301586 v.3 Graduate Diploma in Health Sciences (Substance Misuse)

Introduction

This course is designed to meet the needs of the health and welfare workers who are required to contribute to reducing the harm associated with alcohol and other drug use. It is a collaborative program between the Drug and Alcohol Office and the School of Nursing and Midwifery.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A relevant bachelor degree or equivalent from a regonised institution, or meet an alternative mode of entry available for health professionals without a degree.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Students who have successfully completed the Chemical Dependency Certificate course undertaken at the Drug and Alcohol Office of Western Australia will receive recognition of prior learning or exemption for the unit Substance Misuse 561.

Duration and Availability

This course is of one year full-time duration or equivalent part-time. As some of the units are offered only once in each year and in the required sequence of study, there is some limitation of choice for those studying part-time.

Course Organisation

The Chemical Dependency Certificate course component undertaken at the Drug and Alcohol Office of Western Australia forms part of this course as Substance Misuse 561.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.