Module Descriptors
ASSESSMENT, CARE PLANNING, REFERRAL AND RELAPSE PREVENTION
XHFD50043
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
30 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Interactive lectures (11%)
Experiential Work (12%)
Group tutorials (1%)
Library searches and exploration of database and web based information (20%)
Directed reading (20%)
Assessment preparation (20%)
Preparation for small group feedback (16%)
Information and materials will be made available via blackboard to support student learning
Experiential Work (12%)
Group tutorials (1%)
Library searches and exploration of database and web based information (20%)
Directed reading (20%)
Assessment preparation (20%)
Preparation for small group feedback (16%)
Information and materials will be made available via blackboard to support student learning
Module Texts
Wanigaratne, S, Wallace, W. Pullin, J, Keaney, F & Farmer R. (1990) Relapse Prevention for Addictive behaviours: A manual for therapists. Oxford, Blackwell Science ISBN: 9780632024841
Peterson, T. and McBride, A. (2002) (eds). Working with Substance Misusers A guide to theory and practice. London and New York. Routledge. ISBN 0-415-23568-5
Home Office / National Treatment Agency (2006) Joint National Treatment Agency and Drug Strategy Directorate; Workforce Development Plan for the
Substance Misuse Field, Home Office / National Treatment Agency, London http://www.drugs.gov.uk/publication-search/drug-strategy/workforcedevelopmentplan
McDonald, L.A.C. (2004) Equality, Diversity and Discrimination: How to comply with the law, promote best practice and achieve a diverse workforce, London, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development ISBN: 1843980487
Peterson, T. and McBride, A. (2002) (eds). Working with Substance Misusers A guide to theory and practice. London and New York. Routledge. ISBN 0-415-23568-5
Home Office / National Treatment Agency (2006) Joint National Treatment Agency and Drug Strategy Directorate; Workforce Development Plan for the
Substance Misuse Field, Home Office / National Treatment Agency, London http://www.drugs.gov.uk/publication-search/drug-strategy/workforcedevelopmentplan
McDonald, L.A.C. (2004) Equality, Diversity and Discrimination: How to comply with the law, promote best practice and achieve a diverse workforce, London, Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development ISBN: 1843980487
Module Additional Assessment Details
A practice study weighted at 50% discussing the application of assessment, care planning, harm reduction and relapse prevention strategies to a minimum of three individual clients. 2500 words (outcomes 1 and 2)
A presentation (maximum of 30 minutes including questions) weighted at 50% demonstrating approaches to relapse prevention interventions and harm reduction work with a broad range of clients. (outcomes 3 and 4)
Formative assessment: Use of time lines, cue cards and relapse signatures in pairs
A presentation (maximum of 30 minutes including questions) weighted at 50% demonstrating approaches to relapse prevention interventions and harm reduction work with a broad range of clients. (outcomes 3 and 4)
Formative assessment: Use of time lines, cue cards and relapse signatures in pairs
Module Indicative Content
Models of Care Update 2006, Updated Alcohol Strategy. NTA Strategic plan.
Assessment & Care planning methods.
Assessment tools.
Risk Assessment
Care Co-ordination
Modifications in approach for different groups including service users , (Fraser Guidelines)
Verbal & Non Verbal communication
Managing aggression
Relapse prevention - Models & Implementation
Models & Theory of harm reduction
Recording information & Data protection
BIO-PSYCHO-SOCIAL domains of assessment - maximum therapeutic collaboration
S.M.A.R.T.E.R goal setting and care planning process.
Empowerment.
Assessment & Care planning methods.
Assessment tools.
Risk Assessment
Care Co-ordination
Modifications in approach for different groups including service users , (Fraser Guidelines)
Verbal & Non Verbal communication
Managing aggression
Relapse prevention - Models & Implementation
Models & Theory of harm reduction
Recording information & Data protection
BIO-PSYCHO-SOCIAL domains of assessment - maximum therapeutic collaboration
S.M.A.R.T.E.R goal setting and care planning process.
Empowerment.
Module Resources
Lectures, peers, work placements, access to a PC, databases and web pages, library and learning resource centre, powerpoint, TV and video, flipchart and pens, Staffordshire University skills website. Stoke on Trent College Drug education intranet site. Tutorials available in person and via e-mail.