Essential knowledge: The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes knowledge of: Patterns of alcohol and other substance use: traditional and contemporary perceptions of health as perceived by aboriginal people drug use in traditional Aboriginal culture and the impact of European settlement on the same, for example petrol sniffing reasons for and the effects of alcohol bans (before 1967) imposed on aboriginal people drugs which result in the most drug related deaths in Australia factors which affect alcohol, tobacco and other drug use (availability, cost, the effect of the drug in the body, social factors, gender, customs) commonly used drugs in the Aboriginal community and relationship to age and gender effects of excessive alcohol consumption on the community social/psychological context of substance taking Range of potential AOD harms, the 7L's model Thorley's model of patterns of AOD use Aboriginal interaction model Social learning theory of AOD use Harm reduction - continuum of harm Health promotion principles - needs analysis to include range of problems as well as community strengths, skills and assets Relevant legislation relating to the sale, supply and/or use of alcohol, tobacco and scheduled or illegal drugs Role of the Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Health Worker with regard to alcohol and substance misuse problems in the community Importance of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people being in control of their own alcohol and substance use/misuse programs Organisation policies and procedures relating to client confidentiality Substance misuse issues requiring referral Relevant evaluation criteria for monitoring effectiveness of health care program |