Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council of NSW

Course Catalogue: Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drug Work

Course Category: Alcohol and Other Drugs | Course Code: CHC40408

Course Description

This qualification covers workers who provide a range of services and interventions to clients with alcohol and other drugs issues and/or implement health promotion and community interventions. Work may take place in a range of contexts such as community based organisations, residential rehabilitation services and outreach services.

Who should enrol for this course?

The course is pitched at the existing workforce within an Aboriginal Alcohol and Other Drug context, whether working in residential or community settings. It is also suitable for those working in other health settings and looking to transfer into the Alcohol and Other Drug field of work.

Units of Competency

CHCAOD402A Work effectively in the alcohol and other drugs sector

CHCAOD408A Assess needs of clients with alcohol and/or other drugs issues

CHCAOD411A Provide interventions for people with alcohol and other drug issues

CHCCM404A Undertake case management for clients with complex needs

CHCCOM403A Use targeted communication skills to build relationships

CHCCS400A Work within a relevant legal and ethical framework

CHCOHS312A Follow safety procedures for direct care work

HLTFA301B Apply first aid

OR

HLTFA402B Apply advanced first aid (Note pre-requisite HLTFA301B)

AND any 1 of the following

CHCAOD407D Provide needle and syringe services

CHCAOD409D Provide alcohol and/or other drug withdrawal services

CHCCS403B Provide brief intervention

CHCORG405C Maintain an effective work environment

CHCPROM401B Share health information

Course Dates

February 2011 to February 2012

Venue

Face-to-face training is provided at the Aboriginal Health College

Downloads

PDF Course Information Guide CHC40408_CIVAOD.pdf

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Terms of Glossary

AOD
Alcohol and other Drug Work

ATSI
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

BGOV
Business Governance

CA
Cultural Awareness

CC
Community Care

Cert
Certificate

DD
Dual Diagnosis

E&HSS
Ear & Hearing Health Skills Set

FLM
Frontline
Management

GMBH
Good Medicines Better Health

MH
Mental Health

PHC
Primary Health Care

SC
Short Course

SH
Sexual Health

S&RH
Sexual & Reproductive Health

TC
Tobacco Control

TAE
Training & Assessment

Upcoming Courses and Events

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Adv Dip ATSI PHCCluster 5Mon Jun 24 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM
08Jul
SC E&HSS10-Day ClusterMon Jul 08 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM
15Jul
CertIV ATSI PHC (P)Cluster 4Mon Jul 15 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM
15Jul
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22Jul
SC Marumali ATSI only MarumaliMon Jul 22 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM