Drug and Alcohol Awareness Diploma – CPD Certified

Drug and Alcohol Awareness Diploma – CPD Accredited

This course gives you everything you need to know about drug and alcohol addiction awareness. At the conclusion of this course, participants have the tools they require to address this complex, sensitive and difficult issue.

This drug and alcohol addiction awareness course covers many topics related to drug and alcohol use, misuse and addiction. We have developed this course to give students important information about how to identify addiction in themselves and others, as well as tools to support recovery.

Throughout the course, students are provided with instruction, tips and techniques for understanding the reasons behind drug and alcohol abuse, giving them the ability to treat these issues with empathy and diplomacy. The course also covers the importance of developing a workplace drug and alcohol policy, as well as providing tips on how to create a comprehensive one. Students of this course further learn about the myths, misconceptions and legal facts surrounding drug and alcohol use.

At the conclusion of the course, students receive a diploma, proving they have successfully completed each module.

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What You Will Learn

This course was designed to give students a total overview of this subject area.

Here’s what the course covers:

• The prevalence of drug and alcohol abuse throughout the UK
• Information about the types of alcohol and its effects on the body
• The signs of alcohol abuse and how to seek treatment
• Information about the types of drugs commonly abused, including over-the-counter and prescription medication
• How to identify drug abuse in yourself and loved ones
• Popular and dangerous myths and misconceptions about drug and alcohol use
• The reasons why workplaces should focus on developing drug and alcohol awareness among all staff members
• How to create a drug and alcohol policy that is easy-to-understand
• Tools and tips on dealing with addiction in the workplace
• Information on how to reduce the risk of alcohol and drug abuse for your staff members

Benefits of the Drug and Alcohol Awareness Course

This drug and alcohol addiction awareness course includes the following benefits:

• An affordable course that gives you the tools you need to understand this highly complex issue
• A curriculum that is easy to understand, divided into 10 complete modules
• The achievement of feeling confident when dealing with issues related to drug and alcohol abuse
• The ability to identify problematic behaviours in yourself and others before they become worse
• Learn how to manage addiction in the workplace
• The ability to study from any location with an internet connection
• Learn the material at any time and at your own pace
• Lifetime access to the course – no deadlines
• Obtain a recognised certification when completing the course, which will improve your career prospects

Course Modules/Lessons

Module 1: Intro to Drug and Alcohol Awareness Diploma Course

• Information about drug and alcohol abuse in the UK
• Important statistics covering the prevalence of this issue
• About addiction
• Occupations at risk for abuse of drugs and/or alcohol

Module 2: Alcohol

• The history of alcohol use
• Differences between the various types of alcohol, from a chemical standpoint and in relation to alcoholic beverages
• How to calculate alcohol strengths
• Information about the legal limit

Module 3: The Abuse of Alcohol

• Information about the inappropriate use of alcohol
• The meaning of blood alcohol concentration and what it means from a practical standpoint
• The health risks of alcohol abuse
• What the signs of alcoholism are

Module 4: Drugs

• Basic information about legal and illegal drugs
• A brief history of drug use
• Information about the types of drugs
• Details about the legal classification of drugs

Module 5: The Abuse of Drugs

• An overview of illegal drug abuse
• Information about the misuse of over the counter and prescription medicine
• What the signs of drug abuse are and how to observe them in yourself and others
• The health risks of drug abuse

Module 6: Common Myths, Laws, Penalties and Punishments for Drugs and Alcohol

• Common myths and misconceptions about drugs and alcohol
• UK legislation regarding the consumption and distribution of drugs and alcohol
• Penalties and punishments for common drug-related offences
• The penalties in place for those convicted of alcohol-related offences

Module 7: The Importance of Drug and Alcohol Awareness in the Workplace

• The difference between casual use and problematic use of drugs and alcohol whilst at work
• The reasons why workplaces should focus on drug and alcohol awareness, as well as how drug and alcohol use can impact your workplace
• The signs of drug or alcohol abuse in your employees or co-workers
• Your legal obligations regarding drug and alcohol abuse

Module 8: Creating a Drug and Alcohol Policy for Your Organisation

• Why a policy is necessary for all UK organisations
• The people you should consult with before finalising the drug and alcohol policy
• The key components to any drug and alcohol policy, along with other essential requirements
• Information about the investigative tools you should include in your policy

Module 9: Dealing with Drug and Alcohol Abuse in the Workplace

• What to do when you suspect a drug or alcohol-related issue at the workplace
• The types of reporting issues you may come across
• Ways in which to offer support to affected employees, as well as when to consider disciplinary measures
• Drug and alcohol testing considerations

Module 10: Reducing the Risks of Drug and Alcohol Misuse

• The workplace risks that may lead to drug and alcohol misuse
• Other risks that could lead to drug and alcohol abuse at work
• Specific advice for reducing the prevalence of drug and alcohol misuse at your workplace
• How to address common workplace risks

Our course would be beneficial to nurses, midwives, health care professionals, carers and support workers, or the general public wanting to learn more about the subject.

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Our Course is fully compatible with PC’s, Mac’s, Laptop, Tablet and Smartphone devices. Now more than ever people are using the internet while on the move so our course has been designed to be fully compatible on tablets and smartphones so you can access your course on wifi, 3G or 4G.

There is no time limit for completing this course, it can be studied in your own time at your own pace.

All tests are online and are taken either during or after the course, these are included in the price.

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