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2.01 | SCREENING AND BRIEF INTERVENTIONS - Problem gambling (QLD Health)

eLEARNING SERIESSCREENING AND BRIEF INTERVENTIONS
MODULE NAMEProblem gambling (QLD Health)
MODULE NUMBERModule 9 of 9
LEARNING LEVELLevel 2 – Core AOD Skills
TARGET AUDIENCEAll AOD, Mental Health and SEWB workers
MODULE AIM

This module will explore how to conduct effective screening and brief interventions for problem gambling.

While some sections highlight options available to Queensland Health Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug (MHAOD) workers, the package provides mostly general information for any worker wanting to increase their understanding and skills in this area. 

LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

  • define problem gambling
  • understand the prevalence of problem gambling with a focus on those people who access alcohol and other drug (AOD) and mental health services 
  • identify gambling-related harms
  • recognise service barriers to identifying and responding to problem gambling
  • administer validated brief problem gambling screening tool(s)
  • be able to deliver a problem gambling brief intervention
  • provide information on resources and referral options for people experiencing problem gambling.
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. Screening and brief interventions: Problem gambling (QLD Health). 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 UPDATEDFebruary 2023
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