Program handbook
Description
The Alcohol and Other Drugs specialisation is intended for health professionals who wish to increase their skills and knowledge in alcohol and other drug use management, including epidemiology, clinical consequences of use and dependence, explanatory models, history and social context, pharmacology, the ability to critically appraise research literature and apply evidence-based findings in the workplace and an appreciation of preventative approaches. On completion of the Drug & Alcohol Studies program, graduates will have developed an extensive knowledge base related to alcohol and other drug use, including epidemiology, consequences of use and dependence, explanatory models, history and social context, and pharmacology.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Demonstrated a strong capacity for collecting, monitoring and critically reviewing evidence to inform health service practice and program delivery.
- Displayed the ability to apply a range of health theories to identify and plan for the health needs of the community or specific at risk groups.
- Demonstrated the ability to identify and critically evaluate social, behavioural and environmental factors affecting health and illness.
- Demonstrated the ability to creatively develop effective and efficient approaches to health services and program delivery.
- Demonstrated an understanding of research methodology and its application to research questions in health sciences.
- Demonstrated cultural competency and safety.
- Displayed respect for the community and the environment.
Details
Information correct as at | Mar 29, 2024 11:41 am |
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Program code | 11687 |
AQF level | Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) |
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Term type | Semesters |
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Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Compulsory program requirements
Students undertaking the Drug and Alcohol Studies stream are required to do 100 hours of practical experience in MEDI6145 and MED6160 (50 hours in each course).
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
80 units
Program duration
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 4 years maximum.
Program requirements
Qualification for the award of Master of Health Science requires 80 units of course work comprising of 50 units of core courses and 30 units of courses chosen from the course list.
Additional documents
- 2013 - 2014 PEC - Master of Health Science - commencing in 2013-2014 84.2 KB
- 2015 - 2016 Program Plan - for students who commenced in 2015-2016 660.5 KB
- 2017 Program Plan - for students who commenced in Semester 1 2017 739.3 KB
- 2017 Program Plan - For students who commenced in Semester 2 2017 731.9 KB
- 2018 Program Plan - for students who commenced in Semester 1 2018 1.2 MB
- 2018 Program Plan - for students who commenced in Semester 2 2018 1.3 MB
- 2019 Program Plan - for students commencing in 2019 354.4 KB
- 2020 Program Plan - for students commencing in 2020 155.6 KB
Transition arrangements
The Stroke Management specialisation will not be accepting new students from 2019 onwards. Courses in this specialisation (both core and directed) will remain available to students currently enrolled, so current students will not be affected by the proposed changes and no special transition arrangements are required. Once these students have completed their program, the specialisation’s compulsory courses, MEDI6320, MEDI6340 and MEDI6350, will be discontinued.
This program will be in teachout from 2021. Students commencing prior to 2021 will be able to complete the Master of Health Science. There have been some changes to the Directed Courses and core course MEDI6160 will not be available. Students who have not completed MEDI6160 prior to 2021 will need to contact the Program Convenor regarding possible alternative courses.
To ensure you enrol correctly, please refer to the program plan for the year you commenced your degree.
Program structure
Students are advised to read their program handbook information in conjunction with the program plans for course sequence/enrolment advice. Please refer to the Program Plan for the year that you commenced, or transitioned into, this program - Program Plans are available above.
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Specialisation
Alcohol and Other Drugs
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Complete the following courses to fulfil the requirements of this specialisation. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
EPID6420 | Fundamentals of Epidemiology |
| 10 units |
MEDI6130 | Basis of Drug/Alcohol Problems |
| 10 units |
MEDI6145 | Motivating Health Behaviour Change |
| 10 units |
MEDI6160 | Clinical Assessment of Drug/Alcohol Use | Not currently offered | 10 units |
PUBH6210 | Qualitative Methods in Health Research |
| 10 units |
Course List | |||
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Choose 30 units from the following courses. | |||
Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
BIOS6910 | Biostatistics A |
| 10 units |
EPID6410 | Clinical Epidemiology |
| 10 units |
EPID6600 | Research Protocol Design |
| 10 units |
EPID6660 | Public Health Implications of an Ageing Population | Not currently offered | 10 units |
GSBS6004 | Organisational Behaviour and Design |
| 10 units |
GSBS6040 | Human Resource Management |
| 10 units |
GSBS6200 | Financial and Management Accounting |
| 10 units |
HLSC6101 | Workplace Injury Management | Not currently offered | 10 units |
HLSC6106 | Foundations in Family Studies | Not currently offered | 10 units |
HLSC6107 | Family Diversity | Not currently offered | 10 units |
HLSC6112 | Father-Infant Attachment and Co-Parenting: Theory and Intervention | Not currently offered | 10 units |
HLSC6126 | Engaging Fathers in Family Work | Not currently offered | 10 units |
HPRO6715 | Foundations of Health Promotion |
| 10 units |
HPRO6900 | Health Promotion Planning and Evaluation | Not currently offered | 10 units |
INDH6007 | Investigating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health in the public health context |
| 10 units |
MEDI6295 | Managing Challenging Behaviours: Psychological Solutions |
| 10 units |
MEDI6320 | Stroke: Acute Management | Not currently offered | 10 units |
MEDI6340 | Stroke Rehabilitation | Not currently offered | 10 units |
NURS6055 | Mental Health Acute Care |
| 10 units |
NURS6190 | Health Care and the Older Person | Not currently offered | 10 units |
NURS6250 | Ageing and Health |
| 10 units |
NURS6450 | Symptom Management in Clinical Practice |
| 10 units |
NURS6624 | Leading Change in Practice |
| 10 units |
NURS6640 | Teaching and Learning in the Clinical Context |
| 10 units |
OHSE6050 | Contemporary Work Health and Safety | Not currently offered | 10 units |
PUBH6150 | Quality and Safety in Health Care |
| 10 units |
PUBH6300 | Introduction to Public Health |
| 10 units |
PUBH6301 | Chronic Disease and Injury Control |
| 10 units |
PUBH6302 | Applied Equity-Focussed Health Impact Assessment |
| 10 units |
PUBH6303 | Applied Research |
| 10 units |
PUBH6304 | Global Health |
| 10 units |
TRAU6001 | Introduction to Trauma Care |
| 10 units |
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
International students
International students can only study this program online offshore.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.
The University policy on Students with Special Needs is implemented at all times. The Faculty accepts responsibility, in liaison with the Student support Unit, for providing reasonable accommodations to allow students with disabilities to complete the program.
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