Unit Outline

This unit examines the complex needs of the person requiring Addiction Services. You will explore epidemiological and aetiological models relating to substance use and identify principles of dependence within a range of maladaptive behaviours. In addition, you will extend your knowledge and understanding of treatment approaches, withdrawal management and toxicology.

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	Evaluate policies and strategies that directly impact the sustainable provision of addiction services.
2	Critically reflect on epidemiological and aetiological models that underpin addiction.
3	Explore the effects of addiction and psychoactive substances on the central nervous system.
4	Articulate the principles that underlie substance use, addiction and withdrawal.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

Unit content has been updated and assessments reviewed and revised.

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	Week 4	15 %	LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 2:	Interactive Oral Assessment	Week 8	45 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Portfolio Task	Week 12	40 %	LO2, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Online Discussion

Task Description:

This assessment task requires you to provide a discussion post evaluating a current government Drug Strategy and how this impacts sustainable addiction service provision, using specific examples from your experience and then critically reflect on how epidemiological factors may impact addiction service provision in a response to the evaluation posted by a peer.

Task Length:

800 words

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Evaluate how sustainable provision of an addiction treatment service is guided by federal or state drug strategy.	LO1
2	Critically reflect on how addiction services adapt service provision for different populations through respectful and constructive feedback on a peer's work.	LO2

Assessment Task 2: Interactive Oral Assessment

Task Description:

You will present a client's journey that showcases your understanding of the principles that underlie substance use, addiction and withdrawal.

You will then engage in a professional conversation that will assess your level of understanding of the effects of different psychoactive substances and how people using these services can access appropriate supports with reference to relevant polices and strategies.

Task Length:

Up to 15 minutes

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

45 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Introduces the client and explain the context of their presentation.	LO2
2	Critically examines the impact of psychoactive substances on a client.	LO3
3	Explores federal or state policy and strategy that may impact client treatment.	LO1
4	Articulates evidence informed principles underpinning addiction and withdrawal.	LO4

Assessment Task 3: Portfolio Task

Task Description:

You will provide evidence that shows how an organisation has adapted to provide addiction services to a specific, diverse group.

Task Length:

2000 words

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Examine the factors that might lead an individual to develop an addiction using contemporary evidence.	LO2
2	Explore factors that can perpetuate drug use or addictive behaviours in an individual.	LO3
3	Articulate the role of harm minimisation principles for the individual in an addiction treatment setting with contemporary evidence.	LO4
4	Articulate how an organisation providing treatment services might contextualise harm minimisation in supporting people from a diverse group.	LO4

How your final result is determined

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

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

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.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

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.