2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

LAUT1005 Assessment of Substance Misuse

30 creditsClass Size: 10

Module manager: Niall Scott
Email: niall.scott@nhs.net

Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2017/18

Pre-requisite qualifications

Mature Entry Scheme
OR
Qualification in health or social care sciences
OR
2 'A' levels grade C or above
and
English Language Qualification GCSE Grade C or above

Module replaces

HECS 1068 Assessment of Substance Misuse

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module introduces students to assessment tools and practice skills in the assessment of substance misuse problems.

Objectives

This module aims to give students a working knowledge of:
- drug and alcohol effects
- assessment and screening tools used in the field - skills to complete a comprehensive assessment
- care planning
- motivational interviewing micro skills
- reflective practice

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should be able to:
- reflect on the effectiveness of their practice using a relevant knowledge base;
- demonstrate an adherence to professional values and to the provision of ethically sound practice;
- describe the range of commonly misused substances in the UK;
- understand the effects of drugs and alcohol on individuals;
- carry out screening and referral assessment;
- assess and act upon immediate risk of danger to service user;
- contribute to care planning and review;
- generate appropriate referrals for additional support;
- help service users address thier substance use through an action plan

Skills outcomes
Knowledge of commonly misused drugs and their effects, and assessment methods for care planning.

Syllabus

Drug and alcohol effects and consequences of use
Screening and assessment tools
Engagement skills including motivational dialogue
Care planning
Reflective practice

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Fieldwork	20	6.00	120.00
Lecture	8	3.00	24.00
Seminar	8	2.50	20.00
Tutorial	4	0.50	2.00
Private study hours			134.00
Total Contact hours			166.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			300.00

Private study

- 48 hours private reading
- 38 hours preparatory reading for assignment
- 40 hours producing assignments
- 8 hours seminar preparation.

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

- Practice supervision by lecturer and practice mentor.
- Participation in seminars.
- Tutorials.
- Monitoring progress of the Record of Learning Achievement (RLA).

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Practical	30 min video/audio of practice with 500 words reflective summary, assessment tool and action plan.	50.00
In-course Assessment	Record of Learning Achievement (RLA), consisting of 6 separate competencies to be achieved. 500 word description and rationale for each competence is required.	50.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

There is no compensation between assessments. Each assessment must be passed.

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 28/07/2015

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