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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit applies theories of alcohol and other drug prevention to evaluate how harm can be minimised, using policy controls and prevention strategies. Students examine developmentally critical periods across the life course such as pregnancy, early and middle childhood, adolescence and early adulthood as well as vulnerable populations to build an understanding of effective preventive practice in the alcohol and other drug field. The United Nation's International Standards on Drug Use Prevention is introduced, and the evolution of the Australian drug policy is examined. Comparisons are made between drug policies of different countries and students learn about international alcohol and tobacco controls, with comparisons between the approaches of developed and developing countries.
Students must have passed ADS3355.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Local, national and international case study examples are used to enhanced development of global perspectives in preventive practice and harm minimisation. Students are required to actively engage in collaborative discussions with fellow students to apply their knowledge and interpret case examples. Students refine their oral communication skills through presentation assessments and apply creative thinking to develop intervention plans for communities with which they are familiar. Students will be encouraged to reflect on the implications of their learning for professional practice in the alcohol and other drug field.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Case study of preventive practice | 30% |
| Presentation | Comparative Drug Policy Analysis | 30% |
| Project | Community Plan for alcohol and other drug prevention | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit applies theories of alcohol and other drug prevention to evaluate how harm can be minimised, using policy controls and prevention strategies. Students examine developmentally critical periods across the life course such as pregnancy, early and middle childhood, adolescence and early adulthood as well as vulnerable populations to build an understanding of effective preventive practice in the alcohol and other drug field. The United Nation's International Standards on Drug Use Prevention is introduced, and the evolution of the Australian drug policy is examined. Comparisons are made between drug policies of different countries and students learn about international alcohol and tobacco controls, with comparisons between the approaches of developed and developing countries.
Students must have passed ADS3355.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECUs LMS as well as additional ECU l
Local, national and international case study examples are used to enhanced development of global perspectives in preventive practice and harm minimisation. Students are required to actively engage in collaborative discussions with fellow students to apply their knowledge and interpret case examples. Students refine their oral communication skills through presentation assessments and apply creative thinking to develop intervention plans for communities with which they are familiar. Students will be encouraged to reflect on the implications of their learning for professional practice in the alcohol and other drug field.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant School Progression Panel.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Report | Case study of preventive practice | 30% |
| Presentation | Comparative Drug Policy Analysis | 30% |
| Project | Community Plan for alcohol and other drug prevention | 40% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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