Enrolments are open. Read instructions on how to access the course!

Forensic Foundations is a self-directed e-learn course for new Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) sector staff to provide foundational knowledge to support the provision of AOD treatment of forensic clients. Click on the ENROL NOW button to be re-directed to the Centre for Mental Health Learning online portal.  

The Forensic Foundations E-learn is designed for new Alcohol & Other Drug (AOD) sector staff to provide foundational knowledge to support the provision of AOD treatment of forensic clients. This one-hour e-learn will assist you to navigate the forensic AOD system and processes. The content was developed by VAADA and the e-learn was designed by Caraniche. Specifically, the e-learn course will provide you with foundational knowledge about:

• how a forensic client is defined
• the differences between forensic and voluntary clients
• the key stakeholders and their roles and responsibilities
• the AOD funding system (targets and loadings for forensic treatment)
• treatment options for forensic clients
• the main referral pathways between the criminal justice and AOD treatment systems
• clinical safety, supervision and self-care

This E-learn provides the foundational knowledge that is further expanded on in the Forensic Fundamentals training workshop.

Instructions on enrolling:

NB: workers from Gateway Health will not be able to access the CMHL site at work due to firewall restrictions

• Click on the ENROL NOW button below.  You will be redirected to the CMHL website
• Click on SIGN UP (create an account).  Once you have entered your information click SIGN UP again.  Check your inbox to activate your CMHL account
• Click the link in the email.  SIGN IN to your account using the email and the password you just created
• On the PROFILE page, complete your professional information and click SAVE PROFILE
• Now access Forensic Foundations by clicking on COURSES in the left-hand menu
• Click on VAADA Forensic Foundations