pha4isu introduction to clinical management of substance abuse

INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL MANAGEMENT OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE

PHA4ISU

Not currently offered

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.

SchoolMolecular Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorPene Wood

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites Must be admitted in SCAMB

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Learning resources

HealthPathways

Resource TypeWeb resource

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorPHNs AUS

Year2018

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PublisherPrimary Health Networks

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

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Total hours/days requiredN/A

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Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

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

02. Critically review and develop strategies to recognise, prevent and respond to problematic illicit and pharmaceutical drug use

03. Analyse the structural and functional aspects of the central nervous system that are involved in dependence and substance use disorder.

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.

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