MEDI6170
Clinical Approaches To Drug Alcohol Problems II
10 Units
Not available in 2014
Previously offered in 2005, 2004
Develops a knowledge of and skills in best practice as recommended by the Quality Assurance Project, National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre. Subtopics include: brief interventions; approaches to opioid dependence; management of alcohol problems; approaches to smoking cessation.
| Objectives | Followin gsuccessful completion of this cours you will be able to: Describe the theoretical underpinnings of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Be familiar with the research assessing the effectiveness of CBT Demonstrate interpersonal coping skills training in the treatment of alcohol problems Demonstrate intrapersonal coping skills training in the treatment of alcohol problems Apply CBT in relation to injecting drug use Apply CBT in relation to cannabis use Apply CBT in relation to cocaine and amphetamine use |
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| Content | 1. Introduction to cognitive-behaviour therapy 2. Management of alcohol problems 3. Approaches to opioid dependence 4. Approaches to amphetamine use 5. Management of cannabis dependence |
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| Replacing Course(s) | N/A | ||
| Transition | N/A | ||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||
| Assumed Knowledge | Students must work in a setting (either voluntary or paid) which allows approximately 7 days of clinical work with clients with alcohol or other drug problems. Supervision will be required. | ||
| Modes of Delivery | Distance Learning : IT Based Distance Learning : Paper Based External Mode |
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| Teaching Methods | Email Discussion Group
Self Directed Learning |
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| Contact Hours | Email Discussion Group: for 2 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Self Directed Learning: for 6 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |