Substance Abuse and Therapeutic Interventions (Level 4)

A distance learning course is the ideal way to gain a qualification in Substance Abuse and Therapeutic Interventions. Whether you're looking to go on to further education, improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, distance learning Substance Abuse and Therapeutic Interventions is a flexible and convenient course, which allows you to comprehensively prepare for a exam or career through home study. What's more, because the distance learning Level 3 Substance Abuse and Therapeutic Interventions course is a fully comprehensive course, no prior knowledge is required.

Are you considering becoming a Drugs Worker?
Did you know that since 2010 you can't be employed as a Drugs Worker (even in a voluntary capacity) without a Level 3 qualification? What do you really know about drugs and substance misuse? Misconceptions about addiction in all of its many forms abound in society today. Despite this, and the proliferation of "urban myths" surrounding the use and abuse of drugs, intoxicants, and other substances, many people have, at best, a perfunctory understanding of the subject.

This course, which has been recently rewritten to encompass all the latest changes in control and legislation, advances in treatments and therapies, and accepted "best practice" in them, will give you a thorough grounding in the subject and enable you to assist and treat sufferers. It's also useful for giving parents an insight into what is available to their children, how and when they are likely to come into contact with drugs and illegal substances, and how to recognise the effects.

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 and "kicking the habit".
 
The issue of legislation affects us all in every aspect of our lives, and the caring professions have more than their fair share of applicable rules, regulations and legal compliance requirements. There is a dedicated section which demystifies the relevant legislation affecting those working in the drug and substance abuse fields, and how those laws influence both policy and practice within the sector.

The package Student receive contains all of their course study materials, together with information on how to obtain the "FREE" goodies as advertised on the website:

A fully functioning business website, with free personal domain name and hosting for one year
Professional listing on an online directory
Career consultancy and free CV appraisal by one of the industry leaders in the UK
Employment tools, including expert advice on interview preparation

Course Key Topics

The Level 4 in Substance Abuse and Therapeutic Interventions is divided into following comprehensive modules.

 
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

Home Study Tutor Support

You will be provided with comprehensive materials designed to provide you with everything required to complete your Substance Abuse and Therapeutic Interventions course. You will have your own personal tutor helping you with your course work and with any questions you may have. Plus you can contact our Student Advisors by email or phone for all the practical advice you may need – so we really are with you 100%.

What's more, you'll have access to the online student portal, where you can interact with other students, browse our resource library and manage your account.

Course Assessments

The Level 4 in Substance Abuse and Therapeutic Interventions course is marked through a process of continuous assessment guided by your tutor following NCFE guidelines. This means that your qualification will be awarded according to your performance on assessments rather than by taking an exam.

We send the full course out, you then read through the course in your own time and complete the assignments which you send to your tutor for marking. There is no word count for these assignments. However, one sentence answers will be rejected and you will have to re-submit it for marking.

Upon verification of the activities, exercises and assignments, a certificate of achievement will be awarded by the national awarding organisation NCFE, as confirmation that your written work has met all of the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the programme.

What's Included? What do I get when I enrol?

Your course fee covers everything you will need to successfully complete the Substance Abuse and Therapeutic Interventions home study course and earn your diploma:

1. All textbooks, study folders, and/or online learning aids designed for distance learning
2. A full range of student services, including:

• Tutor marked assessments (TMAs)
• Access to the online student portal (Student Chat, Forums and Online Support Resources)
• NUS Extra Card (discounted membership)
• Comprehensive Study Guide & Study Plan
• Guide to Effective Study Techniques
• How to approach exams without fear

3. An accredited award upon successful course completion directly from the awarding body NCFE
4. One year's educational support by e-mail, post, fax or phone
5. Free postage and packaging for UK mainland students

The package Student receive contains all of their course study materials, together with information on how to obtain the "FREE" goodies as advertised on the website:

• A fully functioning business website, with free personal domain name and hosting for one year.
• Professional listing on an online directory
• Career consultancy and free CV appraisal by one of the industry leaders in the UK.
• Employment tools, including expert advice on interview preparation.

The good news is that no prior learning knowledge or experience is essential to take this course. This course is openly available to anyone wishing to learn more about Substance Abuse and Therapeutic Interventions and would like to take part in a highly rewarding home study course. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to expand their knowledge and study further, so we try to keep our entry requirements to a minimum.

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