Victoria, Arbias, Training, Support, Education

Victoria

Acquired Brain Injury including Alcohol and Other Substance Related Brain Impairment.

Welcome to ‘Exchanging Ideas and Knowledge’ a celebration of arbias passion and commitment to make a difference through education, training and innovation’.

arbias is a specialist service provider in the area of drug and other substance related brain impairment, providing expertise, training and information products across Australia and internationally. The arbias training program is designed to provide a practical toolkit of strategies and skills to case managers, social workers, AOD clinicians and health care professionals working with people with alcohol and other substance related brain impairment and their associated complex support needs. The arbias training modules have been designed to provide participants with practical skills for their workplace and in building knowledge capacity within their work community.

A series of comprehensive training options is being offered in 2011. Modules 1-4 form the foundations of our training modules through to our intermediate and advanced training modules. arbias has recently upgraded the content of all these modules to ensure that they address all the changing trends in the area of ABI. Please see the link to our 2011 Victorian training calendar below.

The training modules currently on offer are as follows:

Foundations Module 1: An Introduction into Exploring Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) & Alcohol Related Brain Injury (ARBI)

The aim of this module is to provide participants with an understanding of the nature of alcohol related brain injury and the cognitive, physical, behavioural, emotional and social implications of the person with the condition.

Foundations Module 2: Strategies for Working with a Person with an Acquired Brain Injury

The aim of this module is to provide participants with strategies in working with people who have an Acquired Brain Injury.

Foundations Module 3: Working with People with Acquired Brain Injury and Behaviours of Concern

The aim of this module is to provide participants with strategies in working with people who have an acquired brain injury and exhibit behaviours of concern.

Foundations Module 4: Strategies for Working with People with Acquired Brain Injury

The aim of this module is to provide participants with an understanding of the complex needs associated with alcohol related brain injury in all areas of a person’s life, including psychological, social, physical and mental wellbeing.

Advanced Module 5: Advanced Clinical Skills – Alcohol and Other Drug Interventions for people with Alcohol Related Acquired Brain Injury

The aim of this module is to provide participants with skills in delivering alcohol and other drug interventions to people who have an alcohol related brain injury.

Note: It is recommended that clinicians have completed modules one to four prior to undertaking modules five and six (which represent specialist and advanced training). Alternatively clinicians must demonstrate a high level of expertise in ABI, alcohol and other substance related Acquired Brain Injury, and a working knowledge of suitable interventions for Acquired Brain Injury populations.

Advanced Module 6: Acquired Brain Injury, Alcohol and other Substance related Brain Impairment and the Criminal Justice System

The aim of this module is to provide participants with knowledge and skills for working with people who have an Acquired Brain Injury within the context of the criminal justice system.

Note: It is recommended that clinicians have completed modules one to four prior to undertaking modules five and six (which represent specialist and advanced training). Alternatively clinicians must demonstrate a high level of expertise in Acquired Brain Injury, alcohol and other substance related Acquired Brain Injury, and a working knowledge of suitable interventions for Acquired Brain Injury populations.

Intermediate Module 7: Screening for Acquired Brain Injury. How to screen and what to do next

The aim of this module is to provide participants with knowledge and skills for implementing screening for people with a suspected Acquired Brain Injury.

It is preferred that participants will have completed Modules 1-4 or have significant experience working in the area of Acquired Brain Injury prior to undertaking this module.

Intermediate Module 8: Co-morbidity – Acquired Brain Injury/Alcohol Related Brain Injury / Substance Related Brain Injury, Alcohol / Substance Abuse & Mental Health

The aim of this module is to provide participants with knowledge and skills for working with people who have an Acquired Brain Injury, specifically Alcohol Related Brain Injury/Substance Related Brain Injury who present with alcohol and/or substance abuse and mental health issues.

It is preferred that participants will have completed Modules 1-4 or have significant experience working in the area of Acquired Brain Injury prior to undertaking this module.

Download current training schedule – Adobe PDF (1.3 Mb)

This year as well as offering group discounts you will notice that we have been able to reduce our costs significantly to make this vital training available to more community professionals.

Customised Training: arbias can offer a range of tailored training solutions based on the needs of your organization. On-site training is available for modules 1-4.

At present the remainder of the arbias modules, (5-8) are delivered on site at arbias. The costs of training reduce significantly per person depending on the size of your audience and can be delivered at your worksite provided you have facilities to accommodate ‘Power Point’ presentations.

Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Phone Bookings: Marree Kanellopoulos, 8388-1245

Download arbias Training Booking Form – Adobe PDF (107 Kb)

We look forward to working with you towards achieving excellence in assisting people with ABI/ARBI expand their horizons.