Graduate Diploma in Addiction, Alcohol and Drug Studies (WELTEC & Whitireia)
Become familiar with the scope of addiction, alcohol and drug services. Learn assessment and intervention strategies for clients with addiction and co-existing mental health disorders. Designed for graduates with related qualifications and work experience. One year non-clinical programme.
What you will learn
- Learn how to integrate theories of substance use, misuse and addiction into your practice, supporting those with addiction and other impulse control disorders
- Grow your understanding of intervention models for addiction, gambling and coexisting mental health disorders
- Analyse and evaluate the unique issues presented by different cultural groups
- Critically evaluate the philosophies and practical frameworks on prevention and health promotion
- Develop a comprehensive understanding of systems theory with particular emphasis upon structural concepts in families, and family life cycle theory.
Career Options
- Substance Abuse Counsellor
- Addiction Worker
- Case Manage
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
IELTS Academic score of 6.0 (with no band less than 5.5).
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