Course description
Awareness of Substance Misuse | Level 1 | Award (Free Online)
More than two thirds of people aged between 16 and 59 in the UK admit to have taken drugs at least once in their lifetime, a third of whom admit to taking drugs at least once in the past 12 months.
By learning about why people choose to take drugs, the impact they can have and the laws surrounding them, we can all begin to gain a better understanding of substance misuse and the people who become involved with illegal substances. This nationally recognised qualification is an ideal way to begin learning about the main issues surrounding substance misuse
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Suitability - Who should attend?
To qualify for a FREE Level 1, 2 or 3 online learning course, you must:
- You must be aged 19 years or over as at 1/9/21
- You must have lived in the UK for the last three years, or be able to prove your residency status, for example, indefinite leave to remain, settled status or you are an Asylum seeker who has been in the UK for more than 6 months.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
This course is split into four manageable units, covering:
- Substances that are commonly misused
- The personal and social effects of substance misuse
- The perceptions of and responses to substance misuse
- Ways to promote healthy choices and build resilience
Benefits
- Gain a nationally recognised qualification
- Create a long-standing career pathway within the
- health and social care industry
- Courses are delivered as distance learning, allowing
- learners to choose when and where to study Personal tutors are assigned to ensure learners have the support needed to succeed.
Course delivery details
Studying via distance learning means you can choose when and where you study. We ensure that you get all the support you need throughout your course in the form of a personal tutor.