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

Aims 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.

Course Eligibility / Relevance

How this course will be delivered: This OCN Level 3 course will be delivered VIA ZOOM to a small group of up to 15 learners. 

Included in This Course

• Course Materials (Digital Download)
• Certificate on Completion from OCN Once all Marking is Completed.