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2.03 | SCREENING AND BRIEF INTERVENTIONS - The AUDIT: alcohol use disorders identification test

MODULE NAME:The AUDIT: alcohol use disorders identification test
MODULE CODE:L2.3 - ELECT.4
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 introduces the AUDIT and the AUDIT-C and describes how they can be used to help identify  problematic patterns of alcohol consumption.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:

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

  • Administer the AUDIT and AUDIT-C screening questionnaires.
  • Score the AUDIT and AUDIT-C.
  • Interpret scores obtained from the AUDIT and AUDIT-C and recommend suitable interventions based on these results.
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.
LAST UPDATED:January 2023