Formal education
Levels of education
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Alcohol and other Drugs Work.
Diploma level
Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol other Drugs and Mental Health)
Diploma of Community Services (Alcohol and other Drugs)
Bachelor level (examples only course titles vary)
Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and other Drugs
Bachelor of Health Science (Addiction Studies)
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and Addiction Studies)
Postgraduate Study -
Below are examples of postgraduate courses available from various universities (see NCETA training database to search for courses)
Masters level (examples only course titles vary)
Health Counselling (Addictions)
Alcohol tobacco and other drug studies (postgraduate)
Further education for health professionals
Addiction Medicine Online Education Modules
Royal Australian College of Physicians, Chapter of Addiction Medicine
The AChAM with the support of NSW health has developed a suite of online education modules for healthcare professionals interested in improving their knowledge and skills in the assessment and management of patients with drug and alcohol problems. These online modules will update healthcare professionals on the epidemiology and evidence base for current treatment approaches to addiction disorders.
The modules can be undertaken in multiple sittings at any time from your workplace or home via an internet connection.The modules are recognised for continuing professional development by the RACP, RACGP, ACCRM, and RANZCP and a certificate of completion is issued.
Places to study
For a list of registered training facilities that deliver CHC40408 Certificate IV in Alcohol and other Drugs Work training go to Training.gov.au.
To search for AOD education courses in your area use the NCETA Training Database . This database will, for example, list universities offering Masters programmes.
For information on alcohol and Other Drug Training Providers NCETA has also produced the following publicaton;
Roche, A., & White, M. (2011). Alcohol and Other Drug VET Qualifications and Training Providers Database. National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction (NCETA), Flinders University.
Available here.
Odyssey Institute Victoria offers formal AOD and mental health courses.
Chisholm Institute in Victoria offers a Bachelor of Community Mental Health, Alcohol and other Drugs
Alternatively view the whole list of education courses from Training.org.au
For more study options visit The Good Universities Guide.
Page last updated: 11 April 2012