Alcohol Training – IBA (Identification and Brief Advice)
Zoom or Teams Training
Alcohol Training – IBA (Identification and Brief Advice) has been a central component of alcohol prevention strategies in the UK for many years. Alcohol IBA training can be used by non-specialist workers to identify people who may be at risk because of their drinking.
This 3 hour Zoom or Teams online training course will cover a number of key basic facts in order to raise participant’s knowledge of alcohol and to develop participants’ confidence in responding to alcohol related needs.
Target audience:
This course is suitable for frontline staff, such as emergency fire, social and healthcare providers, who work in busy environments and come in contact with people who may be at risk because of drinking alcohol.
Course outline:
Identify alcohol use and reasons why people use alcohol
Use the unit measuring system / screening tools
Health and psychiatric information
Structure brief advice sessions with clients
Support a client to access appropriate services
Aim:
To raise knowledge of alcohol and to develop participants’ confidence in responding to clients’ alcohol related needs.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the session participants will be able to;
Identify alcohol use and reasons why people use alcohol
Distinguish between categories of alcohol misuse
List alcohol harms, the short and long term health impact
Signpost to local services
All participants will receive a certificate and access to online resources on completion of the course.
National Occupational Standards: Units covered and supported:
SFHAD1: Raise awareness about substances, their use, and effects.
SCDHSC3111: Promote equality and rights.
SFHAA1: Recognise indications of substance misuse and refer individuals to specialists.
SCDHSC0027: Support individuals in their daily living.
PROHSS1: Make sure your own actions reduce risks to health and safety.
SCDHSC0233: Develop effective relationships with individuals.
SCDHSC002: Contribute to care plans.
