Induction training for new alcohol and other drug workers (ST222)

• Institution:

  Drug and Alcohol Office of WA

• Type:

  Short courses

• Reach:

  WA

• Focus:

  Mainstream with Indigenous content

Overview

Target audience: New workers in the alcohol and other drug (AOD) sector who have a role in responding to AOD issues with clients

Course summary: This course provides participants with foundation knowledge and skills required to work effectively with clients presenting with AOD problems. Course core topics include:

• models and frameworks for understanding and assessing drug using behaviour
• strategies for reducing drug-related harm
• pharmacotherapy treatments
• an introduction to statewide Aboriginal services, programs and resources
• AOD counselling skills, including motivational interviewing, problem solving, goal setting and relapse prevention
• working with comorbidity
• family inclusive practice
• professional practice issues and worker self care
• working in partnership with other key service providers such as Department for Child Protection and Department of Corrective Services.

Fee payable: Free

Delivery mode: On site

Financial support for Indigenous students: Not applicable

Contacts

Workforce Development Administrative Officers
Drug and Alcohol Office of WA
Ph: (08) 9370 0368 or 9370 0327
Email: DAO.education@health.wa.gov.au

Links

• View information: Induction training for new alcohol and other drug workers (ST222)
• View website: Drug and Alcohol Office of Western Australia