Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Work in an alcohol and other drugs context
Assess needs of clients with alcohol and other drugs issues
Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drugs issues
Develop and review individual alcohol and other drugs treatment plans
Assess co-existing needs
Provide brief interventions
Use communication to build relationships
Work with diverse people
Work legally and ethically
Work with people with mental health issues
Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
Provide first aid
Work with clients who are intoxicated
Provide alcohol and other drug withdrawal services
Address the needs of people with chronic disease
Provide services to people with co-existing mental health and alcohol and other drugs issues
Facilitate the recovery process with the person, family and carers