Overview 2021
Location
Commonwealth Supported and Full Fee Paying places available (check your Letter of Offer for details)
This course may not be available to international students. Please see the International Online Course Guide (PDF 809KB) for courses that are offered to international students
If you’re a health professional looking to further your work with clients affected by addictive disorders then this course can provide the knowledge, awareness and skills to do that.
Course objectives
The Graduate Certificate in Addiction studies has been designed to provide health professionals with the knowledge, awareness and skills to work sensitively with clients and families affected by addictive disorders and behaviours.
You’ll gain a deeper understanding of dependency, maladaptive behaviours and epidemiological indicators on a theoretical level. You’ll also develop your communication skills, so you can work sensitively with clients and families from a range of age groups, backgrounds and cultures.
Career outcomes
After completing this course, you’ll be better equipped to provide effective and appropriate care for those living with addictive disorders. Whether you’re already in the field, or looking to move from your current health role into this area, the work you do as part of the Graduate Certificate will be a great start to your future career.
Course structure
Schedule
This unit examines the complex needs of the person requiring Addiction Services. Students will explore epidemiological theories of substance abuse and identify principles of dependence within a range of maladaptive behaviours. In addition, students will extend their knowledge and understanding…
Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Launceston | Semester 1 |
In this unit students will develop the evidence-based assessment and planning skills they require in their work with alcohol and other drug dependent clients in a public health framework. This includes clinical assessment of alcohol and drug issues and identification…
Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Launceston | Semester 1 |
View all details for CNA548 Assessment and Management of Addictive Disorders
In this unit students will further develop their knowledge and skills in the delivery of alcohol and other drug interventions. This unit will focus on current contemporary treatment approaches including psychosocial interventions and pharmacological treatments. This includes the range of…
Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Launceston | Semester 2 |
This unit is self-directed, experiential and practice focused. Students will demonstrate the development and application of their knowledge and skills in the area of addiction through the development of an extensive portfolio of evidence. The portfolio should reveal enhanced understandings…
Credit Points: 12.5
Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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Launceston | Semester 2 |
View all details for CNA550 Self-Directed Project in Addiction Studies
Entry requirements
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
To be eligible for an offer, applicants must:
- Have a bachelor’s degree, or higher, or equivalent qualification, in a health related discipline. This will include any bachelor degree that is offered by the College of Health and Medicine, or an equivalent at another university or a bachelor in social work, or psychology, or social sciences police studies.
- Be working in a health care setting (this includes but is not limited to a hospital, a health clinic, aged care setting, primary health care, department of community services).
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
International students should refer to the International Students course fees page to get an indicative course cost.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
How can we help?
Do you have any questions about choosing a course or applying? Get in touch.
- Domestic
- 1300 363 864
- International
- +61 3 6226 6200
- Course.Info@utas.edu.au
- Online
- Online enquiries