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  • Level 7
  • 15 Credits
  • 0.125 EFTS
  • Delivery type:
    Online
  • Course duration: 16 weeks
  • Course cost:
    $765 NZ Domestic
  • Workload - Approximately 10 hours per week
  • Availability
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This online course will develop learner competency in screening and assessment to support the use of effective treatment(s) and intervention(s) for working with addiction and co-existing problems service users. Students will critically evaluate treatment and intervention approaches appropriate to the whānau/client group with whom they are working

For more information watch the course introduction video below.

Learners who successfully complete this course will be able to:

  •  Critically evaluate the relationship between addictions, co-existing mental health problems, identity and psycho-social functioning.
  • Analyse the impact of addiction issues on the lives of service users and their natural supports.
  • Demonstrate the ability to conduct a comprehensive assessment of addiction and co-existing mental health problems.
  • Analyse national guidelines and practice frameworks regarding the management of risks when working with addiction and co-existing problem (CEP) service users.

 

Assessment

This course is 100% internally assessed 

Computer and internet requirements

This course is delivered online, so you will access your course material and submit assessments online. Our online courses may include reading, videos, quizzes or activities, and you may need to download content.

For online learning you need:

  • Access to a laptop or desktop computer
  • Reliable internet and data plan.  

If you are unsure if your current computer, Windows or internet access will allow you to study online, please contact us before applying to enrol. 

Find out more about online learning 

How to enrol

Before enrolling in this course you need to:

  • choose the qualification you will study the course under
  • check the order that courses in the qualification should be studied in the Qualification Structure table. This is in the Choose courses and apply tab on the qualification page.

How to apply

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You can study this course as part of any of the programmes listed below.

Click on a tile to go the programme information, including the entry requirements and how many courses you'll need to do to complete the programme.

From there you click 'Apply now' and start your study journey.