Substance Abuse and Drugs Awareness
Home Study Course
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Level 3 Award in Substance Abuse and Drugs Awareness
Objectives
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After studying this course, students will be able to:
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understand possible causes of substance and drugs abuse
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have knowledge of the different treatments available
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be aware of the help that is available for drug users and their families
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have a clear understanding of how to work with people with addiction problems
Student Profile
By 2010 all drug workers must have a Level Three in the subject (or be working towards one) which means it is getting increasingly difficult to gain employment without it.
You will not be able to do any voluntary work without a qualification.
Study Method
The course is designed for study by distance learning at work or at home. Students receive a course manual, assignments and study guide as well as tutor support.
Qualification
Level 3 Award in Substance Abuse and Drugs Awareness. Plus a UK Open Learning Diploma.
At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland”
Awarding Body Information
NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland
Further information
www.ncfe.org.uk
This course also maps to national DANOS standards.
DANOS are the Drug and Alcohol industry National Occupational Standards.
The course is mapped to:
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HSC330 (AA3)
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HSC3111 (AA4)
Assessments
Assessment takes the form of a series of assignments which are then sent to your tutor by e-mail or post for marking. The tutor will respond to your submitted assignments with constructive advice and guidance or will confirm that you have achieved the outcomes for that assignment.
Assessments are then checked by our Quality Assurance system to ensure that you have been assessed properly.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course, just an interest in the subject. However, a reasonable level of literacy is expected for this Level Three course.
Timescale
The programme takes place over a timescale to suit the student. Once registered, tutor support is available for up to one year or until completion, whichever is sooner.
Location
The programme is home or work-based, enabling students to complete the course without having to attend scheduled college teaching sessions.
Tutor Support
Throughout the course, students will receive tutor support by email and by post. This will be for 12 months from the date you receive the course. To complete the full course will take in the region of 100 study hours which can be spread over a 12 month period.
Section 1
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What is a drug?
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Definitions of drugs
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Types of Drugs
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Depressants, stimulants and hallucinogens
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Levels of drug use – experimental, recreational and dependent
Section 2
Section 3
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Effects of drugs
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Pharmacology
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Quantity of the drug
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Consumption
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Short term/ long terms dangers
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Smoking, snorting, injecting and inhaling
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Overdose
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Impurities
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Damage
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Expectations
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Previous experiences
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Moods
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Physical health
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Mental health
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Body weight
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Tolerance to drugs
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Problematic drug use
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Hierarchy of harm
Section 4
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Models of care
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Drug treatment provision
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Harm reduction services
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Counselling
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Funding
Section 5
Substance misuse and awareness
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Detoxification
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Structured day programmes
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Residential rehabilitation
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12 STEPS
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Substitute drug therapies
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£350.00 |
6 Months at £58.33 |
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Pay in full at the time of ordering
and you will receive the 10% discount (deducted at checkout) |
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