Counselling Clients with Addictions
Advanced Study Major
The Counselling Clients with Addictions Advanced Study Major brings together theoretical analysis and a wide scope of information on drug classification.
The Counselling Clients with Addictions Advanced Study Major brings together theoretical analysis and a wide scope of information on drug classification. This combination allows you to build a solid foundation in counselling clients with addictions through identifying drugs (including alcohol) and their effects physically, psychologically and emotionally.
Topics covered in this Advanced Study Major include:
Synthesise knowledge of biological, psychological and social considerations in the formulation of a theory of addiction
Determine the significance of contextual factors in the development and maintenance of addiction
Differentiate between drug categories by analysing the defining effects and symptoms
Classify psychoactive drugs
Utilise knowledge of psychoactive drug classification and effects to help prepare clients for the potential impact of detoxification/ withdrawal.
Total Cost: $795
To enrol in an Advanced Study Major, you must be a current student, or alumni of, the Diploma of Counselling. This is because ASM’s are comprehensive specialist programs, they pre-suppose a foundational knowledge of counselling and mental health.
*Please note that whilst the Advanced Study Majors are highly relevant to specialty areas in counselling practise, by nature they do not form a part of the accredited curriculum.
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Why study an Advanced Study Major
Advanced Study Majors (ASMs) are advanced learning programs in topical areas of mental health practice. They can be undertaken in addition to our Diploma of Counselling. There is no limit on the number of Advanced Study Majors you can undertake.
Specialist programs
ASMs are deep dives into contemporary areas of practice. Each ASM is approximately 60 to 80-hours of learning. They provide you with a higher level of practical and theoretical knowledge in a specialised field of counselling*.
Flexible learning
ASMs can be studied entirely online. Learning material, including comprehensive workbook and lecture videos, is accessible from your student learning portal (My.AIPC). Assessments are online by multiple-choice. ASMs are supported by our academic team via all usual methods.
Enrol anytime
You can enrol in an ASM at the time you enrol into the Diploma of Counselling, or at any subsequent time. The advantage of early enrolment in an ASM is that studies can be completed concurrently with your Diploma.
*Please note that whilst the Advanced Study Majors are highly relevant to specialty areas in counselling practise, by nature they do not form a part of the accredited curriculum.
Specialist programs
ASMs are deep dives into contemporary areas of practice. Each ASM is approximately 60 to 80-hours of learning. They provide you with a higher level of practical and theoretical knowledge in a specialised field of counselling*.
Flexible learning
ASMs can be studied entirely online. Learning material, including comprehensive workbook and lecture videos, is accessible from your student learning portal (My.AIPC). Assessments are online by multiple-choice. ASMs are supported by our academic team via all usual methods.
Enrol anytime
You can enrol in an ASM at the time you enrol into the Diploma of Counselling, or at any subsequent time. The advantage of early enrolment in an ASM is that studies can be completed concurrently with your Diploma.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, as ASM’s are comprehensive specialist programs, they pre-suppose a foundational knowledge of counselling and mental health.
No, as a student or graduate of our Diploma of Counselling, you can enrol in as many ASM’s as you like.
Yes, ASM’s can be studied alongside your Diploma of Counselling.
When you enrol in ASM’s, the course learning material, including comprehensive workbook and lecture videos, are made available in your student learning portal (My.AIPC).
ASM’s are assessed by multiple-choice, and supported by our academic team via all usual methods. The pass rate for ASM’s is 70%. As the assessment is competency-based, if you don’t pass on your first try, you can review, save and re-submit your answers (there are no re-attempt limits).
When you successfully complete an ASM you will receive an internationally-verifiable Digital Badge as well as a downloadable CPD Certificate of Attainment. These are made available student learning portal (My.AIPC).
All ASM’s come with a 30-day money back guarantee.
30-day money-back guarantee.
If you're not satisfied we'll give you your money back.
Zero Risk
Your enrolment comes with a guarantee that empowers you to enrol risk-free. If, for any reason whatsoever you decide you do not want to proceed with your course within 30-day, we will give you a 100%, no questions asked, money back guarantee.
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