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ADS2356 | Addiction Studies: Intervention Initiatives | ||
SCHOOL OF EXERCISE AND HEALTH SCIENCES | |||
Credit Points: 15 | |||
Prerequisites: | |||
ADS2253 | Addiction Studies: Processes of Change | ||
Description: | |||
This unit examines the skills involved in aiding individuals in the pursuit of behaviour change. The main themes addressed include case identification, assessment, brief intervention, problem solving, goal setting, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention/management. Harm reduction strategies and pre-post HIV and hepatitis C counselling are also reviewed. | |||
This Unit is part of the following Courses / Unit Sets | |||
MAADD | Addiction Studies Major | ||
SMCADD | Addiction Studies 8 Unit Supporting Major | ||
MIADD | Addiction Studies Minor | ||
MIADD | Addiction Studies Minor | ||
DMPSAD | Psychology - Addiction Studies Double Major | ||
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | |||
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: | |||
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 3/31/2006 VET: 3/31/2006