Drugs Awareness

This half-day course provides specialised drug and alcohol awareness training for professionals and community members who work or have contact with people who may be affected by alcohol or drug use. We work by establishing the learning needs of the groups involved and then developing tailored training packages to meet the demands of their roles.

For dates and times, call us on 0800 567 PSAO (7720) or email us info@psa-academy.com

What Will I Learn On The Course?

The course will include: Understanding why people use drugs/alcohol; Physical, psychological & social effects of the commonly used substances; the range and spectrum of substances use and patterns of substance use; UK drug legislation; Legal responsibilities and consequences; Information about local treatment and support and the latest drug trends.

How Will I Get Assessed?

No formal assessment, however, an Alternative assessment may be designed by the teacher to gauge students’ understanding of material.

This may be a mixture of open-ended questions, written compositions, oral presentations, projects, experiments, and portfolios of student work. Also Performance tasks and Self- and peer-evaluation.

What Can I Do With This Qualification? What career opportunities and average salary?

It is suited for hostel and housing staff, Social workers, Health workers, GPs and nurses, A&E staff, Probation workers, mental health workers, Youth workers, Family and carers, Primary care and pharmacies and Community groups.

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Progress to courses offered at PSA or through our Partner Bucks New University

Certificate in Mental Health Awareness

Online Price: £49
Premium Price: £99
Course length: Half a day
Availability: Yes
Minimum age requirement: 18
Qualification time:

Testimonials

Ionela,T., 32

“The trainer was very good and very patient and I enjoyed the course.”

Vincent M., 43, London

“ Instructive, Informative; Good to be ready for any eventual incident.”

Paul-Suciu O., 43, London

“ I enjoyed the course very much; a very good and experienced trainer. Learnt quite a lot.”

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For more information Call us: 0208 902 0368 or email info@psa-academy.com

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