Graduate Diploma in Addiction Studies (Level 7)
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START DATE
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TRIMESTER ONE: 27 FEBRUARY 2012
TRIMESTER TWO: 9 JULY 2012 (PART TIME ONLY)
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DURATION
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34 WEEKS FULL-TIME (PART-TIME OPTION AVAILABLE)
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LOCATION
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WELLINGTON CBD, AUCKLAND AND CHRISTCHURCH CAMPUSES
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COURSE CODE
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HV4350
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2012 TIMETABLE
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RETURNING STUDENTS
NEW STUDENTS
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2012 FEES
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The aim of the Graduate Diploma in Addiction Studies is to provide an opportunity for you to broaden your knowledge and skill base in relation to the management of clients with complex addictive disorders. In addition you can select courses to meet criteria specified in the Practitioner Competencies for Alcohol and Drug workers in New Zealand.
As a graduate, you will have the skills and knowledge to:
- Integrate theories of use, misuse and addiction into practice
- Apply evidence based intervention models for addiction and co-existing mental health disorders
- Demonstrate competence in assessment and treatment of clients with complex mental health and addiction problems
- Analyse and evaluate the unique issues presented by different cultural groups
- Critically evaluate the philosophies and practice frameworks of prevention and health promotion
- Demonstrate competencies that align with those required for DAPAANZ registration
Programme structure
This programme comprises of 60 compulsory credits
and 60 elective credits. Graduate Diploma Students must complete 80 credits at Level 7
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Course No.
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Course Name
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Crds
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Stage 1 Compulsory Courses:
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AS7315
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Co-existing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders – Theory and Assessment
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20
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AS7307
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Clinical Practice and Professional Development III
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20
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AS7320
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Integrated Theories and Interventions for Alcohol and Drug Problems
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20
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Electives (60 credits required from the following options)
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AS6201
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Assessment and Treatment Planning
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10
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AS6202
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Motivational Interviewing
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10
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AS6203
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Pharmacology
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10
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BC6202
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Cognitive Behavioural Approaches
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20
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AS7305
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Health Promotion – Whakapakari Hauora
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10
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AS7311
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Addiction and Cultures
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10
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BC5112
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Treaty of Waitangi
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10
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AS7313
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Opioid Substitution
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10
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AS7316
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Gambling and other Impulse Control Disorders
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10
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Choose from
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BC7314
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Group Work
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20
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or
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AS6212
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Group Facilitation in the Addictions Field
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20
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Total Credit Requirement
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120
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Entry requirements
Academic
To enter into the programme, you will need to have a Bachelor degree in health or social services field; or equivalent personal, practical, professional or educational experience of an appropriate kind, and at the appropriate level. You will also need to demonstrate appropriate clincial practice experience in the addictions or relevant field.
English Language
For applicants who have English as a second language, a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 or equivalent is required with no less than 6.0 in reading and writing.
Or
Achieved the academic entry requirement in New Zealand;
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Achieved the academic entry requirement at an institution where English was the language of instruction and assessment.
Other
Basic computing ability with knowledge of Microsoft Office packages or similar software. New and returning students will have to undergo a police check for this programme. In the event of an adverse police report, entry into the programme will be at the discretion of the Head of School. Applicants may be required to attend an interview.
Please click here for additional information on our Alcohol and Drug Studies programmes.