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Drugs and Alcohol Awareness |
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COURSE OUTLINE |
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The aim of this course is to develop awareness of drugs and alcohol misuse both within the workplace and with vulnerable groups. |
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This short course covers: |
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The culture of alcohol and drugs |
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Levels of use/misuse |
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Identification of drug and alcohol problems |
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People at Risk |
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Types of drugs |
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Alcohol and Drugs testing |
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Misuse in the workplace |
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Employment - Rights and Responsibilities |
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Legislation, including The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 |
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Who can help? |
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The course is aimed at individuals, as well as People Managers, who need to develop an awareness of drugs and alcohol misuse for their own benefit or for the benefit of those they work with. |
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This course is brought to you by tutors who are qualified counsellors and
members of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists. |
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DURATION |
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7 - 10 hours |
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TIME LIMIT |
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Learners should aim to complete the course within 3 months. |
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ASSIGNMENTS / CERTIFICATION |
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Learners are required to complete 3 tutor-marked assignments. Learners who pass all 3 assignments will receive a Certificate of Completion. |
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TUTOR SUPPORT |
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During the course e-mail support is provided by one of our qualified counsellors. |
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REFERENCE NOTES |
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Learners who pass all 4 assignments will also recieve a PDF version of the topics covered in the course for future reference. |
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REQUIREMENTS |
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Learners must have access to a PC installed with Internet access. Learners should have basic IT skills and be familiar with using Microsoft Internet Explorer. Learners must also have an e-mail address and be able to send/receive messages. |
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COST |
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£100 |
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FUNDING |
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Funding is currently available to learners in Scotland to help pay the cost of this course, subject to terms & conditions. For more information about funding please click here. |
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BOOKINGS |
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The course is administered by our partner organisation EC-PC. |
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