Dual Diagnosis for Substance Misuse Practitioners

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 3
Unit No:
H/505/3079
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
21 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Understand a range of mental health problems displayed by clients with dual diagnosis.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Define the term ‘dual diagnosis’.
  • 1.2
    Explain the behavioural impact of a range of disorders, for example bipolar, schizophrenia, paranoia, anxiety and personality disorders.
2.

Understand strategies for working with individuals with dual diagnosis.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Summarise the potential impact on individuals when diagnosed with dual diagnosis.
  • 2.2
    Explain how to develop a strategy for supporting an individual with dual diagnosis.
3.

Be able to investigate an existing substance misuse service’s ability to respond to dual diagnosis requirements within a given geographical area.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Analyse own service’s assessment and intervention procedures in terms of identifying
    a) dual diagnosis support requirements
    b) risk
    c) specialist support
    d) partnership collaboration
    e) staff skills and training.
4.

Understand the need for collaboration between mental health services and substance misuse services.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Assess national guidelines on collaboration between mental health and substance misuse services.
  • 4.2
    Summarise potential barriers to collaboration and explain how these might be overcome.