Focus Awards Substance Abuse and Therapeutic Interventions Level 4

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Who is it for?

This course will give you a thorough grounding in the subject and enable you to assist and treat sufferers. The course follows a logical structure, from explaining the language and jargon associated with the subject matter, an exploration of the types and definitions of drugs, how to identify and treat symptoms and deal with emergencies, and an exhaustive section dealing with the physical and mental effects of prolonged drug use. It also examines the way drugs affect different body types, differing levels of physical fitness and psychological tolerance. Finally, treatments and counselling are looked at in some detail, and the course makes students aware of organisations and processes that potentially enable detoxification 

How will I benefit?

Focus Awards’ ‘Focus on Quality Provision’ (FQP) courses are ideal for those who are looking to gain new knowledge and skills, who may not have the time, money, or simply not need to obtain a qualification in their area of study. They are ideal for CPD courses as they still carry endorsement from a national Awarding Organisation. FQP courses are also ideal for those subjects that fall outside of the QCF and people who want to take a course as a hobby.

Are there any requirements?

A reasonable level of literacy is required as this is a Level 4 course, but there are no entry restrictions. You just need a keen interest in the subject, and will ideally have studied the subject or ancillary disciplines at a lower level if you want to progress quickly.

Module breakdown

Section 1

• What is a drug?

• Definitions of drugs

• Types of Drugs

• Depressants, stimulants and hallucinogens

• Levels of drug use – experimental, recreational and dependent

Section 2

• The history of drug use

• Getting help

• Tackling drug use

• Helping someone with a drug problem

• Emergencies

• Is my child using drugs?

• Why do we use drugs?

Section 3

• Effects of drugs

• Pharmacology

• Quantity of the drug

• Consumption

• Short term/ long terms dangers

• Smoking, snorting, injecting and inhaling

• Overdose

• Impurities

• Damage

• Expectations

• Previous experiences

• Moods

• Physical health

• Mental health

• Body weight

• Tolerance to drugs

• Problematic drug use

• Hierarchy of harm

Section 4

• Models of care

• Drug treatment provision

• Harm reduction services

• Counselling

• Funding

Section 5

• Substance misuse and awareness

• Detoxification

• Structured day programmes

• Residential rehabilitation

• 12 STEPS

• Substitute drug therapies

 Please note:

• The content for this course is provided by MyDistance Learning College
• Please allow 24 hours to receive your online training details. If your order is made over the weekend, your online training details will be provided on the following Monday morning