Cocaine Training

Cocaine training course

This course one or two session course is now delivered online via Zoom, please enquire for details.

Cocaine hydrochloride (powdered cocaine) is the most commonly used Class A drug in the UK. Although crack can be found in the majority of communities across England and Wales, the level of use, and harm caused, varies considerably. Where levels are high the damage caused to communities is acute. Urgent action is therefore required to reduce the levels of use in the most badly affected areas, and to stop the potential growth of the problem in other areas.

Course description

This course covers specific interventions, health, mental health issues, appropriate treatment and effective ways of working with this client group.

The course covers;

  • History of crack and cocaine.

  • Current world and UK situation.

  • Current policy / research documents.

  • Who is using crack and cocaine.

  • Types of cocaine.

  • How cocaine works.

  • Health and Psychiatric implications.

Aims and objectives

  • Increase knowledge and awareness of the issues relating to crack and cocaine use.

  • Increase knowledge of how crack & cocaine is used and the effects upon individual’s physiology and neurology.

  • Understand the possible affects on health.

  • Understand how specific interventions at relevant stages can increase engagement.

  • Increase confidence in working with this client group.

  • Increase competence in working with this client group.

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.

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.

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