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| MODULE DESCRIPTOR | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title | |||
| Social Work With People With Substance Problems | |||
| Reference | SS2027 | Version | 7 |
| Created | March 2023 | SCQF Level | SCQF 8 |
| Approved | September 2004 | SCQF Points | 15 |
| Amended | May 2023 | ECTS Points | 7.5 |
| Aims of Module | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| To provide the student with the ability to evaluate social work interventions with people with substance problems and their relatives [both children and adults]. | |||
| Learning Outcomes for Module | |
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| On completion of this module, students are expected to be able to: | |
| 1 | Evaluate the legislative, social policy and organisational contexts regarding prevention and service delivery for people with substance problems. |
| 2 | Demonstrate knowledge of assessment, action planning and intervention strategies designed to facilitate change for people with substance problems within the context of evidence based practice. |
| 3 | Describe psychological and sociological theories as to why people develop problems with substances and the implications of a person's substance problem for any children they are responsible for and any adults who are close to them and apply intervention strategies designed to both reduce the risks to such children and adults and enhance their abilities to cope. |
| Indicative Module Content |
|---|
| Theoretical perspectives on substance problems and addiction. Societal attitudes to substance problems. Context of service delivery. Assessment of and interventions with people with substance problems. Issues of gender and race. Concepts of recovery. Implications for and interventions with children and adults affected by another person's substance misuse. Reflects the knowledge, skills and professional confidence and competence requirements around engagement with public protection. |
| Module Delivery |
|---|
| A combination of lectures, workshops and seminars underpinned by student centred learning. |
| Indicative Student Workload | Full Time | Part Time |
|---|---|---|
| Contact Hours | 48 | N/A |
| Non-Contact Hours | 102 | N/A |
| Placement/Work-Based Learning Experience [Notional] Hours | N/A | N/A |
| TOTAL | 150 | N/A |
| Actual Placement hours for professional, statutory or regulatory body |
| ASSESSMENT PLAN | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| If a major/minor model is used and box is ticked, % weightings below are indicative only. | |||||
| Component 1 | |||||
| Type: | Examination | Weighting: | 100% | Outcomes Assessed: | 1, 2, 3 |
| Description: | An online exam assesses all Learning Outcomes | ||||
| MODULE PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTOR | |
|---|---|
| Explanatory Text | |
| This module has one component with a 100% weighting. All learning outcomes are assessed by an online exam. | |
| Module Grade | Minimum Requirements to achieve Module Grade: |
| A | A |
| B | B |
| C | C |
| D | D |
| E | E |
| F | F |
| NS | Non-submission of work by published deadline or non-attendance for examination |
| Module Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Prerequisites for Module | Satisfactory completion of Stage 1 modules or equivalent. |
| Corequisites for module | None. |
| Precluded Modules | None. |
| INDICATIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Barber, J., 2002. Social Work with Addictions, 2nd Ed. Macmillan, Hampshire: England |
| 2 | Jarvis,T., Tebutt,J., Mattick,R. & Shand,F., 2010. Treatment Approaches for Alcohol and Drug Dependence - An Introductory Guide, 2nd Ed. Chichester: John Wiley |
| 3 | Kroll, B. and Taylor, A., 2003. Parental Substance Misuse and Child Welfare. London: Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| 4 | McMurran, M., 2003.The Psychology of Addiction. London. Taylor and Francis. |
| 5 | Petersen, T. & McBride, A., 2002. Working with substance misusers: A Guide to Theory & Practice. Abingdon: Routledge. |
| 6 | Allan, G., 2014. Working with Substance Users - A Guide to Effective Interventions, Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan |