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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 Level 2 Award In Understanding the misuse of substances 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 Level 2 Award In Understanding the misuse of substances course, learner 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 peoples' 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
Why Choose This Level 2 Award In Understanding the misuse of substances Course from Us
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Course Curriculum Of Level 2 Award In Understanding the misuse of substances ***
Module 1: Alcohol Awareness
Know about unit strengths and recommended limits for alcohol consumption
Know about the physical, mental, social and emotional effects of alcohol
Know about peoples' use of alcohol
Know about the assumptions made about people who drink alcohol excessively
Module 2: Drug Awareness
Know about drug categorisation and legislation
Know about drug use
Know about the assumptions made about people who use drugs
Module 3: Key Principles and Values for Working with People who Misuse Substances
Know the importance of confidentiality when working with people who misuse substances
Know the importance of boundaries when working with people who misuse substances
Know the importance of empathy when working with people who misuse substances
Know the importance of active listening when working with people who misuse substances
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Assessment Method
After completing each module of the Level 2 Award In Understanding the misuse of substances 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 Level 2 Award In Understanding the misuse of substances 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. A printed version is also available upon request. It will also be sent to you through a courier for £13.99.
This Level 2 Award In Understanding the misuse of substances 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. Thiscourse is also ideal for those who want to increase their knowledge about substance misuse.
There are no specific requirements for this Level 2 Award In Understanding the misuse of substances course because it does not require any advanced knowledge or skills.
After completing this Level 2 Award In Understanding the misuse of substances course, you may be able to pursue a variety of promising career opportunities.
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