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Level 2 Award In Understanding the misuse of substances
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Summary

Price
£19 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
4 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
Assessment details
  • Level 2 Award In Understanding the misuse of substances (included in price)
Additional info
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

With the number of people seeking help for substance abuse in the UK increasing year on year, there is a growing need for a skilled, professional workforce ready and armed to assist in addressing the issue. People who specialise in drug and alcohol abuse can pursue a wide range of careers, from advocacy and counselling to crisis support and charity work.

This Level 2 Award In Understanding the Misuse of Substances course will provide you with a thorough understanding of the effects addiction can have on people's lives, as well as some of the harmful stereotypes that perpetuate stigma. Through this Level 2 Award in Understanding the Misuse of Substances, you will learn about some of the most common reasons why people abuse drugs and alcohol, as well as the signs and symptoms that a person may display when addiction and dependence take hold. You will also learn about the options available to people in these situations, as well as the national strategies in place to assist them.

This Level 2 Award in Understanding Substance Misuse course combines a basic understanding of drug and alcohol misuse with an understanding of the key principles and values that should underpin the support provided to people who misuse substances. Our course aims to provide learners with knowledge of substance misuse as well as an understanding of people who misuse substances.

Learning Outcomes

After completing this course, learners will be able to:

  • Gain in-depth knowledge about unit strengths and recommended limits for alcohol consumption
  • Understand the physical, mental, social and emotional effects of alcohol
  • Know about people's use of alcohol
  • Know about the assumptions made about people who drink alcohol excessively
  • Gain a thorough understanding of drug awareness
  • Understand key principles and values for working with people who misuse substances

Other Benefits of Level 2 Award In Understanding the misuse of substances Course

  • Free One PDF Certificate
  • Lifetime Access
  • Free Retake Exam
  • Tutor Support

[Note: Free PDF certificate will be provide as soon as completing the course.]

Assessment details

Level 2 Award In Understanding the misuse of substances

Included in course price

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Description

Course Curriculum

  • Module 1: Alcohol Awareness
  • Module 2: Drug Awareness
  • Module 3: Key Principles and Values for Working with People who Misuse Substances

Assessment Method

After completing each module of the course, you will find automated MCQ quizzes. To unlock the next module, you need to complete the quiz task and get at least 60% marks.

Certification

After completing the MCQ/Assignment assessment for this course, you will be entitled to a Certificate of Completion from Training Tale. The certificate is in PDF format, which is completely free to download.

Who is this course for?

This course is beneficial to students who already work with people who have alcohol or substance abuse issues or students who are planning to in the near future. This course is also ideal for those who want to increase their knowledge about substance misuse.

Special Note: Our course is not a regulated course. If You want to get qualified, you can consider following options:

  • EDI Drugs Awareness
  • NVQ Level 3 Mental Health
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Substance Misuse (RQF)
  • Level 2 Certificate in Mental Health Awareness (RQF)
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health (RQF)
  • NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Understanding Mental Health First Aid and Mental Health Advocacy in the Workplace
  • Level 2 Award in the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (RQF)
  • Level 3 Certificate in Understanding Substance Misuse (RQF)
  • Level 2 Award in the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (RQF)
  • CMI Level 7 Award in Strategic Approaches to Mental Health and Wellbeing

Requirements

There are no specific requirements for this course because it does not require any advanced knowledge or skills.

Career path

After completing this course, you may be able to pursue a variety of promising career opportunities.

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Legal information

This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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