Course Duration: 12 Weeks, 1 Day Per Week. Week 1-5 Principles in Tackling Substance Misuse. Week 6-10 Assessment Planning and Care. Week 11 & 12 Optional Module
Please note the materials for this course will be sent VIA email 1 week prior to the course start date.
Aim of the Course: Provides a professional qualification in Drugs and Alcohol for those whose work requires a considerable level of knowledge and competence in addressing substance misuse issues.
Course Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the principles of tackling substance misuse.
- Be able to carry out assessments of those misusing substances, to identify and prioritise their needs.
- Be able to work with the client to develop a care plan for them.
- Be able to help individuals address their substance use through their care plan.
- Know how to provide ongoing support individuals who are substance users.
- Be able to assess any immediate risk of danger to individuals who have used alcohol or other substances, and address these risks.
- Understand how to help transfer individuals between agencies and services.
- Support those affected by someone else’s use of alcohol or other substances to access appropriate services.
- Know how to use recognised theoretical models to provide therapeutic support to individuals who misuse substances.
- Have an increased awareness about substances, their use and effects.
Included in this course:
Course Materials (Digital Download) These will be sent to learners a week before the course start date VIA email.