Course level

Postgraduate Coursework

Faculty

Health & Behavioural Sciences

School

Psychology School

Units

2

Duration

One Semester

Attendance mode

In Person

Class hours

3W3F

Restricted

MPsychClin, DPsych, MPsych

Assessment methods

Group assignment, Presentation, Reflective Essay

Course enquiries

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024) St Lucia In Person Profile unavailable
Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) St Lucia In Person Profile unavailable

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Course description

The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge and skills that a scientist practitioner needs to work effectively in the addiction treatment sector. You will be introduced to Australian drug and alcohol policy context and evidence based practices to address various phases of addiction: intoxication, withdrawal, acute treatment, and residential rehabilitation. You will also be introduced to the range of licit and illicit substances (appearance and terminology), and effects of a range of substances on the body during intoxication, withdrawal and overdose.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
Semester 2, 2023 (24/07/2023 - 18/11/2023) St Lucia In Person Profile unavailable
Semester 2, 2022 (25/07/2022 - 19/11/2022) St Lucia Internal Profile unavailable
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) St Lucia Flexible Delivery Profile unavailable
Semester 2, 2020 (03/08/2020 - 21/11/2020) External External Profile unavailable
Semester 2, 2019 (22/07/2019 - 16/11/2019) St Lucia Internal Profile unavailable
Semester 2, 2017 (24/07/2017 - 18/11/2017) St Lucia Internal Profile unavailable