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The drugs & alcohol training (Level 2) will develop participants knowledge and skills in identifying substance misuse and alcohol related needs via screening and/or assessment. It will provide workers with strategies and treatment tools that they can use to help clients engage with drug and alcohol treatment services.
Course description
This drugs & alcohol training course looks at reasons why clients may resist treatment and how workers can begin to address this in practical ways that will support them to access services. It will introduce principles and key themes in harm reduction that clients can use to minimise risk to themselves and the people around them.
Aims and objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
Address reasons why people may not want to engage with drug & alcohol treatment services
Introduce drugs & alcohol as topics with their clients
Structure brief advice sessions with their clients
Be able to use screening and treatment tools
Describe basic harm reduction techniques
Support a client to access appropriate services
Target audience
The course is aimed at those who will be working with drug-users in a variety of settings e.g. Social Workers, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Staff, Youth Offending Teams, Community Pharmacists, Community Mental Health Teams, General Practitioners, Domestic Violence Workers, Police Officers and Probation Staff.
National occupational standards
SCDHSC3111: Promote equality and rights.
PROHSS1: Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety.
SCDHSC0033: Develop your own knowledge and practice.
SCDHSC0233: Develop effective relationships with individuals.
SCDHSC002: Contribute to care plans.
SCHDHSC0347: Support individuals to access employment.
SCDHSC0349: Support individuals in accessing housing and accommodation services.
