Unit Outline

In this unit you will develop the evidence-based assessment and planning skills required in your work with clients experiencing addictive disorders, primarily relating to alcohol and other drug use. This includes clinical assessment of co-occurring disorders in a public health framework. 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	Analyse the provision of evidence-informed bio-psychosocial assessment on alcohol and other drug use and other addictive behaviours.
2	Identify and integrate risks associated with substance use and addictive disorders with evidence-informed management strategies.
3	Assess the impact of current legislative requirements on the assessment and management of addictive disorders.

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:	Discussion and analysis	Week 4	15 %	LO1
Assessment Task 2:	Portfolio	Week 9	40 %	LO1, LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 3:	Role Play (Interactive Oral Assessment)	Refer to Assessment Description	45 %	LO2, LO3

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Discussion and analysis

Task Description:

You will analyse a case study and consider the biopsychosocial assessment of the client, taking an evidence-informed approach and focusing on an addictive behaviour represented in the case study.

Week Due: Week 4

You will then respond to analysis from your peers, providing feedback to at least two peers.

Week Due: Week 5

Task Length:

800 words

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Articulate aspects of bio-psychosocial assessment relating to addictive behaviours.	LO1
2	Undertake an evidence-informed, professional critique of the methods of assessment used.	LO1

Assessment Task 2: Portfolio

Task Description:

You will provide evidence that supports biopsychosocial assessment and treatment planning for clients with addictive behaviours. You will then submit a critical reflection that incorporates this evidence as part of your response.

Task Length:

1800 words

Due Date:

Week 9

Weight:

40 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Explain how components of a bio psychosocial assessment are relevant to practice when working with people with addictive behaviours.	LO1
2	Contexualise and prioritise aspects of a bio-psychosocial assessment.	LO1
3	Integrate outcomes of biopsychosocial assessment with evidence-informed treatment planning which considers relevant risks for the person with an addictive behaviour/disorder and current legislative requirements.	LO2, LO3

Assessment Task 3: Role Play (Interactive Oral Assessment)

Task Description:

You will engage in a professional one-on-one interaction with your assessor, defending a position drawn from a provided case study and supporting your answers using knowledge and skills developed from the unit content.

Due by Date: Exam Period

Task Length:

Up to 15 minutes

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

45 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Articulates both the potential and actual risks to the client in your chosen case study, supported with evidence.	LO2
2	Integrate s appropriate management and strategies for the client with an addictive disorder citing relevant legislation and evidence.	LO3
3	Communicates and respond in a professional manner, considering the risks, management and strategies for the client.	LO3

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.