Course description
CPD Substance Misuse Awareness (CPD Certified)
Are you looking to complete a substance misuse awareness course? UK employers, particularly in the health and social care, often want candidates with knowledge in this area, so why wait? This short, auto-marked programme will teach you everything you need to know about substance misuse; develop your knowledge on an important, contemporary issue; and equip you with a skill set that is highly transferrable.
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Outcome / Qualification etc.
Course Level - Level CPD
- Receive an e-certificate upon completion
- Nationally recognised
- Official CPD certified course
Training Course Content
This course is split into manageable sections. These are:
Section 1: Substances that are commonly misused
In this section, you will cover the reasons why people use substances, the types of substances that are misused and the factors that can influence the effects of substances.
Section 2: The personal and social effects of substance misuse
You will study the harmful effects of substance misuse on individuals and society, as well as where to get support and advice on substance misuse. .
Section 3: The perceptions of and responses to substance misuse
This section covers how stereotyping affects users and how media reporting affects people's perceptions of substance misuse. You will also cover statistics about substance misuse. .
Section 4: Ways to promote healthy choices and build resilience
You will look at the risk factors and protective factors for substance misuse, ways to protect individuals from the risks of substance misuse and the barriers to making healthy choices. .
Course delivery details
Learning Method(s)
- Online materials
- Online assessment
- Auto-enrollment with an immediate start
- Fully online
- Study from anywhere, at any time