FETAC Level 5 Drug and Alcohol Addiction: Cork

Training provider:

The Learning Curve Institute

Scheduled for:

on-going

Date / time:

9 Oct 2012 - 6:00pm - 11 Dec 2012 - 9:00pm

Venue:

Cork IT

Location:

Cork

Price details:

399

10 Oct to 12 Dec 2012 - Winter Course

23 April to 25 June 2013 - Spring Course

The FETAC Level 5 Component Certificate in Drug and Alcohol Addiction is designed to equip staff in drugs and/or homeless services and those engaged in community development with the competencies and knowledge necessary to meet the various needs of substance users and to assist them in making choices regarding treatment options.

This multi-disciplinary module operates under Adult Education Principles focusing on experiential learning. Essentially this FETAC Drug and Alcohol Addiction Course covers 5 main areas:

Psycho-pharmacology
Understanding Addiction and Dependency
Health Issues
Engagement Skills and Interventions
Attitudes

This drug and alcohol addiction course at FETAC level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications takes place over 10 weeks with 3 hours of lectures per week. 30 hours total classroom time.

http://www.thelearningcurve.ie/content/fetac-level-5-drug-and-alcohol-addiction

Course details:

Learners who successfully complete this FETAC Drug and Alcohol Addiction Level 5 Component Certificate course will:

Have gained a deep understanding of the nature of substance use and addiction/dependency
Be informed of the health (physical and mental) issues, that impact on substance users and staff
Have explored their beliefs and attitudes to substance use and related issues
Examined the range of treatment approaches and interventions available to substance users and methods of referral

Who Should Attend:

Anyone interested in the field of drug and alcohol addiction should attend this course.

While there are no special or specific entry requirements for this course, The Learning Curve Institute and FETAC have the following preferred entry requirements for this Level 5 Drug and Alcohol Addiction Course:

Level 4 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.

How to Register:

To book a place please contact The Learning Curve Institute on 098 25530 or info@thelearningcurve.ie

Full details on the course are available at:

www.thelearningcurve.ie

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