Module 1: Introduction to CADS
Participants: CADS, Te Atea Marino and Tupu
Duration: 3.5 hours
Course contact: Topou Folau
Course Facilitators: Barbara Pike and Sheridan Pooley
About this course: This workshop will delve into the vision, values, principles and purpose of CADS. It will also delve into the story of addictions within health, our history, how we grew and contribution to addictions.
Module 2 : What is 'Addiction'?
Participants: CADS, Te Atea Marino and Tupu staff
Duration: 3.5 hours
Course contact: Topou Folau
Course Facilitators: Elly Richards, David Flewitt, and Sheridan Pooley
About this course: This workshop will focus on the question 'What is 'Addiction'?' It will cover 4 common substances that are commonly used by those who present at our services. This workshop will also focus on the special issues that effect our populations in the addictions sector.
Module 3: Assessment, Diagnosis and Withdrawal Management Workshop
Participants: CADS, Te Atea Marino and Tupu staff
Duration: Full-day training
Course contact: Topou Folau
Course Facilitators: David Prentice, Barbara Pike, Morgan Brooks and Sheridan Pooley
About this course: The workshop covers the core components of a comprehensive AOD assessment, as well as the skills in developing a formulation from the assessment information, leading to treatment planning. This training will also examine what physical dependency is and how to recognise withdrawal symptoms. Risk situations associated with physical dependency will also be covered.
Module 4: Treatment Planning and the CADS Group Pathways
Participants: CADS, Te Atea Marino and Tupu
Duration: 3.5 hours
Course contact: Topou Folau
Course Facilitators: Barbara Pike, Virginia Farnsworth and Sheridan Pooley
About this course:
This workshop focuses on the development of the AOD assessment information into a collaborative and functional plan that will strengthen support for the client, address risk and reduce barriers to behaviour change.
Module 5: Working with Family & Whānau
Participants: CADS, Te Atea Marino and Tupu staff
Duration: 1.5 hours
Course contact: Topou Folau
Course Facilitators: Melissa Roberts, Renee Warren and Sheridan Pooley
About this course:
An introduction to Family inclusive practice.
Module 6: Physical Health and Addictions
Participants: CADS, Te Atea Marino and Tupu
Duration: 2 hour
Course contact: Topou Folau
Facilitators: Clara Dawkins
About this course:
This course provides an overview on cardiovascular, lung and liver health.
Module 7: Clinical Note Writing and Documentation
Participants: CADS, Te Atea Marino and Tupu staff
Duration: 3.5 hours
Course contact: Topou Folau
Course Facilitators: Nicole Cope and Sheridan Pooley
About this course:
This half-day workshop will cover Waitemata’s Clinical Documentation Policy and what is required for professional and useful clinical note writing. The workshop will consider our use of language both in note writing and in our everyday communications. It will cover strengths-based and recovery-focused language
Module 8: Clinical Competence Working
with People with Rainbow Identities
Participants: CADS, Te Atea Marino and Tupu staff
Duration: 2 hours
Course contact: Topou Folau
Course Facilitators: Namrata Gulani, Damian Blake, Renee Warren and Sheridan Pooley
About this course:
This is a practical session that includes:
- Exploring your own understanding of sexual orientation and gender identity
- Increasing knowledge of rainbow identities and the terminology associated with them
- Understanding of the specific issues facing Rainbow people with AOD issues, including stigma and discrimination
- Increase confidence to relate to people with diverse sexual and gender identities in an empowering and respectful way
