Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs Practice
Charles Darwin University - Casuarina or Online
Overview
Our Diploma of Alcohol and Other Drugs Practice introduces you to contemporary issues, research and interventions in the Australian alcohol and other drugs (AOD) field. This Diploma is designed for those seeking career entry into the AOD sector, or professionals working in the fields of mental health, education, nursing, social work, indigenous studies, health sciences, etc.
Our program delivers the latest evidence-based research to provide you with the skills and competencies to navigate the complex and growing challenges faced in the alcohol and other drugs sector and to meet specific professional development needs, expand employment opportunities and continue to future undergraduate studies.
As a student you will:
- Gain the skills to evaluate and implement current research evidence in the AOD field.
- Develop and expand your knowledge, gaining practical skills and competencies leading to an entry point of employment or increased employment opportunities.
- Develop competencies for professional practice required within anticipated environments in which AOD services are delivered.
Majors
Areas of study
Health.
Potential Career Outcomes
Career opportunities
As a graduate of this course, you will have the opportunity to work in a variety of careers such as alcohol and drugs advisor, support worker, mental health worker or psychosocial rehabilitation worker.
ATAR & Selection Rank
The table below shows the ATAR and Selection Rank information for those offered places wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR in 2022.
| ATAR-based offers only, across all offer rounds | ATAR (excluding adjustment factors) | Selection Rank (including adjustment factors) |
|---|---|---|
| Highest rank to receive an offer | <5 | <5 |
| Median rank to receive an offer | <5 | <5 |
| Lowest rank to receive an offer | <5 | <5 |
<5 - Less than 5 ATAR-based offers were made
Admission Criteria
Please refer to the Charles Darwin University website for admission criteria information.
This information is sourced from Course Seeker, a joint initiative between the Australian Government and the Tertiary Admission Centres. View more information on Course Seeker.
University
Charles Darwin University
Campus
Casuarina or Online
Course Type
Diploma
Study Area
Health Sciences
Delivery Mode
On-campus, Online
Duration
Full-time: 1 years, Part-time: Available
Indicative ATAR
Unknown
Course Link
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- State
- NT
- Type
- University
- Courses
- 282
- Campuses
-
Alice Springs Campus Batchelor Batchelor Casuarina Casuarina Campus DPC Alice Melbourne Palmerston Campus Sydney Waterfront Darwin Campus
Please note that these statistics simply refer to the information we have in our database. This is not an exhaustive list of courses offered at Charles Darwin University. Please refer to the institution's website for the most current information.
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