NP4S013 - Inter-professional Approaches to Alcohol and Substance Misuse 01 Aug 2024 - 31 Aug 2030 | Version 2
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | NP4S013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Inter-professional Approaches to Alcohol and Substance Misuse | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Life Sciences and Education | ||
| Faculty Group: | Community and Professional Practice Nursing | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Professional Nursing Practice | ||
| Module Leader: | Steven Hamer | ||
| Module Team: | Mark Anthony, Patrick Owen | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2024 | Final Year of Intake: | 2029 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 7 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100287 - mental health nursing | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 2 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Aug 2024 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2030 |
Module Aims
To enable students to critically examine, appraise and analyse the theories, concepts, legal issues and empirical research in the field of substance misuse, in order to inform and develop practice.
Content Summary
· Key theoretical concepts surrounding addiction.
· Professional legal ethical challenges and issues in practice.
· Contemporary policy issues. Assessment strategies and the application of specific assessment tools.
· Concepts of dependence.
· Casework with service users who misuse substances.
· Brief Interventions.
· Motivational Interviewing.
· Dual Diagnosis.
· Effects of substance misuse on individuals suffering from serious mental illness.
· Treatment approaches including harm minimization and relapse prevention strategies.
· Home Detoxification treatment approaches.
· Role of the multidisciplinary team and interagency working.
· Risk management.
· Blood-borne viruses.
· Policy directives including ;-
Tackling Substance Misuse in Wales A Partnership Approach. NAW (2000)
Substance Misuse Treatment Framework (WAG, 2007), and Working Together to Reduce Harm: the substance misuse strategy for Wales 2008-2018 (WAG, 2008)
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 30 |
| Seminar | 10 |
| Tutorial | 8 |
| Work based learning | 100 |
| Independent Study | 52 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Critically evaluate, appraise and analyse the broad implications of substance misuse in society and analyse key professional, legal and ethical challenges/ issues facing workers in this area of care. |
| LO2 | Evaluate, critically analyse and deliver interventions for people who have problems/needs associated with substance misuse, within their current remit and actively promote awareness of current research findings integrating these into practice to support this specific client group which will enhance the quality of life of people who misuse substances. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | A test of the application of knowledge, understanding and/or ability by means of presentation, discussion or debate centred on a key contemporary practice specific issue. | 10 | N/A | 20 | 40 | |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | Critically analysing, evaluating and appraising key theoretical concepts of addition and critically discussing broad implications of substance use in society analysing some professional, legal and ethical challenges/issues facing practitioners. | 0 | 3000 | 80 | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |