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F93 Graduate Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Harm Minimisation

The Graduate Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Harm Minimisation is designed for professionals who are involved in the investigation and management of illicit drug and alcohol related problems. This course provides a comprehensive understanding of the nature of addictive behaviours and the policies and programs that are associated with demand reduction, supply control (or reduction) and harm reduction. This course also provides an understanding of the policy and practice of prevention, specifically examining the role of police in preventing illicit drug use and minimising harm. This course adopts an international perspective and is applied in focus. Therefore, this course provides students with specific professional skills that will facilitate the investigation and management of individuals and groups that present with drug and alcohol related problems.
 
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Admission requirements are:

  • ECU English entry requirements;
  • Bachelor degree OR equivalent prior learning including at least five years of appropriate professional experience.
 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Joondalup Campus.

This course will be offered at the Joondalup campus if there are sufficient student numbers.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Online.

This course is available on-line by full-time or part-time study.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

Students must complete 60 credit points (Four 15 credit point units):
 
ADS5103 Understanding Addictive Behaviour 20 
ADS5204 Addiction Studies: The Policy and Practice of Prevention 20 
CRI5600 Drug and Alcohol Prevention and Harm Minimisation: The Role of Police 15
CRI5601 Essential Communication Skills for Justice Practice 15
OR
CRI5605 Communication for Law Enforcement and Compliance 15
 
 
 
 
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:
http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity

Last Updated - Higher Education: 30/04/2009 VET: 30/04/2009