The Substance Addiction (Compulsory Assessment and Treatment) Act 2017, also known as the SA(CAT) Act, introduces new addiction sector roles, processes and models of care. A series of e-learning training modules are available for the addiction workforce to develop the knowledge and skills to work effectively within the parameters of the Act.
The e-learning modules are hosted on learn.org.nz. On your first visit to the site, you will need to create an account using your email and a unique password.
This e-learning module provides a brief overview of the SA(CAT) Act 2017. It will help the addiction workforce and allied sectors develop a familiarity with the scope and intent of the Act.
Learning objectives
Introduce learners to the:
This e-learning module provides an orientation to the role of Authorised Officer under the SA(CAT) Act.
Authorised Officers are central to the effective implementation and ongoing use of the Act.
Authorised officers are frontline workers responsible for:
Learning objectives
Introduce learners to:
This e-learning module explores how to carry out a capacity assessment for the purposes of the SA (CAT) Act 2017. In the videos the different aspects of a capacity assessment are explored to highlight how each can be assessed.
The Compulsory Assessment and Treatment Capacity Assessment Tool has been developed to support authorised officers and responsible clinicians to assess capacity to accept and or decline addiction treatment in people subject to assessment under the SA(CAT) Act 2017.
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