POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ADDICTION SCIENCES (PGDAS)

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The one-year Addiction Studies Diploma program will provide students with comprehensive knowledge and preparation for a career in the addiction field. This program prepares learners to integrate theory and practical skills to work with individuals, families, groups, and communities. In addition to foundational skills, learners reflect on their beliefs and values to develop relevant professional skills to work with a diverse clientele including multicultural and Indigenous populations. The basic aims of this program include expanding the growth and strengthening the status of Addiction Science as a professional to impart specialized training in the field as well as to promote research suited to rehabilitation and other related areas.

SCOPE

Addiction Studies Diploma holders work in support roles across various settings, including:

  • Non-profit and private agencies, including community-based organizations
  • Schools addiction service
  • Residential settings
  • Mental health facilities
  • Psychiatric hospital settings
  • Senior care facilities
  • Government organizations

STRUCTURE

Program Duration 12 Months (Course work, supervised internship, and research)
Total Credit Hours 30 Credit Hours (Teaching)
Training & Internship Total 150 contact hours for training and internship:
• 50 contact hours for 10 Assessments
• 100 contact hours for counseling and psychotherapies
Professional Certification Facilitation in International Certification from Addiction Science Institutions

POST GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ADDICTION SCIENCES (PGDAS)

COURSE LAYOUT

Semester-1
Course Code Outline Credit Hours
PGDAS-701 Introduction to Science of Addiction 4 (3+1)
PGDAS-702 Treatment for Substance Use Disorders—The Continuum of Care for Addiction Professionals 3 (3-0)
PGDAS-703 Diagnosis, Assessment and of substance use and Co-Occurring Mental and Medical Disorders 4 (3+1)
PGDAS-704 Intake, Screening, Assessment, Treatment Planning and Documentation for Addiction Professionals 3 (3-0)
PGDAS-705 Research Methods 2
Total 16

Semester-2
Course Code Outline Credit Hours
PGDAS-721 Evidence Based Treatment Interventions 3 (3-0)
PGDAS-722 Case Management and Crisis Intervention for Addiction Professionals 4 (3+1)
PGDAS-723 Ethics for Addiction Professionals 3 (3-0)
PGDAS-724 Research Project 04
Total 14

Total Credit Hours: 30 Credit Hours

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

ENTRY REQUIREMENT FOR THE PROGRAM

Undergraduate and graduate of Medical Sciences related disciplines / Allied Health Sciences / with 16 years of education (Minimum 2nd Division) in any discipline of Psychology, Social Sciences, Nursing, and related fields from a university recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan.

INTERNSHIP & TRAINING

Duration / Period Three full months in Summer Semester
Training Placement & Hours 3 months (312 credit hours) training at PFRD
Credential Standards Training will be given according to the approved credential criteria of the International Consortium of Universities for Drug Demand Reduction (ICUDDR)
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