Unit Outline

In this unit you will develop the evidence-based assessment and planning skills required in your work with alcohol and other drug dependent clients in a public health framework. This includes clinical assessment of alcohol and drug issues and identification of co-occurring disorders. You will demonstrate understanding of current legislative requirements. A range of case studies will be used to explore risk assessment and risk management perspectives.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Explain the provision of evidence based bio-psychosocial assessment of alcohol and other drug use.
2.	Identify risks associated with alcohol and other drug use and manage in accordance with the best available evidence.
3.	Discuss current legislative requirements related to assessment and management of addictive disorders.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

No alterations have been made as a result of student feedback.

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Online Discussion and Summary Paper	Week 7	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 2:	Case Study Essay and Care Plan	Week 12	50 %	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Online Discussion and Summary Paper

Task Description:

This assessment task requires you to participate in an online discussion and then submit a paper summarising key concepts.

Due Week:
Week 4 Online discussion opens
Week 5 Online discussion closes
Week 7 Summary Paper

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 7

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Enter the group in a timely manner and engage at least twice, respectfully and constructively in critical dialogue with fellow students using contemporary, peer-reviewed references	LO1, LO2, LO3
2	Critically reflect on the ‘use of self’ in engaging with people with traumatic histories using contemporary, peer-reviewed references	LO1, LO2, LO3
3	Identify client indicators and essential helper qualities, attitudes and skills in the provision of trauma informed assessment using contemporary, peer-reviewed references	LO1, LO2, LO3
4	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1, LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 2: Case Study Essay and Care Plan

Task Description:

This assessment task requires you to consider key elements involved in a comprehensive client assessment and develop an individualised plan of care.

Task Length:

2000 word (equivalent)

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Discuss undertaking a comprehensive alcohol and drug screening and assessment using contemporary, peer-reviewed references.	LO1, LO2
2	Describe relevant legislation related to practice using contemporary, peer-reviewed references.	LO1, LO2
3	Adapt the assessment process to meet the needs of a client from a diverse population using contemporary, peer-reviewed references.	LO1, LO2
4	Communicate clearly and succinctly using the current APA Style.	LO1, LO2, LO3

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes and achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.