PHARM 7519EX - Treatment of Addiction: Critical Issues
External - Semester 1 - 2018
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code PHARM 7519EX Course Treatment of Addiction: Critical Issues Coordinating Unit Medical Sciences Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s External Units 4 Contact Online Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Restrictions Available for non-Award study after consultation with Program Director (students need to enrol at VCU and meet GradCert in International Addiction Studies entry criteria). Assessment Assignments, discussion board participation and exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Femke Buisman-Pijlman
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
General Objectives
To gain advanced understanding of critical issues in working with substance misuse clients
concerning, diagnosis, classification and identification of biological markers of addiction.
To understand the developmental effects of drugs of abuse including foetal alcohol syndrome.
To examine special populations (the young and the older adult).
To explore special and emerging issues (gambling, e-cigarettes and novel psychoactive
substances, responding to opioid overdose).
To examine dual diagnosis.
To understand barriers to treatment (marginalisation and attitudes).
Knowledge
At the end of this unit you should be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
1. Critical issues involved in working with substance misuse clients concerning diagnosis and
identification of substance misuse.
2. Developmental effects of alcohol and of drugs of abuse.
3. Critical issues involved identification of addiction in younger and older populations.
4. Emerging issues in the addictions field.
5. Special issues related to dual diagnosis.
Skills and Attitudes
You will be expected to develop and/or enhance your:
6. Knowledge of the issues germane to substance misuse across the age range.
7. Understanding of the terminology and nomenclature used to describe those who use
substances.
8. Ability to write in a critical manner.
9. Role as an active participant in the online discussion board.
10. Ability to evaluate and critically discuss the issues raised in the moduleUniversity Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1-7 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
8,10 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
9,10 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
8-10 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
1,3,5 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
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Workload
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Learning Activities Summary
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
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Assessment Detail
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Submission
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Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- Library Services for Students
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- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
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- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
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- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
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- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
As this course is part of a joint degree, the IPAS program handbook holds the most important information. Normal University regulations may not apply as another university will be your host university. -
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