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Graduate Diploma of Alcohol And Other Drug Addiction Counselling
Chisholm Institute, TAFE VIC
Type of institution: TAFE Institute
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00881F
Chisholm's Graduate Diploma in Alcohol and Other Drugs Addiction Counselling provides you with the skills to confront current and emerging needs in the alcohol and other drugs service sector. You will develop an in-depth understanding of the theoretical underpinnings of addiction to both alcohol and other drugs, evidence based counselling strategies, and the ability to provide service to vulnerable individuals and families all within ethical frameworks for counsellors. You will also learn about the socio-political contexts in which you will practice and how to apply your counselling skills to youth, children, older adults and families in need.
Subjects
- Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions
- Counselling Theory and Practice
- Ethical and Social Responsibility in Counselling Practice
- Youth, Child, Older Adult and Family Counselling
- Socio-political Context of Mental Health
- plus more
Standard entry requirements
All students are required to attend a structured interview in which their ability to emphasise and their interpersonal skills are assessed. Australian Bachelor degree or overseas equivalent. Relevant work experience in a related field will also be considered on a case-by-case basis. This includes several years in positions such as case-managers, personnel management, work with clients with complex needs.
Study pathways
Bachelor Of Community Mental Health, Alcohol And Other Drugs, Certificate IV In Alcohol And Other Drugs, Diploma Of Alcohol And Other Drugs.
