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2.04 | WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT - Principles of withdrawal management

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eLEARNING SERIESWITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT
MODULE NAMEPrinciples of withdrawal management
MODULE NUMBERModule 1 of 6
LEARNING LEVELLevel 2 – Core AOD Skills
TARGET AUDIENCEAll AOD, Mental Health and SEWB workers
MODULE AIM

The aim of this module is to equip workers with knowledge related to withdrawal states, including their management, assessment and the provision of person-centred care to young people and adults.

N.B. For specialist withdrawal management training, please access our face-to-face and online workshops.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

  • understand the concept of substance withdrawal
  • prioritise safety, dignity and person-centred support during withdrawal management
  • evaluate treatment setting and identify appropriate withdrawal management settings based on client needs and risks
  • plan for holistic care, including post-withdrawal options.
LENGTH30 minutes
CPDParticipation in this activity may contribute to CPD. A Statement of Completion will be issued on completion of this module. 
REFERENCE LISTThe full reference list for this module is available on request.
SUGGESTED CITATIONInsight: Centre for AOD Training and Workforce Development. Withdrawal management: Principles of withdrawal management. Brisbane: Queensland Health; 2025. Available from: https://insight.qld.edu.au/training/elearning
COPYRIGHT INFORMATIONThis resource is licensed under Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0). This license requires that reusers give credit to the creator. It allows reusers to copy and distribute the material in any medium or format in unadapted form only, even for commercial purposes.
LAST UPDATEDNovember 2024
REVIEW AND FEEDBACKAs part of our commitment to continuous quality improvement our eLearning modules undergo a minor review every 2 years, and a major review every 4 years. All evaluation responses are carefully considered during these reviews.  If you have significant or urgent feedback, we encourage you to email us directly at insight@health.qld.gov.au