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INTRODUCTION The objective of this document is to inform problem gambling intervention (treatment) service providers of the current tertiary learning opportunities (on-site and distance learning) in New Zealand for both general addiction qualifications and problem gambling qualifications. In addition, distance learning opportunities for overseas institutions, offering problem gambling courses, are also detailed.
BACKGROUND The following describes the current tertiary learning on-site and distance learning opportunities in New Zealand for both general addiction qualifications and problem gambling qualifications. In addition, distance learning opportunities for overseas institutions offering problem gambling courses are also detailed.
Currently, minimum competency standards are in the process of being developed for the Problem Gambling Treatment (PG) sector that also align with Tobacco Cessation (TC) and alcohol and other drug (AOD) practitioners’ competencies as these in turn are reviewed. In addition, a number of alignments are likely to be required, including the seven Lets Get Real essential knowledge, attitudes and skills that will be integrated into all addiction and mental health workforce development from this year. Other competency frameworks, such as Takarangi, Seitapu, Real Skills Plus Seitapu and Real Skills Plus CAMHS will also be linked to the PG competencies. A core competency across the addictions may be expected, with PG practitioners having basic skills to address AOD and TC problems that co-exist in PG clients. These PG competencies are likely to include general addiction knowledge skills and attitudes to meet the diverse needs of PG clients. In addition, it is likely that qualifications will form part of the levels within PG competency standards as is currently the case with AOD practitioners.
The information below is therefore provided as a current summary of courses, certificates, diplomas and degrees available for both general and PG addiction educational opportunities. As competencies are identified for the PG sector, the content of these courses may either remain as partially or fully relevant, change to adapt to these competencies, or new courses may be offered that align with the competencies.
As it is likely that in meeting levels of competency, that existing experience, skills and qualifications are acknowledged in a transition period (often call ‘grandparenting’) there is no advantage in delaying enrolment in a course until further clarification around PG competencies is confirmed.
National Problem Gambling Team
Ministry of Health |
General Addictions Learning Programmes
Inside New Zealand |
| Institution |
Course Description |
Entry |
National Addiction Centre
Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences
University of Otago |
Certificate, Diplomas & Masters Degree
Postgraduate study, distance teaching available (but may include block courses onsite)
PSMX 404 Assessment of Addiction & Co-existing Disorders
PSMX 416 Applied Theory of Addiction & Co-existing Disorders
PSMX 422 Treatment of Addiction & Co-existing Disorders
PSMX 424 Pharmacotherapy of Addiction & Co-existing Disorders
PSMX 430 Motivating Behaviour Change 1
Also possibly 2 PSME 416 papers |
Entry requirements:
Be a graduate or possess an appropriate professional qualification requiring at least 3 years’ full-time study and:
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences
(Addiction & Co-existing Disorders): have experience of or be currently working in the relevant field of health care. Course: PSMX 404 plus one of 416, 422 or 424
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences
(Addiction & Co-existing Disorders): have experience of or be currently working in the relevant field of health care. Course: PSMX 404 plus two of 416, 422 or 424 plus one other approved paper
Master of Health Sciences:
Have evidence of ability for advanced level academic study. Approved papers and a thesis, dissertation or research project |
| Institution |
Course Description |
Entry |
Wellington Institute of Technology (Weltec) |
Graduate Diploma in Addiction Studies
Level 7
Compulsory courses (stage 1)
AS7315 Co-existing Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders – Theory and Assessment
AS7307 Clinical Practice and Professional Development III
AS7320 Integrated Theories and Interventions for Alcohol and Drug Problems
Electives (plus 60 credits from the following)
AS6201 Assessment and Treatment Planning (10 credits)
AS6202 Motivational Interviewing (10 credits)
AS6203 Pharmacology (10 credits)
BC6202 Cognitive Behavioural Approaches (20 credits)
AS7305 Health Promotion – Whakapakari Hauora (10 credits)
AS7311 Addiction and Cultures (10 credits)
AS7308 Research Project (10 credits)
AS7313 Opioid Substitution (10 credits)
AS7316 Gambling & other Impulse Disorders (10 credits)
One of either:
BC7302: Group Work (20 credits)
Or
AS6212: Group Facilitation in the Addictions Field (20 credits)
Also available:
CT3718 Bachelor of Alcohol & Drug Studies
(Level 7) |
Entry requirements:
Students will be interviewed and be required to demonstrate appropriate clinical practice experience in the addictions or other relevant fields, have attained a degree or have equivalent practical, professional or educational experience in a relevant field. This may include other level 6 or 7 qualifications.
All applicants will be invited to attend an interview, which will provide the applicant an opportunity to demonstrate appropriate life experience and likelihood of success on the programme. Due to the nature of the programme, students will also be required to undergo a police check. Where English is a 2nd language, a minimum of IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent is required Special Entry may be granted by the Head of Centre to applicants who do not meet the entry requirements. |
| Institution |
Course Description |
Entry |
Massey University Palmerston North |
Postgraduate Diploma in Rehabilitation
(PGDipRehab)
One year full-time but most students study part-time Minimum of 4 papers worth 30 credits
Compulsory course:
147.701 Theory and Practice in Rehabilitation
Electives: at least 60 credits from:
147.702 Rehabilitation counselling
147.703 Vocational rehabilitation
147.704 Alcohol & Drug rehabilitation
147.705 Education and rehabilitation of the visually impaired
147.706 Adaptive Communication and Independent Living Skills
147.707 Orientation & Mobility
147.708 Canine Studies for the Rehabilitation Practitioner
147.709 Rehabilitation Practicum
147.712 Dual diagnosis
150.702 Mauri Ora: Maori mental health
168.710 Health research design and method
168.732 Personal and community health
Also
Post Graduate Certificate in Health Sciences |
Entry requirements:
Must have a Bachelors Degree or other relevant qualification (e.g. Dip Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy or Nursing) Block mode delivery – distance learning with two block (3 or 4 days) per paper at Palmerston North Campus |
| Institution |
Course Description |
Entry |
Faculty of Medical & Health Sciences
University of Auckland |
Postgraduate Certificate in Health Sciences PGCertHSc in Alcohol & Drugs
Time: 1 year part-time (8 2-day campus teaching blocks) or 2 years (16 campus days with 4 campus days per course over 4 semesters) – 12 courses to be completed – 60 points
Designed for those working in AOD settings – a limited number of fully funded positions available
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Sciences
PGDipHSC
1 year full-time, or part-time up to 4 years option
- 120 pts required with 15 points from an approved Research Methods Course and 105 from courses in the Master of Health Sciences schedule
- Alternative: 120 points from approved specialisations
Master of Health Sciences
(160 pts) – MHSc Completion of PGDipHSC or equivalent plus
either a thesis HLTHSCI 796 (120 pts)
or HLTHSCI 797 Research Portfolio (120 pts)
or HLTHSCI 793 Research Portfolio (90 pts)
plus 30 pts from courses in HMSc schedule HLTHSCI 790 Dissertation (60 pts)
or POPLHLTH 755 Applied Research Project (60 pts) and 60 pts from scheduled courses, including research methods if not completed |
Certificate Entry requirements:
- a relevant degree as deemed by the Senate or
- a relevant professional qualification and 2 years relevant experience
Diploma Entry Requirements:
- a relevant degree as deemed by the Senate or
- a relevant professional qualification and at least 2 years relevant work experience
Masters Entry Requirements:
Completion of the PGDipHSC with a B average while entry to some clinical papers may be restricted to registered health professionals Continuous completion required. |
| Institution |
Course Description |
Entry |
Victoria University of Wellington |
400 level paper: PSYC 424 – Drug Addiction 15 pts
Covers basis for drug addiction – other addictions may be examined. |
Entry requirements:
PSYC 233 No other restrictions |
| Institution |
Course Description |
Entry |
University of Otago |
Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Care (DGDipPHC)
Available through distance learning. 120 pts usually following Postgraduate Certificate Programme. PRHX 701 is compulsory. |
Entry requirements:
- approval by Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences)
- ability and experience to complete programme
- admitted to a degree or diploma of a university or hold a qualification approved by the Board or admitted ad eundem statum as entitled to proceed to the diploma.
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| Institution |
Course Description |
Entry |
University of Otago
Distance learning plus 2 residential block teaching sessions in Wellington |
GENX 712 Addictive Behaviour Management in Primary Care
Post-graduate course in Dept Primary Health Care & General Practice for primary health care professionals working in the community with patients with addictions.
1 semester. Paper can be taken on own or as part Certificate or Diploma: includes 2 periods of residential study |
Restricted to:
PGDipGP, PGDipPHC, PGDipGP, PGCertPHC
Principles of addictive behaviour management relevant to primary care – includes smoking, alcohol and other substance abuse
Not offered in 2010 but expected to be offered in 2011 |
Contact name/ website link
Trevor Williams
Postgraduate Liaison Officer, Wellington School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Email: postgrad.wsmhs@otago.ac.nz
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| Institution |
Course Description |
Entry |
AUT Auckland |
Graduate Diploma in Addictions AK1014
Graduate Certificate in Addictions AK 1017
Level 7: Certificate 60 pts 6 mths full time (block courses), Diploma 120 pts one year full time/2 yrs part-time. Areas of specialisation available.
27 papers available |
Entry requirements:
- Undergraduate degree in an associated area or
- 3 years experience in addictions plus evidence of ability to succeed in the programme
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| Institution |
Course Description |
Entry |
Northtec, Northland Polytechnic
Four campus at Whangarei, Kerikeri, Kaitaia and Dargaville |
Certificate in Mental Health & Addictions NT4815 Level 4 5-month entry level extramural (on-line plus face-to-face), part-time available
4 compulsory papers
4100 Te Tiriti O Waitangi Biculturalism and diversity
4110 Introduction to Mental Health & Mental Illness
4120 Introduction to Drug, Alcohol and Addictions
4130 Introduction to Theory & Practice Skills
4140 Legal issues and advocacy
4150 Professional Practices
Graduate Diploma in Counselling
NT4816 Level 7
Also available: Bachelor of Applied Social Service |
Entry requirements:
Certificate:
If under 20, achieved Level 2 NCEA 20 or older must demonstrate ability to complete Minimum English language IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent
Diploma:
- Be at least 20 yrs of age
- Have completed a degree or can demonstrate equivalent experience in an appropriate field
- Have 2 years experience in social services
- Have completed the Counselling Micro Skills Course or equivalent
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| Institution |
Course Description |
Entry |
Open Polytechnic |
Mental Health & Addiction Studies – Aetiologies 73223
Provides an understanding in the field of mental health and addiction
Diploma in Applied Mental Health OP6120
Theory and practice of working with people with mental health and addiction issues
Both Level 6 |
Entry requirements:
(For 73223) Prerequisites are:
- 73195 General & Applied Psychology or
- 73196 Social & Individual Psychology or another relevant Level 5 course.
(For OP6120) 60 credits at NCEA Level 3 if under 20
Open entry for those over 20 |
| Institution |
Course Description |
Entry |
Moana House Training Institute Dunedin |
Diploma in Applied Addictions Counselling Level 6
2 yr course, 7 3-day workshop courses |
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General Addictions Learning Programmes
Outside of New Zealand |
| Institution |
Course Description |
Entry |
University of Adelaide
South Australia |
Distance learning only
1. International Master of Science in Addiction Studies (1 yr full-time – offered in conjunction with Virginia Commonwealth University, and Kings College, London)
2. Graduate Diploma in Addiction & Mental Health (4 subjects 2 yrs part-time)
3. Graduate Certificate & Graduate Diploma in Alcohol and Drug Studies (2 subjects 1 yr part-time)
4. Masters Degree NB. Cost is US$18,000
5. Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs Work Also requires 160 hrs placement (approved)
No classes or examinations at Adelaide University. |
Complete an information questionnaire for consideration |
Problem Gambling Specific Learning Programmes
Inside New Zealand |
| Institution |
Course Description |
Entry |
Wellington Institute of Technology
(Auckland, Wellington & Christchurch) |
HV4349 Certificate in Gambling & Other Impulse Disorders (Level 6) 1 trimester but can be enrolled when available.
AS5104: Theories of substance misuse & addiction (10 credits)
AS6201: Assessment and Treatment Planning (10 credits)
AS6202: Motivational Interviewing (10 credits)
BC6202: Cognitive Behavioural Approaches (20 credits)
AS7316: Gambling & other Impulse Control Disorders (10 credits)
Not available in distance learning. |
Entry requirements:
42 credits @ NCEA level 3 or equivalent or evidence of ability to achieve within the programme plus interview All applicants will be invited to attend an interview, which will provide the applicant an opportunity to demonstrate appropriate life experience and likelihood of success on the programme.
Where English is a 2nd language, a minimum of IELTS score of 6.5 or equivalent is required |
| Institution |
Course Description |
Entry |
University of Auckland
(Population Health, Tamaki Campus, Auckland) |
POPLPRAC 709 Gambling & Health. 4 one-day sessions.
15 pts Overview of gambling with emphasis on historical, social, psychological, and public health perspectives. |
Entry requirements:
BEHAVSCI 738 |
| Institution |
Course Description |
Entry |
AUT Auckland |
Diploma in Addictions (AK1014)
Graduate Certificate in Addictions AK1017 Level 7
Diploma 120 pts (1 yr fulltime or part-time available)
Certificate 60 pts (6 mths fulltime or part-time available)
Papers 56732 Assessment & Intervention in Addiction (5 day) and 567533 Professional practice in addictions plus two papers from 6 including:
- 567534 Presenting populations in gambling (5 day block course– 3 + 2 day blocks)
- 56734 Gambling Studies (5 day block course – 3 + 2 day blocks)
Both gambling papers will be offered in 2010 |
Entry requirements:
University Entrance |
Problem Gambling Specific Learning Programmes
Outside of New Zealand (Distance Learning) |
| Institution |
Course Description |
Entry |
Monash University
Australia |
Two PG courses have been developed and are now available for 2010 - SEEK distance option (personal communication)
PHC5005 Introduction to Problem Gambling Epidemiology of gambling, analyse definitions of PG, analyse measurement/assessment of PG, research re AOD & MH comorbidities and implications, policy responses to PG
PHC5006 Problem Gambling Treatment Public education to avoiding PG, individual, family and group treatment, effectiveness and efficiency of PG treatment through:
- motivational and informational approaches,
- peer support
- self-help
- CB & CBT, research around effectiveness of PG therapies, AOD, MH approaches to treatment of PG
Both papers linked to Master of Health Science 3897 |
Entry requirements:
No prerequisite |
| Institution |
Course Description |
Entry |
Centre for Addiction & Mental Health (CAMH)
Canada |
Courses
Fundamental concepts of problem gambling (online course)
- Range gambling in Canada
- Theory of chance
- Signs/consequences associated with problem gambling
- Recognising sign and assessment interviews
- Treatment options and approaches
- How to refer
5 sessions
Dealing with Problem Gambling in a Primary Care Setting (online course) 5-session course – practical understanding PG |
Entry requirements:
No restrictions |
| Institution |
Course Description |
Entry |
Professional Advanced Sources
Canada |
Problem Gambling Counselling PGC
PGC 1 Intro to problem gambling
PGC 2 Assessment and treatment issues
PGC 3 Concurrent issues
PGC 4 Aboriginal, ethno-cultural/racial and special populations health
PGC 5: Ethics and professional practice
PGC 6 Skills training
Seminars:
- Theories of counselling and psychotherapy
- Methodology/clinical skills
- Research/literature review
- Report writing
- Psychopathology
Supervision 100 hrs of 1 to 1 supervised practicum 150 hrs of counselling |
Entry requirements:
No restrictions |
ABACUS Counselling Training & Supervision Ltd 31st August 2009
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