Ongoing learning and skills development by service providers ensures
that clients have access to the most effective care available. Education
and Publishing Services at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
is devoted to facilitating this by providing greater access to courses
and expanding learning opportunities for our learners through the appropriate
integration of technology.
Online course Information
Admission, Discharge and Assessment Tool (ADAT)
Training
This is an online course that will help you to learn to use Ontario's
standardized package of assessment tools for clients with substance use
problems and to link the assessment results to the Admission and Discharge
Criteria.The purpose of the course is to train and education individuals
to be effective in using the assessment tools and linking them to the
Admission and Discharge Criteria.
It is an interactive online course yet self-study course that utilizes
the Standardized Tools and Criteria Manual: Helping Clients Navigate Addiction
Treatment in Ontario, developed by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term
Care. The course includes several case studies, discussion forums, short
answer and multiple-choice questions. The pace of learning may be different
for each participant and the materials will support these paces of learning.
Participants will engage in an interactive discussion forum with other
on-line learners and will receive feedback on their work from peers.
By the end of the course, learners will:
Course Schedule
Thank you for your interest in the online course of ADAT. The one-time
only Ministry of Health provincially-funded sessions for ADAT training
are now closed. Please check back for further information on the availability
of the next fee-based online course offerings of ADAT by CAMH in
mid 2004.
Participants will progress through this course at their own pace, however
the expectation is full course completion within 10 weeks. Each week is
divided into various sections, which focus on major tools and components.
Lessons may include reading or other activities. Various quizzes, tests
and assignments are placed throughout the course.
Course offerings are as follows:
- Winter 2003
- Dates: January 20- March 30
Registration deadline: January 16
- Spring 2003
- Dates: April 14- June 22
Registration deadline: April 10
- Summer 2003
- Dates: July 7-September 14
Registration deadline: July 3
- Fall 2003
- Dates: September 29- December 4
Registration deadline: September 25
Who can register for this course?
The ADAT Online course is a course that has been funded specifically
from the Ministry of Health, Long Term Care, Addictions and Mental Services
Branch.
As part of the provincial mandate for all clients in addictions to be
assessed and discharged using the ADAT process, the registration fee has
been prepaid by the MOH for the employees of
the following agencies/organizations:
- Any service or program agency that receives funding from the MOH
to provide substance and mental health services within Ontario
- Examples are: OSAB funded agencies, Provincial Psychiatric Hospitals,
Community Treatment groups
- You must be able to provide your MOH Program number in order to qualify
If you do not belong to an agency or organization that receives funding
from the MOH, we have limited registration spots available for a moderate
fee. For more information, please see our Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs) or contact us:
Please note: These terms apply only to the registration fee for the
course. Computer access, Internet connection and end-user license fees
are not covered by the MOH or the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
(CAMH).
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites. This course is for new staff without any
exposure to core assessment tools and Admission and Discharge Criteria
as well as those who have been trained internally or externally with the
online course as a refresher opportunity.
Required resources the learner must acquire at their own expense:
- The Standardized Tools and Criteria Manual (*available through your
MOH Regional Representative)
- Access to a computer
- Access to the Internet
- Adobe Acrobat Reader (can be downloaded
for free)
- Macromedia Flash
The following links will provide more detailed information.
If you require further information, please contact one of the following:
Administrative/Registration Inquiries
Robyn Steidman
Education & Training Assistant
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
33 Russell Street, Toronto, ON
Tel: (416) 535-8501 ext.6640
Fax: (416) 595-6617
Email:
Course/Content Inquiries
Tamara MacDonald
Community Health & Education Specialist
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
33 Russell Street, Toronto, ON
Tel: (416) 535-8501 ext.6503
Fax: (416) 595-6617
Email:
Disclaimer:
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health acknowledges the financial
support of the Government of Ontario. The views expressed are the views
of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the Government
of Ontario.
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