Unit of competency Outline

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Provide alcohol and/or other drug withdrawal services

Provide alcohol and/or other drug withdrawal services

Unit of competency
National Code
CHCAOD409D
State Code
D2228
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/08/2009
Field of Education
090513 - Counselling
Original Release Date
18/08/2009
Nominal Hours
55
Description
DescriptorThis unit describes the knowledge and skills required to provide support and assistance to people going through the process of withdrawing from alcohol, tobacco or other drugs, including combinations of these
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Check needs of clients
  • 1.1 Question client to ascertain substance/s used, duration of use, average daily intake, time and amount of last dose and how the drug/s was administered
  • 1.2 Report behaviour or physical status inconsistent with alcohol and/or drug (AOD) use to the appropriate person and/or seek assistance
  • 1.3 Provide or seek medical or emergency assistance as appropriate and in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • 1.4 Assess client to determine if they meet organisation mission criteria and have been referred appropriately
2. Support management of withdrawal
  • 2.1 Select/provide an appropriate environment within which alcohol and/or other drugs withdrawal is to take place in accordance with organisation policy and procedure
  • 2.2 Monitor client's physical state regularly in accordance with policies and legislation to ensure health and safety
  • 2.3 Monitor client's fluid and nutrition intake in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and under appropriate professional supervision
  • 2.4 Provide client with support services in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • 2.5 Document signs of concurrent illness and refer to the appropriate person or medical officer
  • 2.6 Document services provided to client in accordance with organisation and legislative requirements
  • 2.7 Undertake consultation with medical officer in accordance with organisation policies and procedures and relevant legislation
3. Evaluate client withdrawal
  • 3.1 Discuss outcomes with client and appropriate persons in the organisation
  • 3.2 Assess and document outcomes of client drug withdrawal in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
4. Assist clients with ongoing harm minimisation
  • 4.1 Provide client with relevant and current information on alcohol and other drugs and related issues and discuss
  • 4.2 Discuss harm minimisation strategies for alcohol and/or other drug use with client
  • 4.3 Assist client to contact and use self-help and other services
  • 4.4 Provide follow up in accordance with organisation policies and available resources
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2980 CHCAOD9C Provide alcohol and/or other drug withdrawal services Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WC799 CHCAOD409E Provide alcohol and-or other drug withdrawal services Unit of competency