POPLPRAC 765 : Coexisting Problems: Theory and Principles

Medical and Health Sciences

2020 Semester One (1203) (15 POINTS)

Course Prescription

Develops further knowledge and skills in working effectively with clients who suffer from coexisting mental health and addiction problems. Students will be presented with research and theory on existent problems and will examine recent developments in intervention strategies.

Course Overview

This course is designed to develop students’ knowledge and skills in working effectively with clients who suffer from co existing mental health and addiction problems. Students will be presented with research and theory on co existent problems and will examine recent developments in intervention strategies. This course is designed to build on foundation knowledge acquired in previous alcohol and drug studies and practice. It will provide an advanced overview of the field and also provide an opportunity for students to explore areas of their own interest.  

Course Requirements

Prerequisite: POPLPRAC 708 or equivalent experience

Capabilities Developed in this Course

Capability 1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Practice
Capability 2: Critical Thinking
Capability 3: Solution Seeking
Capability 4: Communication and Engagement
Capability 5: Independence and Integrity
Graduate Profile: Master of Health Practice

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate an understanding of and appraise the main assumptions and conceptual models used to manage coexisting disorders (Capability 1.1 and 3.1)
  2. Evaluate the potential impact of co-existing substance use and mental health disorders on clinical practice, service provision, families and the broader community (Capability 1.2, 2.2 and 4.2)
  3. Identify and critically evaluate a range of therapeutic strategies and interventions for working with these clients. (Capability 2.1)
  4. Reflect on personal clinical practice and how it might change to best meet the needs of the client group . (Capability 2.2, 3.1 and 5.1)

Assessments

Assessment Type Percentage Classification
DSM Workbook Individual Coursework
Short answer Questions 20% Individual Coursework
Essay 30% Individual Coursework
Case Study and Treatment Plan 50% Individual Coursework
Assessment Type Learning Outcome Addressed
1 2 3 4
DSM Workbook
Short answer Questions
Essay
Case Study and Treatment Plan
Policy on late assessments and extensions
It is very important to get your assessments in on time.
If you are not able to meet the deadline for submission you must notify the course coordinator/lecturer, BEFORE the due date/time to avoid penalties resulting from not having an approved extension. 
If circumstances prevent a student making an application before the assessment due date/time, the Academic Director will consider and may approve an application for late submission. 
The School of Population Health policy on late assessments is as follows: 
  • Due dates for assessments must be strictly observed 
  • Extensions will only be given in very exceptional and unavoidable circumstances, and if approved by the course coordinator/lecturer prior to the assessment due date. Penalties will be imposed for extensions (see below)
Late assessments where an extension has not been given will be penalised as follows:
Up to 2 weeks (including weekend days) late - 5% off the assessment total mark for each day late e.g.
  • if an assessment is out of 40 and is 1 day late, then 2 marks (5% of 40) will be deducted from the grade achieved
  • if an assessment is out of 40 and is 5 days late, then 10 marks (25% of 40) will be deducted from the grade achieved
  • More than 14 days late – the assessment will NOT be graded

Learning Resources

This 15 point course is taught over Semester 1 on five days from 9 am -3.30 pm. The course will consist of approximately 25 contact hours (5 days on campus) comprising the following teaching modes:
  • Lectures of one to two hours
  • Workshop/ Discussion sessions, sometimes based on case study material
  • Presentations by guest speakers, experts in their field .
Between the campus days students are expected to access their course information on CANVAS and receive all information via their University email. Teaching assumes a large component of self-directed learning. Students will be encouraged to develop their own perspectives and interests and to relate these to their work environment.

Course Contacts

Course Director
Dr David Newcombe 
Head of Department
Email: d.newcombe@auckland.ac.nz
Phone: +64 (0) 9 923 6557

Course Administrator
Mrs Kashmira Irani 
Group Services Administrator
Email: k.irani@auckland.ac.nz
Phone: +64 (0) 9 923 6549

Workload Expectations

This course is a standard 15 point course and students are expected to spend 10 hours per week involved in each 15 point course that they are enrolled in.

It is suggested for this course that three to four hours be set aside to prepare for each session. Overall, a 15 point postgraduate course is estimated to require 10 hours a week over a 12 week semester, including campus attendance, reading, assignments, study and exams.

Digital Resources

Course materials are made available in a learning and collaboration tool called Canvas which also includes reading lists and lecture recordings (where available).

Please remember that the recording of any class on a personal device requires the permission of the instructor.

Academic Integrity

The University of Auckland will not tolerate cheating, or assisting others to cheat, and views cheating in coursework as a serious academic offence. The work that a student submits for grading must be the student's own work, reflecting their learning. Where work from other sources is used, it must be properly acknowledged and referenced. This requirement also applies to sources on the internet. A student's assessed work may be reviewed against online source material using computerised detection mechanisms.

Inclusive Learning

All students are asked to discuss any impairment related requirements privately, face to face and/or in written form with the course coordinator, lecturer or tutor.

Student Disability Services also provides support for students with a wide range of impairments, both visible and invisible, to succeed and excel at the University. For more information and contact details, please visit the Student Disability Services’ website at http://disability.auckland.ac.nz

Special Circumstances

If your ability to complete assessed coursework is affected by illness or other personal circumstances outside of your control, contact a member of teaching staff as soon as possible before the assessment is due.

If your personal circumstances significantly affect your performance, or preparation, for an exam or eligible written test, refer to the University’s aegrotat or compassionate consideration page: https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/academic-information/exams-and-final-results/during-exams/aegrotat-and-compassionate-consideration.html.

This should be done as soon as possible and no later than seven days after the affected test or exam date.

Student Feedback

At the end of every semester students will be invited to give feedback on the course and teaching through a tool called SET or Qualtrics. The lecturers and course co-ordinators will consider all feedback and respond with summaries and actions.

Your feedback helps teachers to improve the course and its delivery for future students.

Class Representatives in each class can take feedback to the department and faculty staff-student consultative committees.

Student Charter and Responsibilities

The Student Charter assumes and acknowledges that students are active participants in the learning process and that they have responsibilities to the institution and the international community of scholars. The University expects that students will act at all times in a way that demonstrates respect for the rights of other students and staff so that the learning environment is both safe and productive. For further information visit Student Charter (https://www.auckland.ac.nz/en/students/forms-policies-and-guidelines/student-policies-and-guidelines/student-charter.html).

Disclaimer

Elements of this outline may be subject to change. The latest information about the course will be available for enrolled students in Canvas.

In this course you may be asked to submit your coursework assessments digitally. The University reserves the right to conduct scheduled tests and examinations for this course online or through the use of computers or other electronic devices. Where tests or examinations are conducted online remote invigilation arrangements may be used. The final decision on the completion mode for a test or examination, and remote invigilation arrangements where applicable, will be advised to students at least 10 days prior to the scheduled date of the assessment, or in the case of an examination when the examination timetable is published.

Published on 07/07/2020 02:56 p.m.