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

eLEARNING SERIESSCREENING AND BRIEF INTERVENTIONS
MODULE NAMEThe ASSIST: alcohol, smoking and substance involvement screening test
MODULE NUMBERModule 4 of 9
LEARNING LEVELLevel 2 – Core AOD Skills
TARGET AUDIENCEAll AOD, Mental Health and SEWB workers
MODULE AIMThis 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.
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: The ASSIST: alcohol, smoking and substance involvement screening test. Brisbane: Queensland Health; 2025. Available from: https://insight.qld.edu.au/training/elearning
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LAST UPDATEDAugust 2024
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSWe 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.