Course Title: Work with clients who are intoxicated
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5346 Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs
Course Title: Work with clients who are intoxicated
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 50
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Course Contact: Chris Walters
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 8268
Course Contact Email: chris.walters@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to respond to the immediate and ongoing needs of people intoxicated by alcohol and/or other drugs, with a focus on harm minimisation.
This unit is delivered and assessed in a cluster with;
CHCCOM006: Establish and manage client relationships
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
None
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CHCAOD002 Work with clients who are intoxicated |
Elements: |
1. Provide services to intoxicated clients 2. Reduce harm or injury to self, client and others 3. Assist client with longer term needs |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Overview of Assessment
This cluster involves completion of an assessment booklet that includes;
- A portfolio
- A reflection
- Role plays
- Knowledge questions