Provide Services to People with Co-Existing Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drug Issues.
Quick Facts
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
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Up to 5 OPD Points
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100% online learning & self-paced.
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Receive an official digital Certificate of Completion, once you complete this short course.
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Have access to IAP's unprecedented Student Support Officers.
Course Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
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Assess Support Capacity: Identify and respond to signs of co-existing mental health and AOD issues and determine the impact on the individual's life.
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Collaborative Support Framework: Build effective working relationships and develop collaborative support plans that integrate the individual's service needs.
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Facilitate Comprehensive Care Links: Navigate and link multiple services to provide a cohesive support system tailored to the individual’s unique recovery needs.
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Risk Management: Identify and minimise potential risks associated with dual diagnoses through proactive strategies and crisis management.
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Ethical and Legal Compliance: Apply all interventions within the bounds of relevant legislation, standards, and codes of practice to ensure ethical and legal compliance.
What You Will Learn:
The course is structured around interactive lectures and case studies covering the following topics:
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Building Collaborative Relationships
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Techniques for effective communication and relationship-building with clients
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Integrating client perspectives and existing support mechanisms into the care plan
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Strategy Development and Implementation
- Comprehensive planning that incorporates client choices and available resources
- Collaborative implementation of strategies to address mental health and AOD issues
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Linking to Further Care
- Identifying and connecting with additional support services
- Making informed referrals and evaluating their effectiveness
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Assessment of Support Capabilities
- Recognising indicators of co-existing issues
- Assessing personal and organizational capacity to provide support
- Understanding the client’s social, financial, and legal contexts
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Risk Minimisation
- Identifying and managing potential safety risks
- Conflict resolution and emergency response training
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Professional Practice and Reporting
- Maintaining accurate records and effective communication with other service providers
- Reflecting on personal practice to enhance future interactions and support strategies
Recognition & Associations
Frequently Asked Questions
Upon completion, you will receive your certificate of completion.
Once you have received this, you can submit to your association that you are a member of for the possible OPD points.
For this short course, upfront payment is the only option. You can pay via Visa, Mastercard or Amex. You can also pay by invoice if you'd like a receipt for business purposes.
Yes, absolutely. You can enrol in multiple at one time or you can do them one by one.
Testimonials
Such an inspiring and informative class! Thank you, IAP!
I have completed three courses so far with IAP. They have been transformational to my personal development and my business.
