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2.03 | SCREENING AND BRIEF INTERVENTIONS - The ASSIST: alcohol, smoking and substance involvement screening test

MODULE NAME:The ASSIST: alcohol, smoking and substance involvement screening test
MODULE CODE:L2.3 - ELECT.2a
COURSE NAME:SCREENING AND BRIEF INTERVENTIONS
LEARNING LEVEL:Level 2 – Core AOD Skills
TARGET AUDIENCE:All AOD and Mental Health Workers
MODULE TYPE:Elective
MODULE AIM:This module provides an overview of how to use and administer the Alcohol, Smoking and Substance Involvement Screening Test (ASSIST), and conduct a brief intervention based on ASSIST results.  
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of this module, learners will be able to:

  • Provide familiarisation with the ASSIST and the related ASSIST tools.
  • Develop understanding on how to administer, score and interpret the ASSIST.
  • Outline the procedures for providing feedback and conducting an ASSIST-linked brief intervention following the completion of the ASSIST screening interview.
LENGTH:30 minutes
CPD:Participation in this activity may contribute to CPD. A Statement of Completion will be issued on completion of this module. 
REFERENCE LIST:The full reference list for this module is available on request.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:We acknowledge the contributions of the DASSA-WHO Collaborating Centre for Research in the Treatment of Drug and Alcohol Problems, University of Adelaide, in the development of this training.
LAST UPDATED:January 2023