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Assessing Addictions Issues and Co-Existing Problems

BHW707

  • Level 7
  • 15 Credits
  • 0.125 EFTS
  • Course duration: 16 weeks
  • Workload - Approximately 10 hours per week
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This online course will develop learner competency in screening and assessment to support the use of effective treatment(s) and intervention(s) for working with addiction and co-existing problems service users. Students will critically evaluate treatment and intervention approaches appropriate to the whānau/client group with whom they are working

For more information watch the course introduction video below.

Learners who successfully complete this course will be able to:

  •  Critically evaluate the relationship between addictions, co-existing mental health problems, identity and psycho-social functioning.
  • Analyse the impact of addiction issues on the lives of service users and their natural supports.
  • Demonstrate the ability to conduct a comprehensive assessment of addiction and co-existing mental health problems.
  • Analyse national guidelines and practice frameworks regarding the management of risks when working with addiction and co-existing problem (CEP) service users.

 

Assessment

This course is 100% internally assessed 

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access the course and do your study online, which generally includes reading and doing activities, watching videos, downloading content, and writing and submitting assessments online.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable broadband internet and a data plan

Find out more about online learning

If you are unsure if your current computer or internet access will allow you to study online please contact us.

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