Alcohol and Drug Training and Resource Unit (ADTRU)
ADTRU is a unit within The Prince Charles Hospital Health Service District responsible for the provision of education and training, and resource materials on drugs and alcohol to health and related professionals throughout Queensland. ADTRU’s role has been more clearly defined as the provision of:
Clinically-relevant education and training, rather than primarily public health education
ADTRU provides a range of courses and seminars designed to educate the health worker in emerging issues within the alcohol and drug field. Seminars are videoconferenced to various rural and remote locations in Queensland, and are videotaped for interested parties.
Short courses, particularly those relevant to clinical service provision
Purpose designed and ongoing courses are conducted for individuals and groups, and are in accordance with best practice guidelines. Short courses are conducted on a range of clinically relevant topics and invites attendance by nursing, research, and general health workers.
Organisational and professional development
Clinical training and orientation for multidisciplinary staff is undertaken throughout the year. Grand rounds are held monthly to enable clinical case presentations to be openly discussed in a forum with multidisciplinary expertise. ADTRU has also established links with other government and non-government service providers to enhance the scope of professional development. Dual diagnosis has featured prominently as an emerging area for education and training for health workers.
Production and dissemination of resource materials on alcohol and other drugs, especially those relevant to clinical service provision
Tapes of the seminar series are produced weekly and are located in the Alcohol and Drug Service Library. ADTRU also produces resources to specialist groups (including general practitioners). Current projects include General Practitioner (GP) training and education in community detoxification, and the development of a manual to assist GPs in the effective identification, management and treatment of illicit and pharmaceutical drug problems. The unit has additionally been involved in the development of assessment and treatment packages for service provision in relation to the illicit drugs Court Diversion Program.
Training Programs and Seminars
Call the Alcohol and Drug Training Resource Unit (ADTRU) on +61-7-3238 4060 to receive seminar or workshop calendars or a workshop application form.
This page last updated:
9 November, 2005
Review date: July, 2006
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