pha4isu clinical management of substance use
INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE
PHA4ISU
2019
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces you to the underlying theory behind substance use and dependence and the diagnosis and management of substance use disorder. You will review the neurobiology and neuropharmacology of dependence and addiction and analyse and apply the current guidelines in clinical management, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological, of substance use disorder and dependence on opioids.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPene Wood
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be admitted in SCAMB
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Media | HealthPathways | Recommended | PHNs AUS 2018 | Primary Health Networks |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically review the aetiology, screening and clinical management, including both pharmacological and non-pharmacological, of substance dependence and substance use disorder
- Activities:
- Online modules, workshop
02. Critically review and develop strategies to recognise, prevent and respond to problematic illicit and pharmaceutical drug use
- Activities:
- Online modules, workshop
03. Analyse the structural and functional aspects of the central nervous system that are involved in dependence and substance use disorder.
- Activities:
- Online modules
04. Analyse the influences on the patient consultation process and therapeutic relationship and how it may influence a patient's behaviour and the clinician's decision-making in relation to the given situation.
- Activities:
- Online modules
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2019, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPene Wood
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
Twenty four 1.0 hours unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Assessments
Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
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2 x Online MCQ test (1000-words equivalent) | 2 x 40-minute online MCQs. Mix of short answer, complex case scenarios, categorize, video questions, choose your own adventure | 40 | 01, 02, 03 |
Case study oral presentation (2000 words equivalent) | 20 minute oral case study delivered via Zoom | 25 | 02, 04 |
Medication Assisted Treatment Research assignment (2500 word equiv) | This assignment requires students to investigate the current management strategies for opioid dependence (including prescribing and supply) in their state including reference to all relevant guidelines and policies ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENT: Accredited MATOD prescriber and dispenser training are offered in each state. | 35 | 01, 02, 04 |