M4018 Graduate Certificate of Addictive Behaviours
Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences
Graduate Certificate of Addictive Behaviours (M4018) is a 24-credit-point, graduate certificate course from the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, taught at Clayton. Map your units semester by semester with the MonMap planner.
- Credit points
- 24
- Campus
- Clayton
- Online
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Overview
The Graduate Certificate of Addictive Behaviours is a modular online postgraduate course with a strongly interactive and dynamic focus, delivered by multidisciplinary experts in the field. It is offered in partnership with Turning Point, an internationally renowned clinical treatment and research centre.
The course provides you with foundational knowledge and skills to recognise and respond to substance use disorders and other addictive behaviours. You will become familiar with theories and models of addiction and examine research evidence and how this has informed contemporary policy and public health responses, including harm minimisation initiatives. Practice-relevant education on the application of screening and assessment tools for the identification of people experiencing addiction will be complemented by an introduction to evidence-based addiction treatment and support options. This course furthermore explores current self-care and self-management strategies to support wellbeing and resilience, when working with people affected by addiction.
The Graduate Certificate of Addictive Behaviours is designed for individuals currently employed as a registered health professional (e.g., general practitioner, nurse, psychologist) or in the alcohol and other drug sector (AOD), but is also suitable for graduates in medicine, psychology, health sciences, occupational therapy, social work, social and community welfare professionals, and those engaged in criminal justice, criminology, law, mental health, and public policy. It enables you to continue your professional development, improve your academic skills and gain a rewarding and satisfying educational experience.
Course structure
Core units24 credit points
The handbook's description of this structure
The course comprises 24 credit points structured into two units.
Course progression map
The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.
The course comprises 24 points.
Units are 12 points unless otherwise stated.
You must complete:
- ASC5001 Fundamentals of addiction science and addiction policy
- ASC5004 Screening, assessment and brief interventions for addictive behaviours
Learning outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- 1
identify aetiological theories and models of addiction and current discourses around addictive behaviours in the context of the biopsychosocial model.
- 2
develop a working knowledge of the epidemiology of alcohol and other drug use and other addictive behaviours.
- 3
develop an understanding of the physical, psychological and social impact of addiction on people experiencing addiction, their families, carers and communities
- 4
identify and understand the application of validated screening and assessment instruments for problematic substance use and other addictive behaviours.
- 5
describe historical, political, economic, and social factors that influence policy development and harm minimisation strategies to address addiction
- 6
demonstrate interpersonal, communication and counselling skills appropriate for providing brief interventions with vulnerable clients in a culturally safe environment
- 7
review and critique a variety of literature that provide evidence-informed responses to addiction and its related issues
- 8
recognise the role of self-care and self-management when working with people affected by addiction.
Entry requirements
English language
Monash Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test
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Progression to further studies
Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to the Graduate Diploma of Addictive Behaviours (M5022) or Master of Addictive Behaviours (M6014).
Other information
The Graduate Certificate of Addictive Behaviours is a modular online postgraduate course with a strongly interactive and dynamic focus, delivered by multidisciplinary experts in the field. It is offered in partnership with Turning Point, an internationally renowned clinical treatment and research centre.
The course provides you with foundational knowledge and skills to recognise and respond to substance use disorders and other addictive behaviours. You will become familiar with theories and models of addiction and examine research evidence and how this has informed contemporary policy and public health responses, including harm minimisation initiatives. Practice-relevant education on the application of screening and assessment tools for the identification of people experiencing addiction will be complemented by an introduction to evidence-based addiction treatment and support options. This course furthermore explores current self-care and self-management strategies to support wellbeing and resilience, when working with people affected by addiction.
The Graduate Certificate of Addictive Behaviours is designed for individuals currently employed as a registered health professional (e.g., general practitioner, nurse, psychologist) or in the alcohol and other drug sector (AOD), but is also suitable for graduates in medicine, psychology, health sciences, occupational therapy, social work, social and community welfare professionals, and those engaged in criminal justice, criminology, law, mental health, and public policy. It enables you to continue your professional development, improve your academic skills and gain a rewarding and satisfying educational experience.
Common questions
Where can I study Graduate Certificate of Addictive Behaviours?
At Clayton.
How do I plan my Graduate Certificate of Addictive Behaviours units?
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