This unit is one of the Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care Optional Units and has the following learning outcomes and assessment criteria:
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- 1 Understand the signs and implications of a range of substance misuse related problems
- 1.1 Describe the different substances which individuals might use, how they are used and their likely effects
- 1.2 Identify challenges often associated with substance misuse e.g. significant psychiatric and or physical co-morbidity, children at risk, social problems, legal problems
- 1.3 Explain ways of keeping knowledge about substances and indications of substance misuse up to date
- 1.4 Describe the jargon used by substance misusers in the locality
- 2 Understand the range of substance misuse services and interventions
- 3 Be able to prepare for comprehensive substance misuse assessment
- 3.1 Obtain information on individuals from previous assessments carried out by other services in line with protocols
- 3.2 Establish any particular needs of the individual which will need to be taken into account during the assessment
- 3.3 Fully and accurately record arrangements for the assessment in line with the organisation’s procedures
- 4 Be able to assess possible risks to the individual
- 4.1 Demonstrate how to assess the risk to individuals from their substance misuse and/or coexistent problems
- 4.2 Explain the importance of regularly reviewing risk assessments
- 4.3 Demonstrate that the risk assessment takes account of the individual’s needs and the legal duty of care to the individual and others
- 5 Be able to assess individuals’ substance misuse and related problems
- 5.1 Involve the individual in the assessment as far as possible, according to their capability
- 5.2 Assess the nature of the individual’s substance misuse problems and other problems
- 5.3 Assess the individual’s understanding of services available and readiness to engage in a treatment programme
- 5.4 Conduct the assessment in line with locally agreed criteria and using standardised documentation
- 5.5 Manage challenging, abusive, aggressive or chaotic behaviour
- 5.6 Seek clear conclusions from the assessment to inform the development of a comprehensive care plan
- 5.7 Explain how to involve adults with parental responsibility in the assessment and referral of children and young people
- 5.8 Describe how to take account of a child or young person’s age and maturity when involving them in assessment
- 5.9 Describe the principles of the relevant legislation
- 6 Be able to follow up the assessment process
- 6.1 Keep accurate, legible and complete records of the assessment
- 6.2 Continue assessment at appropriate intervals once the individual has commenced a care plan
- 6.3 Provide individuals with accurate and clear information on systems for making complaints about the assessment system and appealing on the decisions
- 6.4 Ensure consistency of approach with other members of the substance misuse service team
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