosis for drug and alcohol problems * Introduce students to the concept of dependence. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this unit, students will be able to: * Define the types of problems associated with substance use * Interpret the classification and diagnosis of a clients problems due to psychoactive substance use * Construct an effective opinion of addiction. Skills: * analysing how theoretical concepts can be applied to the clinical setting * formulating an opinion based upon an analysis of a clients presenting problems due to substance use * verbal and written communication * essay research, preparation and writing * the use of IT to communicate and manage information. Content: This unit is concerned with: * Substance Use and Misuse: categories, reasons, situations and types of problem * Substance Use and Misuse: medical sequelae, withdrawal & detoxification issues * The Concept of Dependence. |
AS10007: Alcohol and drug use: problems and solutions II |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Certificate |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: ES40PR40TE20 |
| Requisites: |
| Aims: The unit aims to: * Examine models of addiction e.g. disease and syndrome models, genetic predisposition, connections with trauma and/or deprivation * Develop an overview of biological, psychological and sociological models * Develop an overview of Motivational, Cognitive-Behavioural, Psychodynamic and Family Systems interventions. * Introduce students to models of intervention and the NTA 'Models of Care'. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this unit, students will be able to: * Understand the application of biological, psychological and sociological models to substance misuse * Give examples of how a counselling model may be applied by an addictions counsellor * Apply an effective model of intervention that best fits a simulated case study of a client's pattern of substance misuse. Skills: * Evaluation and formulation of an opinion based upon an analysis of a clients presenting problems due to substance use * Applying one or more models of addiction to help clients understand their drug and/or alcohol misuse related problems and to inform the development of their treatment/care plan/care pathway * essay research, preparation and writing * the use of IT to communicate and manage information. Content: This unit is concerned with: * Models of Addiction: overview of biological, psychological and social models - the bio-psycho-social integration * Models of Psychosocial Intervention: Overview of Motivational, Cognitive-Behavioural, Psychodynamic and * Family Systems interventions * Models of Psychosocial intervention: NTA 'Models of Care', Abstinence and Harm Reduction. |
AS10008: Difference & diversity issues in addiction treatment |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Certificate |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: CW60PR40 |
| Requisites: |
| Aims: The unit aims to: * Explore the challenges of introducing race and cultural dimensions into the treatment of addictive and substance misusing populations. * Examine the issues of racism, internalise racism, and xenophobic conditioning within institutions * Explore assumptions about racial and cultural minority clients * Exploring way to encourage racial and cultural awareness and anti discriminatory practice in the workplace. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this unit, students will be able to: * Have a greater awareness of the issues associated with race, culture and human difference which must be considered when working with individual clients * Examine their own issues associated with race, culture and human difference and how these might impact upon their interaction with clients * Develop an understanding of how an institution's culture can hinder or encourages the promotion of equality for racial and cultural minority clients * Explore the arguments for and against a 'world view' perspective rather than a 'Eurocentric view' in their work as addictions counsellors. Skills: * Developing a cultural sensitivity * Learning about the client's perspective on the world * The ability to work with and understand someone who is different from them * Developing the assertiveness necessary to challenge discriminatory behaviour in the workplace * Developing strategies to facilitate cultural minority clients to enter into their treatment process. Content: This unit is concerned with raising the awareness of students to issues associated with race, culture and human difference which need to be considered if clients are to access and engage fully in the treatment for addictive disorders. The unit compares the 'Eurocentric counsellor' view against the development of a 'world view' perspective and helps students to adopt a position which is applicable when working with a diverse client group. |
AS10009: Ethical & accountable practice |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Certificate |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: ES50PR50 |
| Requisites: |
| Aims: This unit aims to: * Develop an understanding of the Professional's obligations to adhere to ethical and behavioural standards of conduct in their work * Impart a basic knowledge of the principles of UK and European Law relevant to non-discriminatory practice and the upholding of human rights, as they apply to treatment services * Examine the importance of ongoing supervision and continuing personal and professional development in the delivery of client services * Give students the knowledge of the accepted principles of client record management * Evaluate the implications of the Data Protection Act on the storage of information relating to clients and others. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this unit, students will be able to: * Inform the clients of their confidentiality rights, programme procedures that safe-guard them, and the exceptions imposed by regulations * Develop an understanding of how an institution's culture can hinder or encourages the promotion of non-discriminatory practice and the upholding of human rights, as they apply to treatment services. * Record counselling notes, detailing treatment process, progress and outcomes, consistent with agency standards and practice * Demonstrate basic knowledge of the principles of UK and European Law relevant to non-discriminatory practice and the upholding of human rights, as they apply to treatment services * Use supervision to process feelings and concerns about clients. Skills: * Appraising the client's needs in parallel with a practitioner's obligation to adhere to ethical and behavioural standards of conduct in his/her work * Developing the assertiveness necessary to challenge anti-discriminatory behaviour in the workplace * Demonstrate respect and non-judgemental attitudes towards clients in all contacts with other professionals and agencies * Documenting assessment findings and treatment recommendations, consistent with agency standards and practice * Preparation of accurate and concise discharge summaries, consistent with agency standards and practice * Essay research, preparation and writing * The use of information technology to find, communicate and manage information. Content: This unit is concerned with the professional and personal development. It explores the importance of the ethical and professional standards adopted by the profession (BACP Ethical Framework and FDAP Code of Ethics and Practice for Addictions Counsellors) in establishing a safe working environment for both the counsellor and the client. Further, the unit examines the importance of accurate documentation of client's notes and treatment plans together with limits of confidentiality and rights of access to information. Finally, will explore ongoing supervision for the developing practitioner and examines the various models and their suitability to the agency context. This final part of the unit will integrate the supervisors responsibility to ensure that the supervisee is practicing ethically and safely in the context of the above. |
AS10010: Personal & professional development |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Certificate |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: CW80OT20 |
| Requisites: |
| Aims: This Unit aims to provide
a clear framework and context for ethical and accountable practice, in order
to safeguard the rights of clients and practitioners and ensure professional
standards of practice. The Unit complements the taught unit: Ethical and
Accountable Practice. 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. * Use the supervision process to enhance work with clients and intercept potential problems. * Adhere to good standards of documentation in reports, case-notes and referral letters. * 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 * Personal awareness and growth. |
AS10011: 12 step approach & social support |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Certificate |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW80OT20 |
| Requisites: |
| Aims: This Unit aims to: * Explore the role of social support in recovery from addiction and in maintaining behaviour change * Review the evidence concerning the effectiveness of self-help and other support groups in maintaining recovery. * Review the history, development and availability of 12 Step and other self-help groups. * Explore and develop skills needed to help clients access and benefit from this resource * Enable the student to integrate self-help and social support principles into treatment plans. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this Unit, students will be able to: * Describe the history of 12 Step approaches in treatment, level of provision of AA and NA, and basic principles of 12 Step recovery. * Understand how clients can benefit from involvement in 12 Step recovery. * Assess clients's level of fit to 12 Step philosophy and identify possible blocks, problems or hazards re affiliation. * Demonstrate enhanced skills for informing & motivating clients, and helping them explore and utilise the 12 Step resource. * Evaluate research evidence for the effectiveness of 12 Step approaches. * Identify and evaluate alternative resources that provide social support for recovery. Skills: * Analysing how theoretical concepts can be applied to the clinical setting * The use of appropriate counselling skills for this client group * Transfer knowledge and skills across different settings * Reflect on own performance and respond positively to feedback * Essay research, preparation and writing. Content: This unit is concerned with: * the history, development, availability and referral to 12 Step groups * 12 Step recovery as a resource, the research evidence, factors influencing retention and success * integrating the 12 Step approach into treatment plans * other mutual-help resources. |
AS10012: Conducting an assessment |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Certificate |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW80OT20 |
| Requisites: |
| Aims: This unit aims to: * Explore the process of assessment and identify relevant domains for assessment * Develop a model of assessment as a multi-disciplinary process, which involves the client, is dynamic, motivating, and responds to changing needs * Enable students to improve their assessment and planning skills with clients. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this Unit, students will: * Have an enhanced knowledge of the importance of the assessment process. * Be familiar with the assessment framework outlined in the Models of Care. * Understand what needs to be assessed for addiction treatment, including structured, semi-structured and unstructured interview formats. * Critically evaluate research evidence about the validity of various assessment instruments, including the reliability of information gathered in interviews. * Apply these tools and skills systematically in carrying out interviews with patients in their clinical practice. Skills: * the use of counselling skills to structure, track and pace interviews * demonstrating the principles of good interviewing * observing and feedback of demonstration interviews * carrying out mock interviews in the classroom * the practice of interviewing clients in their placement agency * essay research, preparation and writing * the use of IT to communicate and manage information. Content: This unit is concerned with: * Comprehensive Assessment: what needs to be assessed? * Psycho-social history - structure and purpose. * Psycho-social history - interviewing demonstration and practice. * Substance use history - structure and purpose. * Substance use history - interviewing demonstration and practice. |
AS10013: Interpersonal group therapy |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Certificate |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW80OT20 |
| Requisites: |
| Aims: This Unit aims to: * Introduce the student to Yalom's model of Interpersonal Group Therapy. * Compare this model with other group approaches and review evidence supporting it. * Show the applicability of this model to addictions treatment. * Teach the basic tasks of group facilitation. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this Unit, students will be able to: * Describe the relevance of interpersonal learning in addictions treatment * Describe the theoretical and practical aspects of Yalom's model of group therapy * Evaluate key evidence supporting the use of group therapy in addictions treatment * Understand the modifications needed to use the model effectively with addicted clients * Demonstrate the skills of a group facilitator * Apply these skills to help a group of clients perform its group task. Skills: * Analysing how theoretical concepts can be applied to the clinical setting * The use of appropriate counselling skills for this client group * Show awareness of interpersonal dynamics * Transfer knowledge and skills across different settings * Reflect on own performance and respond positively to feedback * Essay research, preparation and writing. Content: This unit is concerned with: * An Introduction to Yalom's model * Tasks of the facilitator in Yalom's model * Basic facilitation skills * Modifications for addictions treatment. |
AS10014: Teamwork, liaison & referral |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Certificate |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW80OT20 |
| Requisites: |
| Aims: This Unit aims to provide
experience and understanding of team and multi-disciplinary working whilst
communicating with other involved professionals to enable clients' access
to a range of services and resources. Learning Outcomes: Having completed this Unit the student will be able to: * 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. * Evaluate and make referrals to a range of resources and services. 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: * Team-work and working relationships * Liaising with other professionals * Referring clients to other resources or programmes. |
AS10015: Treatment planning & implementation |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Certificate |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW80OT20 |
| Requisites: |
| Aims: This Unit aims to: * Review the evidence for the effectiveness of planned, focused interventions. * Describe how the assessment process is developed into an individualised plan for action. * Provide a model for clear, realistic, relevant and measurable treatment planning. * Foster an attitude of collaboration with the client, to maximise the clients motivation and responsibility for change. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this Unit, students will: * Understand the relationship between planned, focused interventions with measurable outcomes and evidence-based practice. * Describe a model of treatment planning which is clear, realistic, relevant and measurable. * Be able to analyse, sort and prioritise issues arising from the assessment process. * Demonstrate skills of dialogue, explanation and negotiation with the client, to help them select an appropriate focus for therapeutic work. * Show ability to develop, implement and review treatment plans with a range of clients. Skills: * Analysing how theoretical concepts can be applied to the clinical setting * Formulating an opinion based upon an analysis of a clients presenting problems due to substance use * Applying one or more models of addiction to help clients understand their substance misuse related problems and to inform the development of their treatment/care plan/care pathway * Developing the ability to collate and process client information in a coherent way * Designing a realistic treatment plan for a client presenting with problems due to substance misuse * Verbal and written communication * Problem solving and gaol setting * The use of IT to communicate and manage information. Content: This unit is concerned with the development of the necessary skills and techniques required for the development of an effective and individualised treatment plan. Supporting the practical element of this module is the associated theory which underpins and influences the techniques used in the above process. Students demonstrate how to use this information in their clinical practice. |
AS20016: Counselling models |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: CW50ES30OT20 |
| Requisites: |
| Aims: This unit aims to: * Introduce three evidence-based models of counselling intervention for people with substance use disorders * Build on students'understanding of the theory, rationale and application of these models in a range of settings * Review the evidence for effectiveness of the models * Explore to what extent the models are complementary or in conflict * Enable students to implement and integrate such models in their practice. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this module, students will be able to: * Explain the key theoretical concepts underpinning CBT, MI and 12 Step approaches * Contrast the application of these models in their particular counselling setting * Evaluate their current competence in using these models and identify further training needs * Demonstrate an understanding of the key research evidence for the effectiveness of the models. Skills: * the use evidence-based counselling skills for this client group * applying appropriate interventions in order to assist clients affiliate and make use of the 12 step fellowships * setting realistic treatment goals for this client group * formulating a treatment plan for a client using CBT/MI/12 Step approaches * evaluating research data related to current models of intervention for clients presenting with problems due to substance use * essay research, preparation and writing * the use of IT to find, communicate and manage information. Content: This unit is concerned with the development of the necessary knowledge, skills and techniques required for a case formulation using CBT, MI and 12 Step approaches for clients presenting with problems due to substance misuse. Supporting the practical element of this module is the associated research evidence which underpins the techniques used in the above processes. Students are shown how to use this information to inform and develop their clinical practice within the workplace. |
AS20017: Developing therapeutic relationships & working collaboratively |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: CW80OT20 |
| Requisites: |
| Aims: This Unit aims to provide
an experience of building and maintaining therapeutic relationships with
clients and significant others, including an understanding of how important
these relationships are for client retention, satisfaction and outcomes.
Learning Outcomes: Having completed this Unit the student will be able to: * Demonstrate the use of listening, helping and communication skills to create and maintain therapeutic working relationships with clients. * Establish and maintain an attitude of collaboration and respect for clients, in order to enhance their self-efficacy and personal responsibility for change. * Communicate appropriately with family members and friends of clients, in order to engage and enhance their ability to support the client * Assess the need for support or information. Skills: * Integrating classroom learning into the clinical setting * The use of counselling skills to structure, track and pace interviews * 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: * Building the therapeutic alliance * Working collaboratively * Building relationships with family members and friends. |
AS20018: Leading groups & client education |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: CW80OT20 |
| Requisites: |
| Aims: This Unit aims to provide
students with experience of leading and co-leading group-based activities,
such as group therapy sessions, educational groups and workshops, and to
develop an understanding of the principles of effective group-work. Learning Outcomes: Having completed this Unit the student will be able to: * Manage groups in a manner conducive to a therapeutic outcome for all participants. * Prepare clients for group therapy and educate them about the group model. * Communicate clearly to colleagues about the group process. * Apply the principles of client education by preparing and leading appropriate workshops and presentations. Skills: * Integrating classroom learning into the clinical setting * The use of counselling skills in client interactions * 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: * The general principles of groupwork * Group therapy * Client education in groups. |
AS20019: Relapse prevention |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: ES30CW20PR50 |
| Requisites: |
| Aims: This unit aims to: * Explore students beliefs about the nature of relapse * Build on students' understanding of Marlatt's Cognitive Behavioural and Gorski's biopsychosocial model of relapse prevention * Critically examine current models of Relapse Prevention * Enable students to implement such models into their setting. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this unit, students will be able to: * Understand relapse as a process as well as an event * Contrast Marlatt's model of relapse with Gorski's Warning Signs approach * Analyse how theories of relapse can be applied to clinical practice * Critically evaluate a programme of Relapse Prevention * Apply Relapse Prevention strategies with individuals and groups of clients. Skills: * analysing how theories of relapse can be applied to clinical practice * assessing high-risk situations * helping clients identify and respond more effectively to high-risk situations * identifying and managing relapse warning signs * designing and implementing a relapse prevention program in an addictions setting * Use information technology to find, communicate and manage information. Content: This unit is concerned with the development of the necessary knowledge, skills and techniques required to design and implement a comprehensive relapse prevention program within an addictions setting. Supporting the practical element of this module is the associated research evidence which underpins the techniques used in the above process. Students use this information to inform and develop their clinical practice within their workplace. |
AS20020: Working with the family & significant others |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Semester: 1 |
| Assessment: CW80OT20 |
| Requisites: |
| Aims: Main Aims of this unit are:
* Explore substance misuse problems from a family systems perspective. * Increase students awareness of their own family systems, particularly in relation to alcohol and drug use. * Review key research into how family members are affected by and how they respond to addiction problems. * Describe the resources available to support and help family members. * Develop a model of including family members in the treatment process. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this unit, students will be able to: * Understand substance misuse problems from a family systems perspective. * Describe typical family roles and coping strategies in families with alcohol or drug addiction. * Integrate a range of resources and services into their practice which are designed to support relatives and friends of problem drug or alcohol users. * Conduct interviews and conjoint meetings with family members as part of a client's treatment plan. * Make appropriate and sensitive recommendations to family members about obtaining information, help and support for themselves. Skills: * Analysing how theoretical concepts can be applied to the clinical setting * The use of appropriate counselling skills for this client group * Show awareness of interpersonal dynamics * Transferring knowledge and skills across different settings * Reflect on own performance and respond positively to feedback * Essay research, preparation and writing * The use of information technology to find, communicate and manage information. Content: This unit is concerned with: * Family dynamics and responses to addiction problems * Self exploration: understanding the family system * Resources available to family members * Integrating family work into individual treatment. |
AS20021: Complex case management |
| Credits: 3 |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW80OT20 |
| Requisites: |
| Aims: This three-credit unit aims
to equip students with the ability to manage and respond to more complex
situations, and apply principles learned in simpler cases to clients with
challenging or changing needs. Learning Outcomes: Having completed this Unit the student will be able to: * Review and revise treatment or care plans in response to changing circumstances. * Respond appropriately to difficult situations or crises. * Adapt principles of case management to more complex cases. 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: * Comprehensive assessment * Complex Treatment Planning * Relationships of co-morbid disorders with substance use * Working collaboratively. |
AS20022: Dual diagnosis and complex needs |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW80OT20 |
| Requisites: |
| Aims: People with serious mental
illness are particularly vulnerable to substance misuse. This unit aims
to help students understand this vulnerability and provide the therapeutic
skills appropriate for assisting this client group with their problems by;
* exploring the core features of serious mental illness and co-morbid substance use * examining the interventions and clinical skills pertinent to this client group. * analysing the current evidence base for the concept of dual-diagnosis. Learning Outcomes: Having completed this Unit, students will be able to: * Make reasonable preliminary judgements about whether individuals are exhibiting behaviour(s) consistent with co-existing psychoactive substance use and mental health problems. * Understand how counselling approach and style need to be modified in order to engage, support and motivate clients with co-existing mental health problems. * Evaluate the suitability of interventions to meet an individual's identified needs, and to help dually diagnosed clients to use existing resources. * Apply the basic concepts and tools of Cognitive Analytic Therapy to enhance their clinical work with people with complex needs. Skills: * the use of appropriate counselling skills for this client group * formulating a realistic treatment plan for a client with co-morbid disorders * observing and giving pertinent feedback on a demonstration interview * carrying out screening interviews for dual diagnosis with clients in their placement agencies * essay research, preparation and writing * the use of IT to find, communicate and manage information. Content: * Clinical features of common mental disorders * Towards a definition of Dual Diagnosis * Prevalence of mental illness in substance using populations * Relationships of co-morbid disorders * Practical implications and essential components of treatment * Reformulation of Personality Disorder - Multiple Self-States Model * Practicum - case scenarios with workplace simulations. |
AS20023: Further personal & professional development |
| Credits: 3 |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW80OT20 |
| Requisites: |
| Aims: This three-credit unit aims
to deepen students' knowledge and awareness of personal and professional
issues as they affect performance, effectiveness and personal well-being.
Students will explore ethical practice, and how their attitudes to clients
affect their work. Learning Outcomes: Having completed this Unit the student will be able to: * Assess their performance against ethical, legal and professional standards. * Assess their personal patterns of response to clients. * Evaluate the limits of their personal competence. * Know when a referral to another practitioner or service is in the best interest of the client. 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 * Personal awareness and growth. |
AS20024: Harm reduction approaches & pharmacological interventions |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW70PR30 |
| Requisites: |
| Aims: This unit aims to: * Explore the history and development of harm reduction approaches * Develop understanding of current harm reduction interventions and initiatives, their rationale and implementation * Critically examine the evidence of the impact of interventions in reducing drug related harm * Examine the relationship between harm reduction and abstinence based philosophies * Review current developments in pharmacological treatments for drug dependence. Learning Outcomes: At the end of this unit, students will be able to: * Explain what factors led to the development of a Harm Reduction response to problem drug use in the UK * Describe the rationale for and delivery of current harm reduction interventions * Evaluate key evidence concerning the effectiveness of HR approaches * Describe a range of pharmacological treatments currently used in the management of substance dependence * Help clients identify risk for drug related harm and access appropriate services. Skills: * analysing how social, political and medical pressures shaped policy and produced practical responses * evaluating research evidence * identifying risk for drug related harm * reviewing available services and ensuring client access. Content: This unit is concerned with: * Historical development of the Harm Reduction response * Services promoting safer using practices * Substitute Prescribing * Medications used in detoxification * Anti-craving and relapse prevention medications. |
AS20025: Project - integrative case study |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW100 |
| Requisites: |
| Aims: This Unit aims to help students
integrate the skills and knowledge acquired throughout the course to produce
an integrative case study. Emphasis is placed on analytical and writing
skills in order to equip students with evaluative powers that will enable
them to recognise and describe effective methods of clinical intervention.
Students are encouraged to use information technology as a resource for
their professional practice. Learning Outcomes: Having completed this Unit, students will be able to: * Select, specify and plan an appropriate project * Develop casework to an agreed protocol * Describe and evaluate a range of addiction counselling methods * Explore ethical issues relating to addictions treatment * Demonstrate and critically evaluate their work * Conduct and produce an information search. Skills: * Literature searching * Report writing * The use of IT to find, communicate and manage information. Content: * Literature review * Case management * Ethical issues * Evaluating research * Practical implications * Case review. |
AS20026: Working with difference & diversity |
| Credits: 6 |
| Level: Intermediate |
| Semester: 2 |
| Assessment: CW80OT20 |
| Requisites: |
| Aims: This Unit aims to raise
awareness and provide practical experience of diversity issues as they arise
in the case management of clients from different backgrounds and to enable
students to combine sensitivity with clinical effectiveness. Learning Outcomes: Having completed this Unit the student will be able to: * Demonstrate awareness of a range of differences that may affect a client's experience of and benefit from counselling or treatment. * Describe examples of how such issues arise in the case management of clients and demonstrate how principles of non-discriminatory practice can be applied. * Evaluate resources available in the current agency setting that facilitate the counselling and treatment of clients from different backgrounds or with different needs, and make recommendations for improving these resources. * Identify how practical limits and dilemmas regarding diversity issues arise in the treatment situation. * Review models, resources and strategies which work towards resolving dilemmas and extending accessibility. Skills: * Integrating classroom learning into the clinical setting * Using supervision and support to identify development needs * Analysing own performance and responding to feedback * Developing a cultural sensitivity * Developing strategies to facilitate cultural minority clients to enter into the treatment process. * Working independently and as part of a team. Content: This Unit is concerned with: * Monitoring issues of difference * Culturally sensitive and non-discriminatory practice * Recognising limits, dilemmas and opportunities. |
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