Addictive Behaviours unit (KHA601)

Introduction

This Unit provides you with an introduction to studies in addictive behaviours in preparation for employment in the areas of alcohol and other substance counselling, treatment and prevention. It provides an overview of models of treatment and prevention of addictive behaviours with an emphasis on substance use disorders and behavioural addictions, such as gambling. Policy options and approaches to drug education and harm reduction are also introduced.

Summary

Unit name	Addictive Behaviours
Unit code	KHA601
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Health School of Psychological Sciences
Discipline	Psychology
Coordinator	Simon Azon-Jacometti
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Communicate theories and processes of the main models of addiction treatment in an accessible and culturally sensitive way.
• Facilitate client engagement by synthesising relevant information, assessing psychosocial needs, aligning treatments and refining referral capabilities.
• Use a variety of addiction counselling skills when working with clients.
• Apply self-reflective processes to evaluate your own addiction counselling competence.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Concurrent Prerequisites

KHA501

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	3 x 3hr online workshops; 4 x 1hr live online discussions, 10hrs per week online content and activities.
Assessment	Practice Skills Log Sheet|Role-play (30%)|Self-reflection (30%)|Case Study (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator.
Recommended	Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator.

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