COURSE OVERVIEW:

This course is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge, skills, and ethical considerations necessary to conduct successful brief interventions across various contexts. Brief interventions are a crucial aspect of public health strategies aimed at promoting positive behaviour change and improving overall well-being. This course covers a wide range of topics essential for professionals involved in supporting individuals through brief intervention processes.

In Section A, participants will gain an understanding of the scope and process of brief interventions, including their features, role as a public health strategy, and reasons for their effectiveness.

The step-by-step process of conducting brief interventions will be explored, along with record-keeping requirements, stages of behaviour change models, options and approaches to support behaviour change, and considerations for health and well-being.

Participants will also delve into broader contexts influencing a person's behaviour, identify barriers and challenges for positive intervention outcomes, and learn strategies to address these challenges while maintaining legal and ethical standards.

Section B focuses on practical skills and strategies for conducting effective brief interventions. Participants will learn how to discuss and determine issues of concern with individuals and assess their stage in the decision to change. They will identify resources required for supporting brief interventions, plan appropriate strategies based on the person's needs, and raise awareness of health issues.

Conducting brief motivational interviews, supporting individuals in exploring choices and setting goals, identifying relapse prevention strategies, and providing ongoing support and encouragement are key components covered in this section. Participants will also learn how to maintain accurate notes, ensure confidentiality and security of information, regularly review progress, and discuss outcomes with individuals in an appropriate manner.

In addition, participants will learn how to apply their knowledge and skills by undertaking the brief intervention process for individuals presenting with different issues at various stages of the change process. They will utilise active listening, non-judgmental language, a supportive approach, and facilitation techniques to assist individuals in their decision-making process and promote positive behaviour change effectively.

By the end of this course, participants will be well-equipped to conduct effective brief interventions, support behaviour change, and promote overall well-being while adhering to legal and ethical considerations.

This course is designed to align with the content outlined in the Nationally Recognised Unit of Competency CHCCCS014.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

By the end of this course, you will be able to understand the following topics:

Section A: Knowledge

·       Brief intervention scope and process

·       Features of brief interventions

·       Role as public health strategy

·       Reasons for using brief interventions

·       Brief interventions step by step process

·       Record-keeping requirements

·       Stages of behaviour change mode

·       Options and approaches to support behaviour change

·       Health and well-being considerations

·       Broader contexts for the person’s current behaviour

·       Barriers and challenges for positive intervention outcomes and how to address these

·       Legal and ethical considerations for interventions

Section B: Performance Tasks

·       Discuss and determine issues of concern and the person’s stage in the decision to change

·       Identify resources required to support the brief intervention

·       Identify and plan appropriate brief intervention strategies to match the person’s needs

·       Raise awareness of the health issue with a person who is not contemplating change

·       Conduct brief motivational interview with a person who is contemplating change and match approach to stage of change

·       Support the person who expresses motivation to change in exploring choices, setting goals and identifying relapse prevention strategies

·       Take opportunities to support and encourage a person who has made a change

·       Identify current needs and sources of assistance, and give support as appropriate for a person who has lapsed or relapsed into prior behaviour

·       Keep notes in the person’s file in accordance with organisation policies and procedures, recording the person’s stage of decision-making on each occasion

·       Maintain confidentiality and security of information

·       Regularly review the person’s progress or outcomes, adjust approaches or make referrals according to their needs

·       Discuss outcomes with the person in an appropriate manner

·       Undertake the brief intervention process for at least 2 people presenting with different issues at different stages of the change process

·       Use each of the following at least once to support the intervention process:

o   active listening

o   non-judgmental language

o   supportive approach

o   facilitation and negotiation that assists the person’s decision-making

COURSE DURATION:

The typical duration of this course is approximately 2-3 hours to complete. Your enrolment is Valid for 12 Months. Start anytime and study at your own pace.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

You must have access to a computer or any mobile device with Adobe Acrobat Reader (free PDF Viewer) installed, to complete this course.

COURSE DELIVERY:

Purchase and download course content.

ASSESSMENT:

A simple 10-question true or false quiz with Unlimited Submission Attempts.

CERTIFICATION:

Upon course completion, you will receive a customised digital “Certificate of Completion”.