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

eLEARNING SERIESSCREENING AND BRIEF INTERVENTIONS
MODULE NAMEThe AUDIT: alcohol use disorders identification test
MODULE NUMBERModule 7 of 9
LEARNING LEVELLevel 2 – Core AOD Skills
TARGET AUDIENCEAll AOD, Mental Health and SEWB workers
MODULE AIMThis 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.
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 AUDIT: alcohol use disorders identification test. Brisbane: Queensland Health; 2025. Available from: https://insight.qld.edu.au/training/elearning
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LAST UPDATEDJanuary 2023
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